Jonathan T.
The Book of Immanuel, Part B (Isaiah 9-12)
Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 5) Text: Isaiah 9:6–12:6 In the previous section of Isaiah (Chapters 7–8), we explored how God used the children of the prophet Isaiah as “signs and wonders” to King Ahaz. These signs proved that God was present with His people during the terrifying days of the Syro-Ephraimite war. But…
The Book of Immanuel, Part A (Isaiah 7-8)
Series: The Book of Isaiah (Part 4) Text: Isaiah 7:10–16; 8:18 In the ancient world, when kings faced existential threats, they looked for military alliances, fortified walls, and weapons of war. But in the book of Isaiah, when King Ahaz of Judah faced the terrifying prospect of annihilation, God offered him something entirely different. He…
Hope in the Midst of Woes
Based on Isaiah 3:8–11 In a world that often feels like it is stumbling in the dark, the ancient words of the prophet Isaiah ring with a startlingly modern relevance. We look around and see a culture where speech and actions frequently stand against God, where rebellion is not hidden but displayed with pride, and…
The Vision Experienced: The Call of Isaiah (Isaiah 6)
The sixth chapter of Isaiah marks the spiritual epicenter of the prophet’s life and ministry. It is a profound, life-altering event—a divine encounter that serves as the blueprint for every genuine call to service. It records not just a historical moment, but a necessary profound experience in the presence of God that transforms the servant.…
The Vision Seen: A Prophetic Cycle (Isaiah 2-5)
The second part of the Book of Isaiah’s vision (Isaiah 2:1) shifts from the initial indictment of Israel’s rebellion to a panoramic view of God’s response. This section, likely delivered toward the end of the prosperous yet spiritually compromised reign of King Uzziah, outlines a pattern of judgment leading to ultimate restoration—the Prophetic Cycle in…
The Vision Introduced: Children in Rebellion (Isaiah 1:1–31)
Introduction: When Love Meets Betrayal We begin our journey into the book of Isaiah, a profound “vision” that spans judgment and restoration. The prophet, whose name means “Yahweh is Salvation,” served God for perhaps the longest recorded ministry of any prophet—over 50 years—from the reign of Uzziah to Hezekiah. This first message sets the tone,…
Introduction to the Book of Isaiah
The Nature of Isaiah’s Communication The author contends that Isaiah’s writing style, which merges history, prophecy, prose, and poetry with blurred temporal boundaries, is a direct reflection of a dream-like vision. Unity and Integrity of the Message The article stresses that Isaiah’s integrity is not about literary conformity but about the consistent delivery of the…
Balaam and His Evil Scheme: If You Cannot Curse Them, Defile Them!
The narrative of Balaam, recorded in the book of Numbers, provides a chilling reminder of the enemy’s subtle, yet potent, strategies against the people of God. When a direct curse proved impossible, a more insidious plan was devised—one that leveraged human weakness to incite divine anger. This ancient tale holds a vital lesson for believers…
The Coming Wedding Feast of the Lamb of God
Weddings are universal symbols of joy, anticipation, and the beginning of a beautiful new life. They are moments when two lives—and often two communities—come together in a single, unified celebration. It’s no surprise, then, that God uses the imagery of a wedding to illustrate the ultimate culmination of His plan for humanity. Human history itself,…