Failed Kings and Future Hope: Advent Lesson from Isaiah 11
What makes this section of Isaiah profound is that Ahaz’s example as the worst possible king is followed by 5 chapters of God promising the best possible king and kingdom--it is here we find our particular passage. When the nation of Israel (and all its promises) are felled like a great tree due to its own sins and the sins of its king, God promises resurrection for the broken and burnt stump through a shoot of new growth. An impossible reality, but one God intended to ultimately bring about through the life and ministry of Jesus.
What does Micah 6:8 mean?
What does Micah 6:8 mean? What was once an unrecognized verse from one of the more obscure books of the Minor Prophets has experienced a “glow up” of sorts in recent months. As Christ-followers attempt to navigate the socio-political climate of 2020, Micah 6:8 has become somewhat of a “filter” through which they engage with life in a way that is seeking after faithfulness.