I don’t believe God’s purpose in specifying a remnant is to limit the number of people who finally enter the gates of his kingdom. (Neither should we.) Other places in Scripture claim that number will be as many as the sand in the sea and the stars in the sky. Rather, God seeks to emphasize that only those who believe, repent, and faithfully (continuously until the end) trust in and follow God as Lord, Savior, and King will be saved. Because God makes a promise to save Israel does not mean that he will save the arrogant, the hard of heart, or those unrepentantly disobedient to his will. That has never been God’s purpose. By means of the cross of his holy Servant, Jesus Christ, God gives everyone–Israelite and Gentile alike–opportunity to repent, be saved, and find their rest in him. …
A Plea to Listen: Isaiah Devotional Journal 61
Isaiah 28 Septuagint Modernized NETS In this section, Isaiah pleads with three groups of people to listen to God’s instruction. Two groups scoff, and one group hears. Three Groups
Switchback–Blessing Disappears: Isaiah Devotional Journal 60
Therefore, the focus is not on the remnant, nor so much upon God’s promise, but upon the Stone, the precious stone, the costly foundation. The focus is also upon belief in him. With this Stone for a foundation, God himself accomplishes what he intended to do. Isaiah grants no blessing to rebellious Israel. …
Messiah and His Kingdom 3: Isaiah Devotional Journal 31
Isaiah 11:1-12:6 Link to LXE continued from Journal 30 The Remnant A believing remnant whom God will spare from his devastating judgment has been a theme from the beginning of
Isaiah: A Personal Devotional Journal–8
One of my favorite biblical phrases from a years’ old memory is, “clear shining after rain.” It’s found in 2 Samuel 23:4, in David’s last words. It’s phrased like that