REFLECTION

 GRIEF STRIKES HOME Isaiah has mourned for many nations, but now he grieves for his own.  Israel is the chosen people of God and they have turned away from him.  But prophesy also crosses into modern events, and Christians are also able to backslide.  When a leading nation is being mislead by false prophets the

THE GREAT WHORE

  BEYOND GRIEF Isaiah now brings a prophesy that gives him more than the usual amount of sorrow.  For so many times he brought bad news that he should be used to it by now.  He brings news that we have heard before, so why is it so much trouble this time?  As I consider

DISCIPLINE

  WHO’S YOUR DADDY? If my neighbor applies the rod of correction to his children, they will grow to be good responsible adults.  If I attempt to intervene to protect the child, can I expect my neighbor to accept my criticism?  I would expect that father to kick MY ass!  When God is correcting his

DEADLY ACCURATE

  EGYPT: FRIEND AND FOE Egypt earns the wrath of God, and also has hope from him as well.  Today they are embroiled in turmoil even as they build a new capitol city outside Cairo and include many Christians in their population.  In the ancient times they had these same contradictions to deal with.  Assyria

PRUNING

 THE UNKNOWN WARNING If I struggle with a chapter in the bible, I turn to other bible studies for help.  In this case I am not alone.  If people attempt to explain what they do not have a clue about, it may even appear a little comical.  If I don’t attempt to make a fool