People are increasingly using the terms prosperity and flourishing. The English word prosperity often reflects several different Hebrew and Greek words. Unlike English, prosperity in the Bible seldom refers to financial success, but generally points to achieving growth, goodness, and prudence in life. Generally, such a state is the result of following God’s will. Individuals […]
In Isaiah 28-33 the prophet address people who face a problem. He assures them of the reliability of God in the midst of their crisis. To do so, the prophet describes God’s reliability with two unusual metaphors. First, God is a bird that hovers over Jerusalem (Isa 31:5). He flies over the city protecting it […]
The large and influential book of Isaiah continues to speak with relevance. The strong images of God and his concerns emerge in all 66 chapters. Yet the book remains unexplored by many. A complete 26 part study of Isaiah is available for free at www.haroldshank.com. Each unit contains a lesson, a teacher”s guide and a student sheet. Go to the web […]