Sermons from isaiah 9 and others keep believing ministries. Sermons by ray stedman adventuring through the bible this was a series of 67 sermons preached by ray stedman at the peninsula bible church in palo alto, california on sunday evenings between june 28, 1964 and august 4, 1968. The many passages looking forward to the messiah point so clearly to christ and are fulfilled in him, and thereby constitute an unanswerable argument for the divine inspiration of the book. Stedman this last section of the book of isaiah covers the final events of world history, and closely parallels the book of revelation. Ultimately, this will be fulfilled in the millennium, when jesus christ will rule the earth as king of kings and lord of lords revelation 20. Some of the most beautiful language in human literature is found in the great prophecy of isaiah. Ray stedman resources update the holder requested that ray stedmans audio and text resources be taken down from the site. Jesus died for us all, so that we could be free to live no longer for ourselves but out of worship and gratitude for his atoning death. Experience isaiahs glorious vision of god and seraphim, the holy place and the holy of holies most holy place. We greatly appreciate the teaching ministry and legacy of ray stedman, and for the many years of colaboring that has helped to expand rays reach through blue letter bible.
The book of isaiah, as a matter of fact, could be considered a miniature bible. This ultimate fulfillment of this promise is still waiting. Books in print, tapes, booklets, and discovery papers by ray c. Reformatting and errorcorrection by ben whitney, february 22, 1997.
He is the author of over twenty books, including adventuring through the bible. Isaiah was the greatest of the prophets and a superb master of language. Previously, when isaiah saw the lord in his majesty and heard the seraphim proclaim his holiness, isaiah trembled with fear, for he was acutely aware of his sinful condition isaiah 6. His father abandoned the family, and all efforts to locate him were to no avail. We learn from the book of second kings that at this juncture king ahaz resorted to an expediency. Journeying through the book of acts ebook 9781627073189 by ray c. This is so beautifully exemplified in a story in the eighth chapter of johns gospel. Stedman paperback jun 1999 joy of living bible studies on each of the following. Discovery house publishers has graciously granted permission for online electronic versions of ray s books. Many of ray stedman s books and most of his tapes are also available from discovery publishing. Those that want the gospel, walk in darkness, and in the utmost danger. Mar 12, 2020 with over nineteen books to his credit, from spiritual warfare to his insightful commentary adventuring through the bible, stedmans published works span the experiences of christian life, including body life, a book that had tremendous impact on the church in the twentieth century.
Those who have discovered the secret of perpetual emotion certainly ought to get acquainted with the book of psalms. The old testament is designed as a picture book, illustrating with fascinating stories the spiritual truths presented in the new testament. Isaiah 9 english standard version anglicised esvuk for to us a child is born. Ray stedmans preeminent goal was to be a faithful steward. Stedman messages delivered to the congregation of peninsula bible church south pbcc, cupertino, california.
As i pointed out when we began this study thirteen weeks ago, the book of isaiah is in many ways a miniature bible. There are four stanzas, each ending in this refrain. Anchor is a gospel book that explains the good news in a simple and persuasive manner. Article download some of our readers have sent us two articles taken from current socalled fundamentalist literature. Isaiah 4955 is a special section in the prophecy as it records the amazing redemption god will accomplish through his servant for the world. Here we will see him in fulfillment of that prophecy in isaiah 9. Ray stedman s passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your growth in knowledge of scripture, and help you grow into the mature saint god intends you to be. Rays mother, mabel, was asthmatic and developed a heart condition, and after the age of six ray lived with his aunt. For this amazing book records every one of mans emotions and experiences.
The reaction of king ahaz, coward and unbeliever that he was, and of the people of his kingdom was, as isaiah describes here, one of panic. The ray stedman has truly been blessed by the lord in teaching and understanding the word of god. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of zebulun and the land of naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the jordan, galilee of the nations. Adventuring through the bible by ray stedman koorong. Though these verses may be taken as a key to the book of isaiah.
However, the revised and expanded edition of adventuring through the bible is designed to give readers a thorough overview of the entire bible in an easy and exciting way. Thank you, our heavenly father, for this opportunity to again open your word and study it. He gathered all the temple vessels of gold and silver and sent them far away to the north, to the king of assyria, the superpower of that day, and hired him by this means to come against these two kings and thus deliver jerusalem. Intervarsity press has authorized us to include online rays ivp commentary on hebrews. Intervarsity press has authorized us to include online ray s ivp commentary on hebrews. Ironside gave lectures on the book of isaiah at dallas theological seminary. Stedman 19171992 was one of the great pastors, expositors, and spiritual leaders of the twentieth century. Isaiah 9 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on. Chapter 49 contains another unique aspect in that we read the speech of the servant. Also, the prophetic nature of the book of isaiah is one of the great proofs that the bible is the word of god, for isaiah lived some 724 years before christ.
Blue letter bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on christ and the gospel of his peace and righteousness. Packed with charts, maps, timelines, and photographs, this paperback is a great tool for digging into and really understanding the history and message of the old testament. Mar 19, 2015 for this amazing book records every one of mans emotions and experiences. From devastation to deliverance the gospel according to isaiah 8 part summation of the argument of isaiah. A graduate of dallas theological seminary, he was pastor of peninsula bible church in palo alto, california, for forty years. We have been asked for an appraisal of the teachings set forth in them. Ray stedman resources taken down blue letter bible. Romans 9 new living translation nlt gods selection of israel. This last section of the book of isaiah covers the final events of world history, and closely. Org, and a catalog and a printable order form are available online. If you read the book of isaiah thoughtfully and carefully, you sense.
Many of ray stedmans books and most of his tapes are also available from discovery publishing. Unlike theological books, there is not a chapter on sin, another on heaven. Isaiah is the fullest revelation of christ in the old testament so much so, that it is often. At verse 9 of this chapter, however, there is a dramatic change. The book of isaiah divides exactly in that way as the entire bible with the old testament being 39 books and the new testament being 27 books.
The pattern of man now the son of an israelite mother and an egyptian father went out among the israelites, and a fight broke out in the camp between him and an israelite. For instance, if you are fearful, read psalm 56 or psalm 91 or psalm 23 you know that one, of course. Jan 31, 2016 this months daily devotional covers the book of isaiah. This has been the most wonderful and enlightening book i have ever read in understanding the bible. This is one of the best older expositions of the book from a hebrew scholar. Old testament packed with charts, maps, timelines, and photographs, this paperback is a great tool for digging into and really understanding the history and message of the old testament. For instance, if you are fearful, read psalm 56 or psalm 91. Discovery house publishers has graciously granted permission for online electronic versions of rays books. Trusted author ray stedman presents an easytounderstand and comprehensive look at genesis through malachi in adventuring through the bible. If you enjoy beautiful, rolling cadences and marvelous literary passages, you will enjoy this book for that reason alone.
And he said, go, and tell this people not my people, for i disown them as they have rejected me. Ray stedmans passion for biblical exposition will nourish your spiritual health, encourage your growth in knowledge of scripture, and help you grow into the mature saint god intends you to be. Stedman, made wire recordings of the classroom lectures. Isaiah isaiah is the fullest revelation of christ in the old testament it is often called the gospel according to isaiah. Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the word of god in order to refocus one.
But when the gospel comes to any place, to any soul, light comes. Isaiah is the fullest revelation of christ in the old testament so much so, that it. This months daily devotional covers the book of isaiah. This fullcolor resource features more than 900 pages filled with outlines, themes, and applications to help the reader grasp the message of each book of the bible. It must be noted as remarkable, looking to the grandeur of the prophecy, and its apparently direct testimony to the true nature of the christ, that it is nowhere cited in the new testament as fulfilled in him. Stedman and are entitled true separation, and the christian and worldliness. There was one sermon on each book of the bible with an extra one covering the history.
I read the bible from cover to cover along side adventuring through the bible and the transformation god has made in my life has been amazing. Isaiah goes on to explain that the lord has wrapped around him a robe of righteousness, thereby enabling him to stand before the holy one and be accepted. Stedman also did a great deal of secretarial work for dr. That is a beautiful description of how the bible is written. Thirtynine, and therefore twentyseven in the new testament. Counselor, mighty god, everlasting father, prince of peace. Ray stedman sermons archives daily inspirational devotionals. We greatly appreciate the teaching ministry and legacy of ray stedman, and for the many years of colaboring that has helped to expand rays reach through blue letter.