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Status; November 14, 2024


Daniel 12:3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. Daniel’s prophecies, and particularly those that involve timespan, have garnered great interest and led many … Continue reading

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God’s Sovereignty; November 13, 2024


Daniel 2:21 He changes times and seasons;    he deposes kings and raises up others.He gives wisdom to the wise    and knowledge to the discerning. This is a famous story, and also a very important one. God used Nebuchadnezzar’s personality flaws to advance His plan, … Continue reading

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Human Knowledge; November 11, 2024


Jeremiah 31:37 “Only if the heavens above can be measured    and the foundations of the earth below be searched outwill I reject all the descendants of Israel    because of all they have done,”declares the Lord. This statement by God through Jeremiah is interesting on … Continue reading

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Trusting God’s Provision; November 10, 2024


Isaiah 60:19 The sun will no more be your light by day,    nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you,for the Lord will be your everlasting light,    and your God will be your glory. Verse 1 of this chapter is justly famous, … Continue reading

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True Religion; November 8, 2024


Isaiah 58:6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:to loose the chains of injustice    and untie the cords of the yoke,to set the oppressed free    and break every yoke?” From here through the end of the chapter God is getting very … Continue reading

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The Messiah; November 7, 2024


Isaiah 53:1 Who has believed our message    and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed? This chapter is one of the most remarkable, and most important, in the Old Testament, and indeed, in the whole Bible. Only God knows how many … Continue reading

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Prophecy; November 2, 2024


Isaiah 42:9 “See, the former things have taken place,    and new things I declare;before they spring into being    I announce them to you.” This chapter is certifiably Messianic, because Matthew quoted it about Jesus in Matthew 12:20. There are Messianic prophecies throughout the Old … Continue reading

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Human Pride; October 31, 2024


Isaiah 10:12 When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes.” We humans have a bad habit … Continue reading

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Conformity; October 29, 2024


Isaiah 8:11-12 This is what the Lord says to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people:“Do not call conspiracy    everything this people calls a conspiracy;do not fear what they fear,    and do not dread it. The … Continue reading

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Truth; October 28, 2024


Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good    and good evil,who put darkness for light    and light for darkness,who put bitter for sweet    and sweet for bitter. It’s interesting how much more compact this verse is, written out in Japanese versus English, because … Continue reading

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