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In Quietness and Trust: The Folly of Running to Egypt and a King of Justice | Isaiah 30–32
Episode Overview
Where do we run when we're afraid—to God, or to a backup plan? In this episode we walk through Isaiah 30 through 32. These chapters confront Judah's habit of running to Egypt for help instead of turning to God first. Yet even this rebuke is wrapped in tenderness: God longs to be gracious, promising that rest and strength come not from frantic scheming but from quietness and confidence in Him.
Isaiah pictures God defending Jerusalem the way a bird shields its young, and looks ahead to a king who will reign in justice, when clear thinking replaces folly and the corrupt are no…
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