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Isaiah’s Amazing Cyrus Prophecy — Cyrus Named

Posted on 24 October, 2019 by Jon Gleason

Many Christians are familiar with Isaiah’s prophecy, written around 700 BC, which describes and names Cyrus the Great, the Persian emperor who would come to the throne 140 years later.  There was more to this prophecy than just the name, … Continue reading →

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A Conversation Between Isaiah and John

Posted on 30 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Isaiah says (1:18): Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. John says (1:29): … Continue reading →

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Isaiah’s Messiah

Posted on 21 December, 2014 by Jon Gleason

I’ve been preaching a series on the book of Isaiah.  I’ve taken a detailed look at some of the passages covered in today’s sermon, and Lord willing will carry on and cover the others in coming weeks. Isaiah, more than … Continue reading →

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A Spiritual Sticking-Plaster

Posted on 10 March, 2014 by Jon Gleason

Religious ceremonies never solved anyone’s sin problem. They are like putting a sticking plaster on a broken leg. Continue reading →

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“Cyrus… Shall Perform All My Pleasure”

Posted on 12 March, 2013 by Jon Gleason

The Bible in the British Museum I’ve left this series for some time, but since this item is on tour in the United States, and some of my U.S. readers may have an opportunity to see it, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

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