From the moment of his birth throughout most of his life, Jacob “wrestled” with people – particularly his brother. He wrestled in order to position himself – that is, in order to get things the way he wanted them. It was his nature to wrestle with everyone he encountered before he finally wrestled with God. … Read more
Maher-shalal-hash-baz Isaiah 8:1 A Prophecy for a People Not Unlike Ourselves ******* “Be broken, you peoples, and be shattered; and listen, all remote places of the earth. Get ready, yet be shattered. Get ready, yet be shattered. Devise a plan, but it will fail. State a proposal, but it will not stand, for God is with us. For so the LORD spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of … Read more
God has chosen to reveal Himself through His creation, through His Spirit-inspired written words, and ultimately in His Son, Jesus Christ. Recorded in Scripture are many names which God has attributed to Himself, each of which reveal aspects of His nature, character, and attributes. The focus of this message is the names that Isaiah used … Read more
