Substitute

Humiliation of The Servant - Isaiah 53:1 – 53:12 (commentary)

This chapter continues to speak of Jesus, who would suffer for the sins of the whole world (v. 1). In this passage we see the personal Messiah who alone can atone for sin and yet His message is rejected. His strength is shown by humility, suffering and mercy. There was no …

Ahaz’s Evil Reign in Judah - II Kings 16:1 – 16:20 (commentary)

Upon Jotham’s death, his son Ahaz became the king and ruled for 16 years. He was a shocking contrast to his father and ranked with Judah’s wicked kings. He even went so far as to sacrifice his own son as a burnt offering to an idol. This practice was associated with the worship …