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In late November, Bro. Austin Wynn delivered one of the best and most timely sermons ever preached at Talawanda Baptist Church. Listen to his sermon on weighing our suffering against the glory of God for which He prepares us. Advertisements

Luke 1.39-56 Elizabeth, John the Baptist (from the womb), and Mary all live to give praise to God. Mary makes God’s name great through a song that tells of His mighty deeds for His People. We are compelled by their example to use our lives for the same purpose: to bring glory to God by […]

Luke 1.26-38 While Mary’s character can be seen in other passages, God’s character is on display here. God gives grace to whom He wills. His grace is not earned, but freely given to His People.

Luke 1.5-25 Luke begins his account of Jesus’ birth by telling us of the day when an otherwise ordinary Jewish priest had his prayers answered. God had not spoken to His people directly for over 400 years. That all changed when Zechariah encountered an unexpected visitor inside the temple.

Isaiah 10.20-34 When God sets His People free from sin, He must deliver by His Hand. We cooperate with our lusts to the point that we do not realize that we are captive.  Right when it looks like we will be destroyed, the Lord Sabaoth steps in to reclaim His People!

Isaiah 10.5-19 God uses a judgment against Assyria to show Judah the horrible nature of sin. Sin does not recognize God’s handiwork in any way, but instead puffs us up with pride.The dual nature of fire shows us how God responds to our sin through burning judgment or salvation by His light.

Isaiah 9.8-10.4 Our culture is filled with a spirit of entitlement.  The Northern Kingdom of Israel had the same attitude after rejecting God. However, God asks a poignant question. “If you reject the True God, to whom will you cry out when His judgment falls on you?”

Isaiah 9.2-7 The tribes of Zebulun and Naphtali had every reason to feel depressed and isolated.  However, God promises they will be the first to be invaded by the Messiah.  He will throw off their chains of slavery forever.

Isaiah 8.19-9.1 In this passage, Isaiah learns a little about what it will  look like when God comes to dwell among His people.  In a culture that wants to turn to the dead for answers, God reminds Isaiah (and us) to look to Him.

Isaiah 8.11-18 God encourages Isaiah not to live with the same mind set as the culture around him. God uses Paul to tell us the same thing in Romans 12:2. Starting with verse 12, God reveals to Isaiah at least three ways to walk counter-culturally. First, he must fear God, not men. Second, he must […]

Isaiah 8.1-10 Isaiah reiterates all that he has been sent to tell King Ahaz of Judah. God calls Ahaz again to fear Him. Then, God paints two very different pictures for him. Rejecting God and His Word leads to a sweeping judgment. Trusting in the presence of God (lit. in the Hebrew, Immanuel) leads to […]

Isaiah 7.10-25 Ahaz receives the privileged opportunity to test God. When he refuses, Ahaz tests God’s patience. However, for the sake of His People, God gives the sign of Immanu-El, God with us. God reveals to Judah that His plan has always been and always will be to bless His People with His presence. Obedience […]

Isaiah 7.1-9 The Book of Isaiah can sometimes be confusing for western readers because we like our stories in chronological order. However, Isaiah compiled his prophecies according to thematic interests. The sign prophecies follow the commissioning because Isaiah wanted his fellow Jews to see God’s sovereign control over all kingdoms not just Judah. God’s Will […]

Isaiah 6.8-13 God’s glory leads to grace as He atones for Isaiah. Then, His grace leads Isaiah to go and tell. Isaiah receives a commission to speak to his fellow Jews the message that God has spoken. In this message, we learn a divine mystery that God is sovereign over all including the salvation of […]

Isaiah 6.1-7 In a time of chaos and transition after the death of King Uzziah, Isaiah sees that the true King is not dead. The one in charge is the perfectly holy God. Even the angelic beings have to hide their faces from Him. God’s holiness painfully exposes Isaiah’s sinfulness. Yet, God’s grace is sufficient […]

Matthew 24-25; Isaiah 5.26-30 Isaiah finishes his prophecy of the vineyard by describing its destruction by an invading army. Jesus proclaims the same thing to His disciples letting them know how He will uproot the vineyard. He points them to the coming clash between two kingdoms: the kingdom of man vs. the Kingdom of Messiah. […]

Matthew 23 The Pharisees, as the representatives of the men of Judah, have utterly rejected the authority of God. Instead of producing the good fruit of justice, they spread injustice. Therefore, Jesus pronounces woes against them according to the prophecy of Isaiah. God’s generous compassion and provision is met with self-righteousness, pride, and indifference.

Matthew 22 The King invites His people to the wedding of His Son, but is rejected on several fronts. The mockers show their disregard for His authority. They would rather serve themselves than be under His authority. To confront their unwillingness to submit to the authority of the King, Jesus finally asks straight out, Who […]

Matthew 21.33-46 Jesus tells the chief priests and elders another parable in terms they would recognize. They question Him about the authority of John the Baptist and Jesus answers by unveiling human history. As long as they can harbor a doubt about John’s authority, they do not have to listen to his message. They have […]

Matthew 20.29-21.32 Jesus repeatedly shows the chief priests and elders of the people that they do not understand who He is. Yet, many who are considered inept recognize Him. The blind know who He is; the children praise His name. However, the teachers and men of Jerusalem do not know.  “Seeking after God,” the elders […]