The Word and the Cross

The folly of idolatry! The call of Cyrus (hundreds of years before He was born!) Isaiah contrasts the gods of Babylon with the true God of Israel.

Jesus was born by a palm tree, and spoke as an adult from His cradle. And there were Samaritans in the wildernes. Plus Miriam the mother of Jesus was the sister of Moses and Aaron. (That's what it says.) Islam claims that our Bible was corrupted. Now you see the whole truth...

Muhammad is asked for proof, but he can give none. And, honey from a bee's belly?

The witnesses and the "servant." The Other Servant. Israel judged but restored. More millennial pictures.

Per Muhammad: The Pharaoh of the Exodus actually was saved at the last minute and became a Muslim. Strange additions also to the story of Joseph. And one son of Noah got off the ark and drowned. Plus, the many languages that make up the Koran.

More history from the prophet. Isaiah, the "little Bible" with its 66 chapters and two divisions. More millennial glimpses.

Several pictures of the Millennium, plus judgments in Isaiah's day and our future. Then a sudden shift to history we covered in 2 Kings 18-20.

War - jihad - is the theme now. And since chapter 9 is said by scholars to be Muhammad's last words, it could be thought that all former words about peace etc have been abrogated.

Spurgeon speaks, in a most non-theological but clear tone, on gossip and laziness.

Some "Bible" stories by the prophet, then his declaration that the prophecy of Deuteronomy 18 (referring to Jesus) is really about himself.

Jerusalem warned again. Israel leans on Egypt, from which God had delivered them! Told to trust in God instead.

The "polytheists" (Christians) take another hit. And a strange fatalism that overlaps with our idea of a Sovereign God, surfaces. Can God create evil, as Muhammad suggests?

Two full chapters of priase, that seem to be coming from Millennial times, after all the judgment scenes. Then more judgment on Israel, and a warning to Judah. (Isaiah's prophecy fulfillments are not in chronological order.)

Sura 5, "The Table". The Koran declares that a table is let down from heaven... perhaps referring to the Lord's Table? And, More statements that deny Jesus His real identity.

Edom and Arabia to be judged. The replacing of Shebna (2 Kings 19:2) with Eliakim. Tyre to fall. And the entire earth to be judged, as confirmed in Revelation 6, 14, 17, 18, 20. God is not mocked!

A word from Richard Wurmbrand. In Isaiah, we visit the judgment scenes of Ethiopia and Egypt and begin to uncover a mystery called Babylon.

Chapter (Sura) 4 in Koran is called "the women." You may be a bit surprised at the teachings on this subject. But I wonder how many today are aware of the Bible's teachings on "the women."

Judgment. Israel, Assyria, Babylon, Moab, Syria... God is not mocked. Judgment eventiually comes on evil people.

Who is Imran? The mixing of several storeis of Biblical and pagan origin. An attack on the Deity of Jesus.

Abraham "the Muslim" works a miracle! End of sura 2, beginning of 3.

"John Ploughman" speaks of being firm but kind, and of patience. Down-to-earth yet very Spurgeonese...

The remnant. The righteous "Branch", the King of the Millennial reign. Babylon and endtime judgments.

Love, war, gambling, some rearranged Bible stories, plus the Muslim mentality about making and keeping oaths.

A clear prophecy of the coming ministry of the Lord in Galilee! Also, Assyria to be punisher and punished.

The well-known stories of Isaiah's call and commission, plus the most famous verse in his whole book, about the coming of Immanuel!

Chapter 2 of Koran continues with swipes at our Book, and a history of "Abraham the Muslim" and his favored son, Ishmael. We learn also of the special house and Rock in Mecca, and more.

Israel's future and ours in the city above the hills, Zion. Beautiful pictures of the Millennium sit aside awful warnings of judgment.

We finish some delicate portions of Song of Solomon then goes on to Isaiah after some introductory comments regarding the divisions of the Bible. Isaiah brings Israel under sin and then tells them how to get rid of same.

Sura (Chapter) 2 is the longest in the Koran, with over 250 verses. We begin it today. We are introduced to Bible characters but without the corresponding accuracy about their lives.

A Christian-translated Koran available. Chapter (Sura) 1, very short but already a message to Christians and Jews!

Spurgeon addresses in a homely way, the criticisms many have of things and people in the church. In a second talk, we hear him speaking to preacher's attire on Sunday mornings.

Solomon' s love for his most exquisitely beautiful wife, and hers for him. Can Solomon stand for our "shepherd king" and his wife, the church?

The miraculous transmission of the Bible's text. You must have this foundation to be able to speak to those who say our Bible is "perverted." Last fully introductory lesson.

The final 2 chapters of the Phelps classic deal with our making Jesus Christ and His redemption the center and reason for our prayer, plus a warning to activisits among us not to abandon in their zealous activities, the still hour...

How did the Koran come to us? This is the standard story the Muslims have passed down.

Deep and searching study of the role of the Holy Spirit in prayer.

Ending of Ecclesiastes with a word to the youth... and a warning. Song of Solomon then begins with an introduction to a shepherd-king and his lovely lady.

Wisdom versus folly. More wise sayings from Solomon, "the preacher."

Our extended introduction to the Koran now includes an inquiry into Islamic persecution of Christians and the question of Muslim growth and conversions.

Is Muhammad the last prophet God has sent? And what about ecumenicity, just (officially) getting along with, or even joining with, Islam?