Isaiah 43:25-44:20 - This reading begins with the reality that God alone has chosen His people, and God alone can redeem from sin. There is no one like him. It ends with a very humorous description of the foolishness of idolatry. A person fashions from wood both kindling for a fire, and a statue to worship. The absurdity of idolatry is front and center, yet this is not simply a thing of the past. People may not be making little statues to worship, but all of us are tempted to idolatry in some form or another. What are some modern forms of idolatry that we need to be wary of? How does the truth about God turn those things from a nuisance to an opportunity to be God's witnesses?
Revelation 11:1-19 - "The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord." We have just witnessed with John an array of frightening things. Yet, the conclusion of God's people is not, "It's all over people, we don't have a prayer." All of this leads the elders to sing God's praise because Jesus is still in charge. Even through the tumult, the hope remains.
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