by MJR | Sep 21, 2026 | Genuine Hope
When he came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.” And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, “I will; be clean.” And immediately his...
by MJR | Sep 18, 2026 | Genuine Hope
From of old no one has heardor perceived by the ear,no eye has seen a God besides you,who acts for those who wait for him. Isaiah 64:4 As we have surveyed the book of Isaiah for the last few weeks, we’ve read of God’s judgment and mercy and the promises of...
by MJR | Sep 17, 2026 | Genuine Hope
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me,because the LORD has anointed meto bring good news to the poor;he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and the opening of the prison to those who are bound;to proclaim the year of the...
by MJR | Sep 16, 2026 | Genuine Hope
And they made his grave with the wickedand with a rich man in his death,although he had done no violence,and there was no deceit in his mouth. Isaiah 53:9 In Isaiah 53, we have some of the most significant prophecies surrounding the death and resurrection of Jesus...
by MJR | Sep 15, 2026 | Genuine Hope
Surely he has borne our griefsand carried our sorrows;yet we esteemed him stricken,smitten by God, and afflicted.But he was pierced for our transgressions;he was crushed for our iniquities;upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace,and with his wounds we are...
by MJR | Sep 14, 2026 | Genuine Hope
See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted.But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man.And he will startle many nations. Kings will...
