Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Isaiah

Isaiah 51: God As Ally Allays All Fear

Fear of people and our current circumstances, fear of what the future might hold, fear borne out of past pain can grow so large it pushes aside our fear of the Lord. That is part of what was happening with Isaiah’s audience. #Isaiah51 #JudeanExile

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Hebrews

Hebrews: A Better Covenant

the writer would now explain why the covenant Christ has cut in His own blood is better than even the covenant God made with the Israelites at the foot of Mount Sinai, sealed with the blood of sacrificed animals.

Joanne Guarnieri Hagemeyer Hebrews

Hebrews: Anchor of the Soul

The writer had given nearly three chapters of exhortation, dire warnings in stern language. Now he turned to encouragement, feeling certain his audience would respond to God’s call through his letter.