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Numbers 12:1-3 meaningApril 17, 2023
Not long after the people complained about the LORD's provision of food, Miriam and Aaron complained about Moses. They seemed to complain about his marriage to a Cushite woman, and they appeared to rebel against him being the only one to whom the LORD communicated.
Haggai 2:20-23 meaningApril 12, 2023
The prophet Haggai receives the fourth message from the LORD during the second year of King Darius of Persia. He predicts the overthrow of the Gentile nations and the exaltation of the Davidic line through Zerubbabel. Zerubbabel is a Messianic figure that foreshadows Christ's triumphant return to earth.
Haggai 2:3-9 meaningApril 12, 2023
The prophet Haggai continues with the second message. He urges the returning exiles of Judah to remain strong to rebuild the temple of the LORD. He tells them He will be with them and protect them. Ultimately, the LORD will fill the temple with glory and grant peace.
Haggai 2:1-2 meaningApril 12, 2023
The prophet Haggai receives a second message from the LORD during the second year of King Darius of Persia.
Zephaniah 1:14-18 meaningApril 12, 2023
Zephaniah announces the imminent day of the LORD’s wrath. His prophecy applies both to Judah, and its imminent invasion by Babylon, as well as the ultimate conquering of earth by Jesus, when He will cleanse the earth of sin and restore it to its original, harmonious design.
Zephaniah 1:8-13 meaningApril 12, 2023
The LORD announces judgment on the people of Judah for their exploitation and spiritual arrogance. He invites the commercial interests and possessors of property to mourn, as their wealth will be pilfered and expropriated by invaders.
Zephaniah 1:7 meaningApril 12, 2023
Zephaniah admonishes the people of Judah to be silent before the LORD because the day of His judgment is imminent.
Zephaniah 1:2-6 meaningApril 12, 2023
The LORD announces that He will sweep away all living creatures on the face of the earth because of man's idolatry and rebellion. If He will thus judge the earth, then most certainly He will judge His own people who have violated their covenant agreement to follow His ways.
Zephaniah 1:1 meaningApril 12, 2023
The LORD gives a message to the prophet Zephaniah during the reign of Josiah, king of Judah
Haggai 1:12-15 meaningApril 6, 2023
The people of Judah respond positively to Haggai’s exhortation to rebuild the temple. Then, the LORD stirs up their spirit, giving them a boost to complete the project.
Haggai 1:7-11 meaningApril 6, 2023
The prophet Haggai asks the people of Judah to reconsider their attitude toward life and rebuild the temple so that God may restore their fortunes, consistent with His covenant agreement with them.
Haggai 1:2-6 meaningApril 6, 2023
The prophet Haggai urges the people of Judah to consider their ways of life and account for the infertility of the land being connected to their inattention to God’s temple.
Haggai 1:1 meaningApril 6, 2023
The prophet Haggai receives the word of the LORD during the second year of King Darius of Persia. His prophecy is directed to Judah’s top civil and religious leaders.
Mark 1:12-13 meaningApril 1, 2023
Immediately after Jesus's temptation, the Holy Spirit leads Jesus into the wilderness. By yielding to and obeying the Holy Spirit, Jesus sets the example for everyone on how they ought to live. His time in the wilderness also reveals that God allows testing in the lives of those living a life that pleases Him as preparation for great service.
Isaiah 53:12 meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah predicts that because the Messiah will be a Righteous Servant of the LORD that obeyed Him even to death, that the LORD will richly reward Him. And even though the Messiah will unjustly be regarded as sinner, He interceded on behalf of sinners to take away their reproach. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
Isaiah 53:11 meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah predicts that the Messiah's suffering and death will produce good results that He will live to see. This will include justifying many and removing the stain of sin from Israel. This is one of the ways the Messiah will serve the LORD. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
Isaiah 53:10 meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah predicts that the Messiah will willingly lay down His life as a guilt offering which will please the LORD. Isaiah also predicts that the Messiah will rise and continue to accomplish the LORD's good will. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
Isaiah 53:8b-9 meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah predicts that no one will complain when the Messiah is killed. He also predicts that even though the Messiah is innocent, He will be regarded as a wicked man. But even though He will be perceived as a criminal, the Messiah will be buried as if He were a rich man. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
Isaiah 53:7-8a meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah predicts that the Messiah will be as mild as a sheep just before it is slaughtered. He will not protest or complain about what is unjustly happening to Him. He will be oppressed and judged. Isaiah prophesies these things in a chiasm. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
Isaiah 53:6 meaningMarch 30, 2023
Isaiah prophesies that all of us like sheep have gone astray in our sin, but instead of punishing us, the LORD caused the sin of the world to fall on the Messiah. This Messianic prophecy is commonly known as the Suffering Servant prophecy.
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