Monday, July 26, 2010

July 26th

Today's reading from the One Year Bible Chronological Reading Plan is Isaiah 52:13-57:21

Commentaries
“The Triumph of the Suffering Servant” An Exposition of Isaiah 52:13—53:12 by Allen Ross
Future Blessings for the People of God Isaiah 54:1-17 by Allen Ross
God’s Exhortation to Receive His Grace Isaiah 55:1-13 by Allen Ross
Are You Thirsty? Then, Come: God’s Gracious Covenant of Life in Isaiah 55 by Greg Herrick
Surely He Has Borne Our Griefs Isaiah 52:13-53:6 by John Piper
The Risen Christ: Satisfied with His Suffering Isaiah 53:3-12 by John Piper
Like a Lamb That Is Led to Slaughter Isaiah 53:7-9 by John Piper
He Shall Be Satisfied with the Fruit of His Travail Isaiah 53:10-12 by John Piper
The Pleasure of God in Bruising the Son Isaiah 53:10 by John Piper
The Great Invitation: Call Others Too! Isaiah 55:1-3 by John Piper
The Great Invitation: Come! Drink! Eat! Live! Isaiah 55:1-3 by John Piper
The Great Invitation: A High Way for Low Sinners Isaiah 55:6-9 by John Piper
The Great Invitation: God's Triumphant Word Isaiah 55:10-11 by John Piper
The Great Invitation: Break Forth in Song Isaiah 55:12-13 by John Piper
Single in Christ: A Name Better Than Sons and Daughters Isaiah 56:1-7 by John Piper
The Lofty One Whose Name Is Holy Isaiah 57:14-21 by John Piper

Our God is so great it is literally beyond description.

I've just started reading the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan and it is incredible. If you have 3 mins, please take the time to watch this clip - God Declares His Glory.


And, if you have another 3 mins, watch this clip - The Awe Factor of God.


Now, with that in mind, reread the following passage....

Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:4-6

This amazing, holy God, creator of the universe, this Jesus took the punishment that you and I so rightly deserved, He took the wrath of God upon Himself, He endured separation from His Father, and the Father endured inflicting His wrath upon His own Son and separating Himself from Him - all of this, for you and for me.

He loves us that much.

THAT is crazy love.


Tomorrow's passage: Isaiah 58:1-63:14

2 comments:

Alicia said...

My best friend Trish just read that recently and it's on the top of my list for the next few months.
You've sure been doing some great reading:)

Miriam said...

Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable. I'm kind of at a loss for words.