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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part A
Sovereign Over the Nations: The Burden of Babylon and the Day of the Lord In the grand tapestry of the Book of Isaiah, chapters 13 through 24 represent a distinct and powerful sub-series: Pronouncements Concerning the Nations. In Hebrew, these are called Massa, meaning a “burden”—a heavy, divine communication through…
Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part B
The Sovereignty of God Over the Nations: Lessons from the Rise and Fall of Kingdoms In the seventh part of our journey through the Book of Isaiah, we continue exploring “Pronouncements Concerning the Nations.” While the previous study focused on the heavy burden of Babylon, we now turn our attention…
Pronouncements Concerning the Nations, Part C
The Valley of Vision: Where Do You Place Your Hope? In the third installment of our series on Isaiah’s “Pronouncements Concerning the Nations,” we shift our gaze from the distant horizons of global superpowers to the immediate surroundings of Jerusalem. During the eighth century B.C., the geopolitical landscape was shifting…