Isaiah 9 - 10
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Isaiah 9 speaks of the messianic age, characterized by righteousness and justice. Steve Gregg explains that the chapter references the joy and gladness that come with this age and the defeat of the enemies causing suffering. The "child born" and "son given" mentioned in Isaiah 9:6 is pointing to the birth of Jesus and his eventual reign of righteousness and justice. The prophecy gives Christians hope and comfort in the midst of trials and suffering.
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Isaiah 11 - 14
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Isaiah 11-14 reveals the characteristics of the Spirit of God, including true wisdom and knowledge. The judgment of the Lord is not always negative, a
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Isaiah 15 - 23
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Isaiah delivers a series of prophecies against pagan nations, including Moab, which is laid waste and destroyed. While Isaiah seems somewhat sympathet
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Isaiah 7 - 8
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Isaiah 7-8 is a well-known passage, but it's also one of the most misunderstood passages in the Bible. In this recording, Steve Gregg breaks down the
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