Wed 10/2 · Isa 52
This is a wonderful, inspiring chapter about God restoring Israel from the oppression of Egypt, Assyria (v.4) and also Babylon (hinted by the words: “my people are taken away for…
Daily devotionals
Pastor Elmer Inafuku’s reflections on each day’s Bible reading.
2026 Bible reading plan
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Tue 10/1 · Isa 51
In this chapter we can see two faces of the Lord God; one is a face of comfort and restoration and the other is a face of fury and judgment.…
Mon 9/30 · Isa 50
This chapter continues to prophesy about the Messiah. Let’s look at 3 Messianic prophecies. 1) v.2. “Why, when I came, was there no man?” This prophecy indicates the Jews would…
Sun 9/29 · Isa 49
This chapter is a prophecy of Jesus as the Messiah and a prophecy of the restoration of Israel after the Babylonian Captivity and after the Jewish Diaspora of 70AD to…
Sat 9/28 · Isa 48
This chapter is a short, prophetic summary of Judah’s: 1) Failure, 2) Captivity and 3) Restoration. 1) Her failures are shown in v.1-8, as she is described as: not truthful…
Fri 9/27 · Isa 47
This chapter describes the plight of the Jews who were defeated and taken captive to Babylon (v.1). They can serve as a picture of lukewarm Christians in the endtime who…
Thu 9/26 · Isa 46
This chapter deals with various topics, such as idolatry, God’s faithfulness, God’s ability to predict the future, and Israel’s salvation. Let’s take a look at each topic and also apply…
Wed 9/25 · Isa 45
In Isaiah’s time, both northern Israel and Judah had compromised their faith in Jehovah God and were worshiping the idols of the nations around them! And when they saw the…
Tue 9/24 · Isa 44
In v.28, Isaiah gave an amazing prophecy of the temple and Jerusalem’s restoration: “Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My shepherd, and he shall perform all My pleasure, saying to…
Mon 9/23 · Isa 43
V.4a is wonderfully translated in the Japanese Bible, but in the English NKJV, it is not such a moving translation: “Since you were precious in My sight, you have been…
Sun 9/22 · Isa 42
This chapter is a Messianic prophecy about God’s servant, Jesus (v.1), his character (v.2-6), his ministry (v.7-9, 13) and the worship that belongs to him (v.10-12). Jesus came and fulfilled…
Sat 9/21 · Isa 41 · Gal 4
(v.2-4) In this chapter God challenges the gods of heathen idols to predict and shape the future, which, he declares, only he can do! (v.5-7) The heathen nations saw it…
Fri 9/20 · Isa 40 · Gal 3
This 40th chapter of Isaiah is like the 40th book of the Bible, Matthew. They both symbolize the beginning of something new and different. This chapter prophesies that a voice…
Thu 9/19 · Isa 39 · Gal 2
This is a sad chapter in Judah’s history. King Hezekiah, who was a good king, failed 2X here! It is a reminder to us who are called to be kings…
Wed 9/18 · Isa 38 · Gal 1
Although Hezekiah was a good king, one day God told him through Isaiah that he would die (v.1). Isaiah prayed for mercy and wept bitterly so God mercifully granted him…
Tue 9/17 · Isa 37 · 2 Cor 13
This chapter tells us the final outcome of Sennacherib’s invasion of Judah. Hezekiah turned to Isaiah for help (v.2). Isaiah told him that God would deliver Judah (v.35)! And God…
Mon 9/16 · Isa 36 · 2 Cor 12
Chapter 36 tells the story of how Assyria invaded Judah and almost defeated her, and chapter 37 about how the Lord gave Judah a miraculous victory despite the odds! King…
Sun 9/15 · Isa 35 · 2 Cor 11
This chapter is a marvelous prophecy of the Millennium because it describes the earth as a paradise. This is the kingdom Jesus will establish on earth after he takes vengeance…
Sat 9/14 · Isa 34 · 2 Cor 10
In Isaiah’s day, Assyria was threatening Judah. Judah prayed and God responded: “For the indignation of the Lord is against all nations, and His fury against all their armies; He…
Fri 9/13 · Isa 33
In v.1-9, we see a prayer of distress from Judah because of Assyria’s threats. Included in the prayer are 2 verses of praise to God (v.5-6). It is good to…