Isaiah 7.3-9 While Ahaz was weighing his political options to meet the threat from Israel and Syria, God knew some things he did not. For one thing, it was God who had allowed trouble to come upon him in order to discipline him and bring him to his senses (2 Chron: 28:5, 2 Chronicles 28:19). Moreover, although … Continue reading –>
Isaiah 7.1-9 What terrifying crisis did King Ahaz face early in his reign? 2 Kings 15.37-38; 2 Kings 16.5-6; Isaiah 7.1-2. The kingdoms of northern Israel (Ephraim) and Syria (Aram) ganged up on the smaller country of Judah, to the south. This happened when Judah was weakened by attacks from the Edomites and Philistines. In the … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Isa: 7:1-9, Isa: 7:10-13, Isa: 7:14. Memory Text: “If you will not believe, surely you shall not be established”(Isaiah 7:9). One Sabbath Connie and Roy drove into their driveway after church. A bantam hen flew frantically across the yard in front of them. Something was wrong. The pet birds were supposed to … Continue reading –>
