We are reminded by the Word always to give thanks.  No matter the circumstance, the Lord's grace and presence give us sufficient reasons for thanks.  

The Lord's oath-bound deliverance of Israel and the world is surely coming.

Fear drives us to find security in the idols we make instead of the God who has made us, chosen us and redeemed us.  Isaiah 44 justifies trust in the God of Israel and displays the foolishness of trusting idols. 

God encourages his exiled people by assuring them of his presence through trials, reminding them of their value to him, and promising to re-gather them.

Like Cyrus, which this text anticipates, the “Servant of the Lord” (in which he is announced in this passage) will bring forth Justice when he comes.  But what kind of justice is anticipated?

The Spring 2019 opening President's chapel.

Would you ever use the word  “beautiful” to describe a church, a ministry or a sermon? Isaiah makes clear that when a ministry is full of the gospel of Jesus Christ it really is something very beautiful. 

There is a danger in American society of being burned out by the “everything is awesome” mentality where each moment needs to be extreme, meaningful, worthwhile and special. 

Although we were exiled for our faithlessness, the faithful Word which the Father spoke in Christ, through the Spirit, gives us faith.

A reflection on ministry expectations in light of the prophet Isaiah's call and commission.

When reflecting on the providence of God we are brought before his goodness and faithfulness to his children.

As servants of the Lord, like Jesus, you are prepared, needed, and dedicated for the task of gospel ministry.

An examination of the dual themes of sufferings and triumph in the Servant Songs of Isaiah and how the one preceeds the other.

The purpose, worth, and benefits of the Servant of the Lord.

The Old Testament prophetic office examined in light of teaching elders.

Isaiah 53 is the hinge of the book of Isaiah and the most quoted section of scripture in the New Testament.

An explanation of how the Exodus theme is taken up and transformed in the prophet Isaiah.

The astounding promise of Isaiah is that those who trust the Servant of the Lord and are saved by His work will share in the glory that will be His. 

The coming of Jesus is the coming of comfort for God's people.