When Jesus saw Peter and John fishing He told them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). They didn’t question Him, but instead “immediately they left their nets and followed Him.” (4:20). James and John responded the same way (4:21-22), as did Matthew (9:9). Jesus later told the rich young […]
Archive for April 24, 2014
“Follow Me”
April 24, 2014Isa 44-57 – “My shepherd …My Servant …My salvation”
April 24, 2014God had a plan to deliver His people. Part of that plan involved Cyrus delivering them from Babylonian captivity. “He is My shepherd!… whom I have taken by the right hand, to subdue nations before him…” (Isaiah 44:28; 45:1). His ultimate deliverance would come through “My Servant.” While God had many servants (20:3; 22:20; 37:35; […]
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