Day 216 – Nahum
Talking Points Nahum is a prophet charged with telling Judah of God's coming judgment on the Assyrians and their capital, Nineveh. The recorded words are staggering, promising utter destruction and…
Talking Points Nahum is a prophet charged with telling Judah of God's coming judgment on the Assyrians and their capital, Nineveh. The recorded words are staggering, promising utter destruction and…
Talking Points God is consistent in revealing His astounding greatness to His people. One of the reasons for His doing this is that they would be quick to trust Him.…
Talking Points We find a retelling of King Hezekiah's mortal illness and miraculous, gracious healing and God's promise to deliver Judah from the Assyrians. As a sign, a shadow actually…
Talking Points A great picture of God's character and display of our gospel -- our God "acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him" (64:4). Where we are…
Talking Points These chapters in Isaiah present a beautiful picture of the gospel of our salvation. God is our Savior -- truly mighty to save. While we stand separated, condemned…
Talking Points God doesn't leave His people without a hope. Isaiah explains that while Judah is in exile, it is like a wife separated from her husband. Yet, one day,…
Talking Points This section begins with the Servant explaining that even in the Jews' rejection of Him, God's salvation will be offered to the Gentiles.Israel hears that God's promise to…
Talking Points When King Hezekiah hears the blasphemous threats of the king of Assyria, he tears his clothes as a sign of mourning, grief, and humility. Are we grief-stricken when…
Talking Points As God's people are about to be taken captive to Babylon, God speaks to them through Isaiah, to prepare them for what they're facing. He reminds them multiple…
Talking Points As we read the prophecies of a forerunner whose voice will "clear the way for the LORD in the wilderness" (prophecies fulfilled in John the Baptist), we see…