Today's Reading | December 20, 2024
Isaiah 8:16—9:7
Introduction Isaiah 8:16—9:7: Today’s reading includes Isaiah’s warning of the Assyrian attack and God’s coming judgment against Judah because King Ahaz preferred to seek an alliance with Assyria rather than relying on God (8:1–15). After foretelling a time of trouble, Isaiah speaks words of hope about the coming of a righteous king and his reign of justice and peace. Today’s…
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