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The Wisdom of God: Part 218
Author
Timothy Laughlin
Published
Nov 13, 2026
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This is what God the LORD says the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness. Isaiah 42:5-7
This is what God the LORD says the Creator of the heavens, who stretches them out, who spreads out the earth with all that springs from it, who gives breath to its people, and life to those who walk on it: “I, the LORD, have called you in righteousness; I will take hold of your hand. I will keep you and will make you to be a covenant for the people and a light for the Gentiles, to open eyes that are blind, to free captives from prison and to release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness. Isaiah 42:5-7
We, as the body of Christ, are called in righteousness, and as those who have been grafted into the vine and born again, we are able to obtain all the benefits of the old covenant, but with better promises provided by the blood of Jesus in the new covenant!
Many today believe the Old Testament somehow passed away, but it is a type and shadow of things to come in the New Testament, with many prophecies fulfilled today and thousands of promises for us who believe. We are not the Israel of God as replacement theology states; we are the blood-bought saints of the Most High anointed to carry out the message, mission, and mandate of the Lord Jesus Christ!
As believers, we are the new thing, and the new song is our testimony and the gospel of Jesus Christ! This prophecy is fulfilled by the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord, who provides our new covenant written in His blood!
“I am the LORD; that is my name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols. See, the former things have taken place, and new things I declare; before they spring into being I announce them to you. Sing to the LORD a new song, his praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them. Isaiah 42:8-10
Your servant in Christ, Timothy Laughlin
Minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
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