59:9–15 Confession of sins: the cause of calamities acknowledged
59:9–10 “Therefore is judgment far from us, neither doth justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity [rsv ‘darkness’]; for brightness, but we walk in darkness [rsv ‘gloom’]. We grope for the wall…
Isaiah 59: 9–15 “Truth is Fallen in the Street” Read More »
Introductory notes
1 Isaiah’s sustained prayer in which he passionately pleads for his people has concluded (63:7–64:12).
2 Chapter 65 records Yahweh’s response, His answer, in which He ‘sets the record straight’.
3 Yahweh points out that it was through no fault of His that Israel (…
Isaiah 65:1–10 “I am sought of them that asked not for me” Read More »
Introductory note
In this chapter the prophet continues his impassioned appeal for his people to be delivered. Could there not be another Sinai-like manifestation that would convert Israel and bring judgment on the nations? Isaiah acknowledges the unique blessings prepared for those who wait for …
Isaiah 64: “Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens.” Read More »
Introductory note
In Isaiah 63 there is a complete change of theme from chapters 61 and 62; whereas these chapters speak eloquently of the rewards of obedience, the chapter before us presents a deliberate contrast – we learn about the judgments upon the heedless nations.
Isaiah 63:1–6 pict…
Isaiah’s Book of Consolation (13) Isaiah 63: “Who is this that cometh from Edom?” Read More »
“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live” John 11:25
Have you ever stopped to think how important the resurrection of the dead is? Without resurrection there is no hope for man. There will be those who will be pri…
I am the Resurrection and the Life Read More »
In this editorial we will continue our contemplations on the price that was paid for our salvation, what was involved in our Lord
‘bearing our griefs, and carrying our sorrows.’ As the time approached, “when he should be received up,” his impending death in Jerusalem weighed more heavi…
“I Set my Face Like a Flint” Read More »
This title introduces a new series of expositional articles. What is the meaning of our title? There are a number of cases in Scripture where “the new” is set against “the old”, such as “the new covenant” being contrasted with “the old”. Generally “the old” relates to the prophet…
Introduction to Things New and Old Read More »
3:8 Was the Lord displeased against the rivers? was thine anger against the rivers? was thy wrath against the sea, that thou didst ride upon thine horses and thy chariots of salvation? The question of this verse is hypothetical. It is asked by an uninformed imaginary spectator of the terrible slaugh…
The opening series of articles under this caption will expound the prophecy of Habakkuk. It is hoped that the series will become a basis for Bible study and marking. It is easy to “flip over” expositional articles because they are “heavier” reading, and you may not have kept up with previous…
The Prophecy of Habakkuk Read More »
