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More Woes in Isaiah

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

The word “woe” appears 21 times in the book of Isaiah. The word “woe” is an interjection of sorrow or grief. It is sometimes used as a warning. We have considered six of these “woes,” which occur in Isaiah 5, … Continue reading →

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Speak Smooth Things

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

“This is a rebellious people… who say to the seers, ‘Do not see,’ and to the prophets, ‘Do not prophesy to us right things; speak to us smooth things, prophesy deceits. Get out of the way, turn aside from the … Continue reading →

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From Scarlet to White

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

“Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, learn to do good; seek justice, rebuke the oppressor; defend the fatherless, plead for the widow” (Isaiah 1:16-17). This is … Continue reading →

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Six Woes (Isaiah 5)

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Bryan Hodge

The house of Israel (Judah) was the LORD’s vineyard (Isaiah 5:1-7). The nation was to bring forth good grapes, but instead it brought forth wild grapes (Isaiah 5:2). It is in this context, six woes are pronounced. Let’s notice… 1. … Continue reading →

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“Where Two or Three Are Gathered Together…”

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

I love to travel. I love to view God’s creation. The Canadian Rockies, the autumn leaves of New England, the Great Smoky Mountains, Monument Valley, Big Bend, the Amazon Rainforest – it is all so amazing. “When we behold the … Continue reading →

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The Weeping Prophet

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Oh, that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughters of my people!” (Jeremiah 9:1). Jeremiah has been dubbed “the weeping prophet.” Here he … Continue reading →

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Fire in My Bones

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Then I said, ‘I will not make mention of Him, nor speak anymore in His name” (Jeremiah 20:9a). Jeremiah was tired of the fight. He was mocked by what seemed like everyone (Jeremiah 20:7, 10). He was in derision daily … Continue reading →

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Negative As Well As Positive

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Behold I have put My words in your mouth” (Jeremiah 1:9). The LORD addressed these words to Jeremiah. The prophet was to speak God’s word. It was not his duty to entertain the people. It was not his duty to … Continue reading →

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The Crossroads

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls” (Jeremiah 6:16). Robert Johnson There is a legend in the world … Continue reading →

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Missed Opportunity

Posted on September 19, 2022 by Bryan Hodge

“The harvest is past, The summer is ended, And we are not saved!” (Jeremiah 8:20). These are extremely sad words. Judah was not in a saved condition. There are two common interpretations of this verse. Wayne Jackson comments, “This may … Continue reading →

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