We are going to do a little more digging in Isaiah 53 today. There are gems hidden even in these introductory remarks. The choice and spelling of the words have been done with precision, unlike any other text. With each sweeping away of surface appearance, the exact description of Yeshua's life is revealed. Grab your … Continue reading For He Shall Grow Up Before Him – Isaiah 53:2a — Focus 30
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The Arm of the LORD Revealed? What is He Talking About? Isaiah 53:1 — Focus 27
Who has believed our report? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed? Isaiah 53:1 There is a rich treasure in this little verse. There are flawless diamonds to be discovered, but it's only seen through Hebrew eyes. Are you ready to dig? Take off your American shades, your Greek mindset, and … Continue reading The Arm of the LORD Revealed? What is He Talking About? Isaiah 53:1 — Focus 27
“Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood.” — The Food of Followers – Focus 25
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! 9 Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no want to those who fear Him. 10 The young lions lack and suffer hunger; But those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing. Psalm 34:8-10 David … Continue reading “Eat My Flesh, Drink My Blood.” — The Food of Followers – Focus 25
The Supremacy of His Name – Focus 22
Oh, how I love His name. There is no other name in heaven or earth that carries the authority and power of His name. No other god--NO OTHER god, is even in the same ballpark. Isaiah declared His name: For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government … Continue reading The Supremacy of His Name – Focus 22
The LORD, Whose Name is Jealous – Focus 11
Week after week as we focus on Who our God is, this name, "Jealous," often draws negative response. I once heard a well-known personality say they couldn't worship a jealous God. I wish I could find the quote and give it to you exactly, but it startled me enough when they said it, I remembered. … Continue reading The LORD, Whose Name is Jealous – Focus 11
There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Holiness can be attributed to only one God. None of the other gods are holy. This is a huge subject that deserves a book or two, but let's take a look and see some of the basics. In Leviticus 19:2 God says, “Speak unto all the congregation of the children of Israel, and say unto them, … Continue reading There is No One Like Our God. He is Holy – Focus 7
Yeshua is the Light of the World. No Light No Life. Focus – 3
You may think we are taking ittsy bittsy baby steps here in our discovery of who God is and how to focus on Him. But we are laying the foundation which everything else stands. Without these first few facts in place, the building of our life of faith will constantly be shaken and crumbling. In … Continue reading Yeshua is the Light of the World. No Light No Life. Focus – 3
Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
This is the 2nd in our Focus series. Holy Spirit is emphasizing our need to keep our eyes on Yeshua/Jesus in order to stay in step with God's plans for this new year. If we are called to focus on Him, we need to know who He is. Let's begin at the beginning. Yeshua is … Continue reading Yeshua is Our Creator – Focus – 2
2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
I am so looking forward to this year and discover where Holy Spirit is leading. He's given me a word for 2019 -- FOCUS. When I was preparing for my second volunteer mission in Israel the conditions were foreboding. Suicide bombers were blowing up buses and restaurants and my family wasn't thrilled about me going. … Continue reading 2019 — A Year to Focus on Him
Who is this Baby in the Manger?
Yeshua wasn’t born on December 25th, but it is the day that the world traditionally celebrates His birth. During this time of year, pictures of the nativity depict Him as the baby in the manger. Still, who is this baby in the manger? How was He different than every other baby ever born? As Christians, … Continue reading Who is this Baby in the Manger?
Hear God's Heart 