Tue 10/22 · Ps 68
I would like to focus on one interesting verse, v.18a, “You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive…” Paul quoted this verse in Eph 4:8a, “Therefore He says:…
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Mon 10/21 · Ps 67
V.1-2 share a wonderful message to us! When God is merciful and blesses us and causes His face to shine upon us, our life will be a testimony to the…
Sun 10/20 · Ps 66
This psalm is a song of praise to God. I can see 2 aspects of praising God. The 1st is found in v.1-7 and can be called “Praising God for…
Sat 10/19 · Joel 3
This chapter is a description of the endtime Battle of Armageddon between AC and his forces against Israel. Many nations will cooperate with AC to attack Israel (v.2, 9, 11,…
Fri 10/18 · Joel 2
Joel talked about an invasion of locusts in chapter 1. In chapter 2, he speaks about an army, which, in v.11, he calls His, or God’s, army! There are 2…
Thu 10/17 · Joel 1
Joel talks about an invasion of locusts in this chapter (v.4). This is a picture of a strong nation that will invade Judah (v.6). This was fulfilled through Babylon, which…
Wed 10/16 · Isa 66
*God doesn’t live in a man-made building but in people of contrite spirit who tremble at his word: v.1. “Where is the house that you will build me?” v.2. “But…
Tue 10/15 · Isa 65
We see God contrasting between his faithful and unfaithful people in this chapter. In v.1, Gentiles are included among the faithful. But in v.2-7, God’s people, the Jews, are described…
Mon 10/14 · Isa 64
This chapter is a prayer by the Jews during their Captivity in Babylon. This applies to the present-day church interceding to God for complete restoration. Their cry is for God…
Sun 10/13 · Isa 63
This chapter contains a prophecy of the Battle of Armageddon in v.1-6; a remembrance of Israel’s blessings, rebellion and restoration in v.7-14; and a plea for Judah’s restoration in v.15-19.…
Sat 10/12 · Isa 62
This chapter is a prophecy of Israel’s salvation at the end of time, as seen in v.11-12: ‘Indeed the Lord has proclaimed to the end of the world: “Say to…
Fri 10/11 · Isa 61
This chapter speaks about some wonderful things that God will do for his people. I believe it describes what will happen, not during the Millennium, but in the LDR. The…
Thu 10/10 · Isa 60
This is a glorious chapter full of God’s glorious promises to his people, Israel, which will be fulfilled during the Millennium. God will elevate Israel and make nations who despised…
Wed 10/9 · Isa 59
Sometimes we might feel like we cannot get through to God and that he doesn’t hear or answer our prayers. V.2 says one possible reason for that is our sins…
Tue 10/8 · Isa 58
This chapter can be called the Fast Chapter of the Bible. Fasting is important because Jesus taught in Matt 17:21, “…this kind (of demon) only goes out by prayer and…
Mon 10/7 · Isa 57
The most impactful verse of this chapter is the last verse, v.21, “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” The only way to obtain real peace deep…
Sun 10/6 · Isa 56
In v.7b, it says, “For My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.” What a wonderful name for the church: House of Prayer for All Nations!…
Sat 10/5 · Isa 55
*v.1. Buy food without money = Under AC, LDC won’t be able to use money. *v.2. Don’t seek what doesn’t satisfy = Don’t prioritize food but what is good for…
Fri 10/4 · Isa 54
I love this chapter because it talks about the barren woman who will have more children than the married woman (v.1)! Of course, the barren woman applies to the church,…
Thu 10/3 · Isa 53
This chapter is an amazing prophecy of what Jesus suffered on the cross. It is such a detailed and accurate description of the crucifixion that many Bible critics thought it…