Whiter Than Snow

The eighth century B.C. prophet Isaiah was commissioned by God to confront his own Jewish people in the Southern Kingdom of Judah with their deplorable spiritual and cultural condition, calling upon them to repent and avoid the consequences of His judgment. Then, as now, the question begs to be asked: “If my sinful condition is so extreme, then how can I possibly be cleansed and forgiven?” It is this very question posed by Robert Lowry in the old Gospel song, “Nothing But the Blood,” when he asks, “What can wash away my sin? What can make me whole again?” and claims the answer from the Scriptures, “Nothing but the blood of Jesus.” In today’s edition of “Ancient Words, Modern Message” we will consider Isaiah’s powerful ministry as we begin a new six-part series entitled: “I Saw the Lord: Studies in the Book of Isaiah.” At the heart of the prophet’s message are the poignant words of his challenge to his people expressed in Isaiah 1:18: “Come now, let us reason together,” says the LORD: “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.” With a Bible open to Isaiah chapter one we begin this episode entitled, “Whiter Than Snow." -- Thank you for listening to Ancient Words, Modern Message. You can expect episodes twice a month on Monday. Ancient Words, Modern Message is supported by Hebrew Christian Fellowship. To learn more about our ministry, or to ask a question, contact [email protected]. We might just answer your question on a future episode of Ancient Words, Modern Message. If you know a person that you think would benefit from this teaching, please share it with them. And if you’d like to support Ancient Words, Modern Message, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your input helps us make the podcast even better and reach new listeners. Ancient Words, Modern Message is produced by Studio D Podcast Production and hosted by Rev. Roger Wambold, Director of Hebrew Christian Fellowship.