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 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…
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…