Daily Devotional
July 26, 2024
Isaiah 50-53 presents a profound reflection on suffering and redemption, emphasizing the role of a servant who obediently endures hardship and injustice to bring salvation. These chapters combine a narrative of divine assurance and prophetic fulfillment, showcasing a servant who is deeply afflicted yet emerges as a redemptive figure for the nations, culminating in a vivid portrayal of his suffering and the profound impact of his sacrifice for humanity's sins.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 51:1-6, 12-16; 52:7-10; Isaiah 53 As a family, take turns finishing this statement: “Tomorrow, I hope _________ happens.” What are things...
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 46:8-11; Isaiah 48:12-19; Isaiah 49:8-13; Psalm 135 What is something that happened to you yesterday? What is something that happened to...
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Daily Devotional
July 25, 2024
Isaiah 46-49 emphasizes the incomparable nature of God, contrasting His omnipotence and faithfulness with the weakness and ineffectiveness of idols, and underscores His commitment to redeem and restore Israel despite their past transgressions. Psalm 105 celebrates God's enduring faithfulness, recounting His historical providence and protection over Israel, from Abraham to the exodus, affirming His covenant that guides and sustains His chosen people.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 43:1-21; Psalm 80 Do you know anyone with food allergies? Maybe they can’t drink milk or have gluten. If someone is...
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Daily Devotional
July 24, 2024
Isaiah 43-45 portrays God's steadfast promises to protect and redeem Israel, emphasizing His uniqueness as the sole Creator and Savior who foretells and fulfills the future. Psalm 80 complements this with a heartfelt plea for God's restoration and protection of Israel, depicted as a vine needing revival.
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In this episode of Sermon Notes, Brian Ball is joined by Campus and Teaching Pastor, Hunter Melton, to discuss the first 39 chapters of Isaiah.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 40; Isaiah 41:8-10,13-14; Isaiah 42:1-13; Psalm 46 For today’s reading, you need something on which you can make a list. As...
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Daily Devotional
July 23, 2024
Isaiah 40-42 proclaim a message of comfort and promise to God's people, assuring them of God's sovereignty and power to save, exemplified through the comforting declaration that the Lord will strengthen the weary and the weak. These chapters highlight God's unparalleled power and the mission of His servant to bring justice and light to the nations, juxtaposed with a call to abandon idols and recognize the enduring strength of God as a refuge, as echoed in Psalm 46, which celebrates God's protection and peace in times of turmoil.
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Daily Devotional
July 22, 2024
In Isaiah 38-39, 2 Kings 20, and 2 Chronicles 32:24-33, King Hezekiah of Judah, gravely ill, was initially told by Prophet Isaiah to set his affairs, as he was to die, but his fervent prayer and tears led God to extend his life by fifteen years and deliver Jerusalem from Assyria's threat. Later, Hezekiah displayed all his treasures to Babylonian envoys, prompting a prophecy from Isaiah that these riches and some of his descendants would be taken to Babylon, which Hezekiah accepted, valuing peace in his lifetime.
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Today’s Reading: Read Isaiah 38:1-8, 16-20; II Kings 20:1-20; II Chronicles 32:24-33 Think about a favorite gift you’ve ever received. Share what the gift was...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY We read a lot about the faithfulness of God this week. Faithfulness is another big word! An easy way to think about...
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