July 21, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 36:1—37:4
Hezekiah is one of the most wholesome kings who ruled Judah prior to the Babylonian captivity. After several centuries of general backsliding from God in the nation of Israel, Hezekiah challenged this downward slide by attempting to bring the people back to the worship of Jehovah. He did much to accomplish this by placing his trust in God. And then, in the 14th year of his successful reign, Hezekiah faces his greatest challenge - Jerusalem is besieged by the Assyrian army. What happens when our trust is put to the test?
Divine Salvation
July 14, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 35
The book of the prophet Isaiah is a book of salvation. The very name "Isaiah" means "Jehovah saves." Although it contains many rebukes of the people for their sinfulness and prophecies of coming punishment, its main message is the salvation that God has prepared for His people. This is why the book of Isaiah is so relevant today. It helps us to see the salvation God has prepared for His children.
The Wrath of the Lord
July 7, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 34
God's judgment is one of the dominant themes of the book of Isaiah. It occurs more frequently in the first half of the book, the first 39 chapters. Before concluding this part of the book, the prophet describes one of his visions in which he vividly presents God's wrath and its effects. The subject of God's wrath has become increasingly unpopular, not only among people in general, but even among Christians. God is seen as obligated to provide people with all the goods they desire to have, and whenever God denies people these goods, people express their displeasure. Meanwhile, Scripture speaks extensively and clearly of God's wrath as an inevitable reality.
The Fear of God is a Genuine Treasure
April 21, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 33
In speaking of Israel's future, the prophet Isaiah proclaims both the coming punishments of God and the final restoration of the nation that will take place at the end of history. This restoration will involve several events, the themes of which are frequently mentioned in the prophetic books. One of these events is the repentance and spiritual restoration of Israel. The center of this repentance will be a radical change in the Israelites' attitude toward God. They will then be filled with the fear of God, which will be their greatest treasure.
The Outpouring of the Spirit
April 14, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 31—32
The Lord of Justice
March 17, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 30
The Danger of Dead Religion
February 4, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 29
The Nature and Purpose of Speaking in Tongues
January 21, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 28:11
A Stone of Salvation and A Rock of Offense
January 14, 2024 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 28:16–17
The Danger of Neglecting the Word of God
December 31, 2023 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 28
Perfect Peace. The War in Israel and Our Attitude Towards It
October 22, 2023 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 24—26
The Rulers of the Nations and the Authority of the Devil
September 24, 2023 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 14:1–23
Salvation is the Main Theme of History
September 10, 2023 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 13—25
The Joy of Salvation
September 3, 2023 • Alexey Kolomiytsev • Isaiah 12