Tag Archives: Messiah

Called to Serve

Posted on March 25, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 42:6-7 I formed you, and set you as a covenant of the people, a light for the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in … Continue reading →

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True Fasting

Posted on February 15, 2013 by billtonnis

Isaiah 58:6-7 “This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke; Sharing your bread with the hungry, sheltering the oppressed and the homeless; Clothing … Continue reading →

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Do Not Judge

Posted on December 14, 2012 by billtonnis

Matthew 11:18-19 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they said, ‘He is possessed by a demon.’ The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of … Continue reading →

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True Security

Posted on December 13, 2012 by billtonnis

Isaiah 41:13 For I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” The prophet Isaiah lived 700 years before Jesus but he made some incredibly … Continue reading →

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The Way to Justice and Peace

Posted on December 4, 2012 by billtonnis

Isaiah 11:4 He shall strike the ruthless with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall slay the wicked. By the grace of God…Isaiah the prophet was able to speak of the coming of … Continue reading →

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