TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE

"How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!" Isaiah 52:7
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​Memorize this verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
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Notes on this verse:

“How beautiful … good tidings”: Messengers will traverse the mountains around Jerusalem to spread the good news of the return of redeemed Israel to the Land. Paul broadened this millennial reference to the preaching of the gospel in the kingdom to include spreading the gospel of God’s grace from the time of Jesus Christ on (Romans 10:15; Eph. 6:15).

“Good … salvation … thy God reigneth”: The good news pertains to the ideal conditions of Israel’s golden age, during which Christ will reign personally over His kingdom (24:23; Psalm 93:1).

We see in this that their deliverance was not because they deserved it, but because God loved them. Jesus redeemed all believers while they were yet sinners. Jesus brought the good news of the Gospel into the world. Certainly, the feet that carry that message to the world are beautiful.

Jesus is peace, He is salvation, He is King of kings. Zion (the church), does have a King that reigns, and His name is Jesus. Our God truly reigns. “Reigneth” means continually reigns.

Romans 10:15 “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!”

The message is Jesus Christ and Him crucified, the hope of all who believe.

TODAY'S BIBLE READING

​January 18

​Old Testament
Genesis 39-40  —  8.5 minutes
Psalms 18:1-25  —  5.0 minutes

New Testament
Matthew 7:15-29  —  3.5 minutes
Acts 10:24-48  —  6.0 minutes

Total Average Read Time — 23.0 minutes