Isaiah 29
Ariel is David’s City, Jerusalem. The name means Lion of God and is found only here used for Jerusalem and used sarcastically.
There are many who think themselves more highly than they should, v1
Many celebrate religiously, v1
They appear spiritual but they are blind and drunk, v9
They appear to still dream but theirs is just sleep, unproductive and vulnerable, v10
Many read the Bible but the content never enters their life, 11-12
There are many whose mouths and hearts don’t match up, v13
They have their rules, their plans, their beliefs, but they do not have God, v13-16
But the promise of God is this:
Even the deceivers (Jacobs name means trickster) can be restored, v22
Even though the past was bad, satisfaction can be had in that the new generation are holy, 23
Even though we sinned we all can come to know the truth, v24
This promise of God is what Jesus came to bring.
It is freely available today.
Missions Paul 