Isaiah 44:1-23: The Lord vs. Idols
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God. Isaiah 44:6
Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God. Isaiah 44:6
An Ephraimite named Micah steals 28 pounds of silver from his mother. Frightened when he overhears her curse the thief, he returns it. The mother dedicates the silver “to the Lord” to be made into an idol! Thus he returned… (READ MORE)
Judges concludes with a series of tales from earlier days in the times of the judges. Each story explores the impact of Israel’s apostasy. The community has refused responsibility for disciplining its members to covenant life. The next stage in… (READ MORE)
11 Obey what I command you today. … Be careful not to make a treaty with those who live in the land where you are going, or they will be a snare among you. 13 Break down their altars, smash… (READ MORE)
2 Aaron answered them, “Take off the gold earrings that your wives, your sons and your daughters are wearing, and bring them to me.” 3 So all the people took off their earrings and brought them to Aaron. 4… (READ MORE)
… I try to please everyone in every way. For I am not seeking my own good but the good of many, so that they may be saved. 1 Cor. 10:33 Chapter 10: Idolatry Reexamined Israel’s Errors Repeated? 10:1-22 Israel enjoyed… (READ MORE)