Bad Fruit – Isaiah 5
“What could have been done more to my vineyard, That I have not done in it? Wherefore, when I looked that it should bring forth grapes, Brought it forth wild grapes?” Isaiah 5:4 Several years ago, our house in England
Author: Travis Snode
Dishonouring the Lord, Oppressing Others, Walking in Pride – Isa 3-4
It is helpful to not only study the successes but the failures of others. Sometimes, their bad examples can teach us what not to do. That is true of Israel in Isaiah 3-4. Here we learn that they made the
The Lord Alone Shall Be Exalted – Isa 2
“The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, And the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, And the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.” Isaiah 2:11 Despite the sin of Judah and God’s impending judgment described in Isaiah
Rebellious Children – Isa 1
“The ox knoweth his owner, And the ass his master’s crib: But Israel doth not know, My people doth not consider.“ Isaiah 1:3 How sad it is when children turn against their parents, despite their generosity and care! That is
Many Waters Cannot Quench Love – Song 8
This beautiful love story ends with affirmations of undying love and a brief explanation of how Solomon and his wife first met. She was a young lady who probably came with her brothers to work one of Solomon’s vineyards (v.8-14).
July 2019 Update
On June 30th, we celebrated 15 years of ministry in the United Kingdom. Then on July 6th, Teri and I had our 17th wedding anniversary! I am so thankful for God’s faithfulness and your prayers and support over the years.
Reconciliation & Renewal – Song 6-7
After a period of separation and difficulty in their relationship, Solomon and his wife are reconciled. There has been a coldness and a distance, but now there is warmth and closeness. She has been ‘looking’ for him, but she has
When A Once Sweet Relationship Turns Sour – Song 5
Chapter 5 of Song of Solomon begins by describing the couple’s love as precious perfumes, as sweet honey, as wine with milk. They are encouraged to drink of this love abundantly. But then, we read of coldness and indifference in
Perfect in the Eyes of Love – Song 4
Despite insecurity about appearance (1:6) and difficulties in their relationship (2:15), the couple in Song of Solomon come to be married and to greatly love each other. He looks at her with eyes full of love and cannot find any
The Bridegroom Is Coming – Song 3
Song of Solomon chapter 3 begins with the beloved woman seeking her lover (v.1-5). She goes out into the streets and asks around for him. She keeps going until she finds him and brings him home to be with her.