Below is an excerpt from Alec Motyer’s translation and commentary on Isaiah 27, found in his work Isaiah by the Day. The excerpt briefly traces the thread of the image of a vineyard in three passages which culminate in a grand vision of God finally fulfilling His redemptive plan in history…
Read MoreThe primary purpose of this blog post is to show the reader how Matthew uses the exodus event in Hosea 11:1 as a type of second exodus, and to show how this understanding of the Hosea quotation reveals a deep commitment of God in His plan of redemption for His people…
Read MoreThat evening, I made this my prayer and asked the Lord to wake me at 5am. The next morning, my eyes opened exactly at that time. I was so amazed that I immediately praised the Lord, but not a minute later did I fall back asleep only to wake up at my usual 6am. I realized that I had only asked the Lord to wake me, not to give me the energy to actually get out of bed. The next night I asked for both and he granted my prayer…
Read MoreI was a lazy Christian, neglecting my mind, and in serious danger of loving a god of my imagination, rather than God as He has revealed Himself through the Bible. Without any real direction on Bible study, I continued this mindless path until I came to the Village Community Church (VCC). At VCC, I have found that knowing God as He has revealed Himself in Scripture is the fuel of my affection for Him…
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