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.

Emmaus Ministries, Biblical Narrative Series, School Biblical StudiesJacob McRaeDecember 4, 2023Bible Study, Know the Bible, Isaiah, Isaiah 11:1-5, Old Testament, Jesus in the Old Testament

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.

Emmaus MinistriesMorgan PhaneufOctober 22, 2020Emmaus MinistriesMicah, Micah 6:8, Justice, Kindness, Humility, Know the Bible, What does Micah 6:8 mean?

“Did not our hearts burn within us”

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