Isaiah 12 ~ Sing praises to the Lord, for He has done Gloriously

Isaiah 12

1 You will say in that day:
“I will give thanks to you, O Lord,
for though you were angry with me,
your anger turned away,
that you might comfort me.

2 “Behold, God is my salvation;
I will trust, and will not be afraid;
for the Lord Godb is my strength and my song,
and he has become my salvation.”

3 With joy youc will draw water from the wells of salvation.  And you will say in that day:

“Give thanks to the Lord,
call upon his name,
make known his deeds among the peoples,
proclaim that his name is exalted.

5 “Sing praises to the Lord, for he has done gloriously;
let this be made knownd in all the earth.
6Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitant of Zion,
for great in youre midst is the Holy One of Israel.”

The Scriptures are Living. The emotions of Jesus are recorded:


Jesus felt compassion; he was angry, indignant, and consumed with zeal; he was troubled, greatly distressed, very sorrowful, depressed, deeply moved, and grieved; he sighed; he wept and sobbed; he groaned; he was in agony; he was surprised and amazed; he rejoiced very greatly and was full of joy; he greatly desired, and he loved.


We know Matthew and John were eyewitnesses of Jesus. Mark and Luke were guessed to be part of the 70 Disciples Jesus sent forth ahead of Him. Scriptures record conversations with the large group of disciples and Jesus.




This is Holy Week. We remember the Words and actions of Jesus. His Heart and Great Love.

Jesus knew what was in mankind.

When Jesus threw out the money changers, He knew the accusations that Josephus would have over the High Priests were accurate and He knew the Temple would be destroyed.

Josephus records that in 70 A.D., 3 days before... Passover, the Siege of Jerusalem which destroyed the Temple and the Nation began. This was when Jesus would have been 69 years old and the 37th Anniversary of His Death.

Moneychangers Bar in London.

Why did Jesus think the money changers were vastly important and called thieves?

The Second Temple treasury benefited from a great influx of gold and silver from all lands and worshipers, according to Cicero. Cicero wrote of gold to Jerusalem during his lifetime. A large revenue source was sale of the animal offerings. Josephus said Passover was 265,000 animals. The largest sum was probably derived from the half-shekel of Temple tribute which was required of every male Israelite of age, including slaves. The total sum of gold and silver contributed annually, at the time of Jesus,is estimated to be $500,000 per year. This wealth no doubt accumulated year after year over the lifetime of the Second Temple, (515 B. C. to 70 A. D.).

The Roman plunder could well have been worth tens of millions of dollars.

Josephus, Wars of the Jews states 1.1 million non-combatants died in Jerusalem. 97,000 Jews were captured and enslaved.

Jesus said the root of evil is the love of money.

The Temple Treasury can be seen today in Rome:

Arch of Titus showing the victory over the Temple in Jerusalem.

Which built this place from the Temple Treasury:

The Compassion of Jesus the Christ. Son of God.

Jesus is especially compassionate to those in need of a Shepherd. Those who sincerely seek Jesus with heart, find the doors of prayer are open like the 12 Pearl Gates of Heaven. Jesus flows like Living Water, knowing no boundaries, refreshing, renewing Faith, Hope and Love.

Jesus had so much compassion on the widow of Nain. Jesus knew what her only son was to her life. The crowd was very large and Jesus made sure, by touching the bier of the body alone, the widow's son would go home with  her son. His life was restored and hers was as well.

Jairus Synagogue Official was rotated to the Temple under the permission of Herod to speak in the Temple and be a priest. He fell on the wrong side of Jesus because Jesus was known all over as the 'possible' Messiah who would undoubtedly be not in favor of the present authority. Why would Jesus bother with Jairus' terminally ill daughter? Surely Jesus did not bother with those not in His camp. Instead, Jesus' compassion and steadfast Love tell of Father God.

Jesus is the Grace upon Grace forgiveness of God. He washes all our sins away and heals us. Opening us to the Goodness of  Father God. Jesus is the Way, Life, Truth. Though our sins be like scarlet,  Jesus makes us white and clean and whole.

Jesus Living Water of God. Going into every crevice. Healing where others would not go. Jesus changing lives. Jesus is God.

… Thou shalt call his name Jesus for he shall save his people from their sins. Matthew 1: 21
 …His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, The Might God,
 …The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace Isaiah 9:6

… God hath made that same Jesus… both Lord & Christ Acts 2:36

…Behold the Lamb of God which taketh away the sin of the world! John 1:29

…they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, the song of The Lamb Revelation 15:3


…Behold, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah Revelation 5:5


..and the Bright & Morning Star Revelation 22:16


..and our hands have handled, of the Word of Life 1 John 1:1


…we have and advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ The Righteous 1 John 2:1


…whereby the Dayspring from on high hath visited us. Luke 1:78


…Before Abraham, I Am. John 8:58


…And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God. John 1: 34

…are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. 1 Peter 2:25


…We have found the Messiah which, is being interpreted, the Christ. John 1:41


…I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. John 14:6


…through the knowledge of the Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. II Peter 2: 20

..a name written King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Revelation 19:16

…I am the Light of the World. John 8:12

…The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world… John 1:9

…I am Alpha & Omega the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come

The Almighty Revelation 1:8

Luke 2:10
 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

Daniel 9 is our prayer today.

Father God, the great and awesome God, who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commandments, we have sinned and done wrong and acted wickedly and rebelled, turning aside from your commandments and rules.

The inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to all Israel, all of us those who are near and those who are far away because of the treachery that we have committed against you.

To us, O Lord, belongs open shame, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against you. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against You. .

O Lord, according to all your righteous acts, let your anger and your wrath turn away from your people because for our sins, and for the iniquities of our fathers.

O God, listen to our prayer and to pleas for mercy, and for your own sake, O Lord, make your face to shine upon your sanctuary and your people.

O my God, incline your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the people called by your name, Jesus the Lord.

For we do not present our pleas before You because of our righteousness, but because of Your great mercy.

O Lord, hear; O Lord, forgive. O Lord, pay attention and act. Delay not, for your own sake, O my God, because your people are called by Your Name. Amen in Jesus.

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