The promise to restore Israel after the exile also points to a larger, final, restoration of God’s people at the end of fallen humanity’s rule. This final gathering will include…
Isaiah 12 inserts a song of salvation and relief from the scolding words of the coming punishment. It promises that God’s wrath will be turned away. Isaiah 13 is a…
Isaiah has a vision of the end-times, of the coming Branch of David, the Messiah who will: • Have God’s Spirit rest on him • Judge the earth in righteousness…
What things are appropriate to discuss in church? Is it appropriate to share our views? How should we share them? How should we react when others speak? Or choose NOT…
Of the four prophetic sons mentioned in chapters 7-9 we see references to 3 (or possibly 4) in chapter 10. The nations are tools in the hands of God. They…
God’s nation had ignored the divine warnings and in pride, trusted in their own military strength rather than in God’s covenant. The people were selfish and destroying their own nation.…
God delivers his prophetic word through sons given to Isaiah. Their lives direct attention to God’s plans to redeem his covenant people. In Isaiah 9 God gives to all his…
The birth-names of Isaiah’s children are living proof of what was to come. The life of one particular son indicates the timing of the coming events. The three events are:…
Ahaz is a vile king. For political reasons the northern two kingdoms want to punish Judah for not joining them in an alliance against Assyria. This is terrifying for Judah.…
Our sins were healed by our King on the Cross (1 Corinthians 15:3). Sin is breaking God’s commandments and standards for right living (1 John 3:4). This violation of God’s…