Daily Scripture & Questions

Isaiah 44:1-48:22 These chapters circle around again and again to what king?  This is the king that God will greatly use some 175 years after Isaiah's prophesy (44:28).  Why does God so clearly declare the future (see 44:7; 45:6; 46:10; 48:3-5)?   

Family Devotions—Scripture & Questions

Read Isaiah 46:8-13. Who is the bird of prey from the East (see Isaiah 44:28)? Isaiah writes this prophecy some 175 years before this king returns the exiles of Judah back to their land in 538 BC. Read Ezra 1:1-4 to see the fulfillment of this prophecy. Does God oversee all of history? Can He work all things together for good (Romans 8:28) in your life, even today?  

Biblical Prayer Focus

Acts 4:29-30 And now, Lord, look upon their threats and grant to your servants to continue to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal, and signs and wonders are performed through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”
Seek the Lord for a holy boldness in proclaiming the truth about Jesus, no matter what threats may come your way. Ask God to stretch out His hand in powerful ways to bring glory to Jesus.