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by Steve Thomason | Jan 14, 2015 | Devos
Wednesday, January 14, Isaiah 11:1-9 This passage from Isaiah is a prophecy of what the world will be like when the Messiah comes and the fruit of his reign grows in the world. It is a picture of peace. Imagine a world where natural enemies live in peace and...
by Steve Thomason | Jan 2, 2015 | sermons2014
Narrative Lectionary Text: Isaiah 42:1-9 and Matthew 12:15-21 Every week we say that Advent is a season of waiting. I wonder. What are you waiting for? I know my son told me that he is waiting for the day when we stop talking about waiting. What about you? I think...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 10, 2014 | Devos
A common trap for pastors is to substitute sermon preparation for devotional reading. I fall into this trap often. The current sermon I’m working on is from Isaiah 42:1-9. This passage speaks of the one upon whom God will pour the Spirit and through whom God...
by Steve Thomason | Dec 3, 2014 | Bible, ministry, Sermons
I’m beginning to think about my sermon for next week. It will be Advent 3 and the Narrative Lectionary brings us to Isaiah 42:1-9. This is the famous “Suffering Servant” passage that foreshadows Jesus’ ministry of passion. Juliana...
