Episodes
Isaiah 58-59 The people are dealing with the problem of unanswered prayer because of their false fasting and sin. God assures them through Isaiah that their godlessness is personal and can only be dealt with through the Lord Himself. Reverend Eric Alexander calls us to repent and experience reconciliation on Hear the Word of God.
Published 05/16/24
Published 05/16/24
Isaiah 57 In this chapter, the people of God have been false and faithless, but God sends words of hope and encouragement through Isaiah. To the contrite of heart, He will turn away His wrath and bring healing. In this episode of Hear the Word of God, Reverend Alexander delivers a message of peace that is to be found in Jesus Christ, God’s Servant.
Published 05/09/24
Isaiah 56-57 At this point in Isaiah, the prophet addresses the leaders of God’s people, chastising them for their failure to lead with wisdom and zeal. We discover what it means to be a watchman or shepherd, faithful to the whole of God’s truths. Reverend Eric Alexander challenges us to be people of vision, with a heart for God in our time, on Hear the Word of God.
Published 05/02/24
Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 gives us the most amazing picture of God stretching forth His mighty arm to save His people. He bids them to behold His Son, who will fulfill the role of Jehovah’s Servant, to accomplish this redeeming work. Reverend Alexander helps us to understand the mystery of God’s redeeming grace on Hear the Word of God.
Published 04/25/24
Isaiah 52 This episode is a clarion call to 'Awake, Awake, O Zion,' to rise and embrace their splendor as kings rather than slaves. In this chapter leading to the fourth Servant Song, we learn of the salvation that God is going to accomplish as he brings his people out of Babylon. Reverend Eric Alexander delivers a message of hope, a reminder to the power of God’s salvation, on Hear the Word of God.
Published 04/18/24
Isaiah 51:1-11b As we look deeper into Chapter 51, Isaiah prays with great boldness on behalf of Israel, that God would arise, awaken, and ransom His people. God answers his servant’s cry and assures them that He is the covenant God who will never let them go. Reverend Eric Alexander calls us to awaken, that we may grasp the wonders of His saving grace, on Hear the Word of God.
Published 04/11/24
Isaiah 51:1-11 Isaiah now addresses those who have remained faithful among God’s people in Babylon. God urges them to remember their past and promises to restore their joy and bring everlasting salvation. Hear as Reverend Alexander reminds us that God’s power is as great today as it was for His exiled people on Hear the Word of God.
Published 04/04/24
Isaiah 50 Despite Israel’s sin and unbelief, God prepares to reconcile her to Himself through the obedience of His Servant in this third Servant Song. The servant of Jehovah is described as the well-instructed teacher who faced suffering and humiliation but trusted in God to vindicate Him. Reverend Alexander teaches God’s people to take on this same character on Hear the Word of God.
Published 03/28/24
Isaiah 49:14-36 Israel laments over feeling forsaken, yet God tenderly reassures them of His unfailing love, as a mother to her nursing child. He will bring back His people, increase their numbers, extend salvation to the Gentiles, and contend with their enemies. Reverend Eric Alexander assures us that we can trust the One who keeps His covenant on Hear the Word of God.
Published 03/21/24
Isaiah 49:1-13 In this second of the Servant Songs, we gain further insight into the Messianic prophecies found in Isaiah. Tracing connections to New Testament fulfillment in Jesus Christ, Reverend Eric Alexander highlights God's plan to redeem humanity through the suffering, death, and exaltation of His chosen Servant. God gives us that same calling, to be servants of His to the world, on Hear the Word of God.
Published 03/14/24
Isaiah 48 Isaiah pleads with the people of Israel to listen and pay attention to God's commands. Despite their stubborn deafness, God responds with infinite patience and jealous regard for His own glory. Let Reverend Alexander inspire you to leave behind worldly distractions, heed God's call, and discover the unparalleled peace found in obedience in Hear the Word of God.
Published 03/07/24
Isaiah 47 God takes vengeance on Babylon for her merciless treatment of His people. In righteous judgment, He meticulously exposes her sin and brings disgrace upon her, teaching us that sin will never ultimately triumph. Reverend Alexander encourages us to fix our eyes on the one God who will ultimately make an end of every enemy on Hear the Word of God.
Published 02/29/24
Isaiah 46 In Isaiah 46, we are confronted again with the folly of trusting in idols and the unique glory of God as the only Savior. Reverend Eric Alexander contrasts the dead idols of Babylon with the living God who alone creates, sustains, and saves. Be reminded of the mysterious wonder of God’s salvation on Hear the Word of God.
Published 02/22/24
Isaiah 45 God reveals His plan for restoring His people by raising up the pagan king of Persia to deliver them from exile. The Sovereign Lord who controls the direction of history will ultimately bring salvation, but woe to him who quarrels with his Maker. Reverend Eric Alexander stirs our hearts to trust Him with an absolute confidence on Hear the Word of God.
Published 02/15/24
Isaiah 44 In this chapter, Israel turns to the worship of powerless idols, yet the people are not forgotten. God promises redemption after judgment, the pouring out of His spirit to renew and revive His children. Reverend Eric Alexander offers the believer this same encouragement, as water on a thirsty land, on Hear the Word of God.
Published 02/08/24
Isaiah 43:14-27 On the cusp of exile, the people of Judah remain complacent, seeking God’s forgiveness but not heartfelt worship. Despite their apathy, God promises to do a new work of salvation and remember their sins no more. Reverend Alexander will inspire profound gratitude for the amazing grace that covers our sin in Hear the Word of God.
Published 02/01/24
Isaiah 43:1-13 In Isaiah 43, we learn of God's steadfast love and mercy towards His people Israel, despite their continued disobedience. God's repeated gracious initiatives to save and redeem His people foreshadow Christ's ultimate redemptive work. Listen as Reverend Alexander calls believers to exclusive devotion to God on Hear the Word of God.
Published 01/25/24
Isaiah 42:10-25 In this episode, Reverend Eric Alexander unpacks Isaiah 42 to reveal prophecies about the coming Messiah. We gain insight into the new song of praise, God's mercy amidst judgment, and Israel's spiritual blindness. Let Reverend Alexander renew your vision of God’s redemptive plan on Hear the Word of God.
Published 01/18/24
Isaiah 42:1-9 Isaiah's prophecies contain some of the clearest visions of Jesus found in the Old Testament. In this illuminating episode, Reverend Eric Alexander explores the four "servant songs" that unveil Christ's character and earthly mission. Gain a renewed understanding of Jesus as the Suffering Servant, driven by unwavering obedience to the Father's will, on this episode of Hear the Word of God.
Published 01/11/24
Isaiah 41 In this profound sermon, Reverend Eric Alexander transports us back to 6th century BC Babylon, where the people of Judah languish in exile and despair. Yet God declares through Isaiah that He has not forgotten His people but will raise up Cyrus of Persia to bring them home. At the crossroads of desolation and restoration, Reverend Alexander unveils the God who never forsakes those who call upon His name on Hear the Word of God.
Published 01/04/24
Isaiah 40 On today's episode of Hear the Word of God, Reverend Alexander continues to unpack the rich tapestry of Isaiah 40, where the foretelling of salvation through the coming of Christ is vividly portrayed. Isaiah reminds hearers that in relation to creation, God is unique, independent, preeminent, and sovereign. This good news should instill in us a profound sense of humility and hope in the grandeur of God's creative and redemptive power. 
Published 12/28/23
Isaiah 40 Chapter 40 of Isaiah serves as a prologue to the remainder of the book, beginning with one voice calling listeners to prepare for the coming of the Lord of Glory, and a second voice speaking out about the incomparable greatness and gentleness of our sovereign God. Listen as Rev. Alexander points to our need for a new vision of God the Creator on Hear the Word of God.
Published 12/21/23
Isaiah 40-66 Isaiah's message now turns from warnings of judgment and a call to restoration to one of deliverance and comfort. The promised Messiah, the suffering servant, will lead his people from a bondage greater than either Babylon or Egypt, because he will bear their iniquity. Listen as Reverend Alexander shares a message of comfort and hope on Hear the Word of God.
Published 12/14/23
Isaiah 39 Having been faced with opposition from the surrounding nations and his own serious health challenges, Hezekiah is now tested in an unfamiliar area in Chapter 39 of Isaiah. Unprepared for these tests, Hezekiah stumbles at tests of flattery, pride and selfishness, which lead to dire consequences for the future of Judah. Listen as Reverend Alexander emphasizes the importance of having a long-term perspective and laying everything before the Lord on Hear the Word of God. 
Published 12/11/23