“Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land. In his days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is the name by whichContinue reading “A Righteous Branch”
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Merciful and Just
“then you shall select cities to be cities of refuge for you, that the manslayer who kills any person without intent may flee there. The cities shall be for you a refuge from the avenger, that the manslayer may not die until he stands before the congregation for judgment.” (Numbers 35:11-12, ESV) Early on, aContinue reading “Merciful and Just”
Thy Kingdom Come (Isaiah 11:1-10)
“There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit.” (Isaiah 11:1, ESV) When we speak of the Kingdom of God or the Kingdom of heaven, we think of many things. In fact, these terms carry with them a broad spectrum of present and futureContinue reading “Thy Kingdom Come (Isaiah 11:1-10)”
Perfect Governance (Isaiah 9:1-7)
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of DavidContinue reading “Perfect Governance (Isaiah 9:1-7)”
Renewing the Heart 