Isaiah 18:1–18:7 The prophet now turns his attention to the land of Ethiopia (Cush). Cush is a land that included
modern Ethiopia, the Sudan and Somalia. the land shadowed with buzzing wings possibly refers to
locusts and probably pictures the armies of Ethiopia. The king of Ethiopia had he … Read more
Isaiah 17:1–17:14 The fall of Damascus was a warning to Ephraim in the Northern kingdom of Israel. Both Ephraim,
representing Israel, and Damascus, representing Syria, would be defeated (vv. 1-2). The emphasis
in this chapter is on the God who controls the armies of heaven and earth (v … Read more
Isaiah 16:1–16:14 Instead of coming to Jerusalem, with the Assyrian armies coming, the Moabites fled all the way
south to strongholds in Edon, such as the city of Petra (v. 1), which was about 50 miles south of
Moab’s southern border. From here the Moabites sent an appeal to the king of Judah to g … Read more
Isaiah 15:1–15:9 This chapter opens with a historic reminder of the fall of Ar, the capital of Moab and their chief
fortress (v. 1). For centuries, Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, had been an enemy of Israel. The
Moabites were the product of Lot’s incestuous union with his daughter (G … Read more
Isaiah 14:12–14:23 In his military might this great king had laid low the nations, including Phoenicia, Philistia, Egypt,
Moab, Edom, Cilicia, and much of Judah (vv. 12-15). But he would fall like a morning star. The
brilliance of a star in the early dawn suddenly vanishes when the sun rises. Senna … Read more
Isaiah 14:1–14:11 Isaiah warned that Judah would one day be taken into captivity by Babylon and this happened in
586 B.C. Jeremiah prophesied that this captivity would last for 70 years. After this, Babylon would
be judged and the Jews were permitted to go home (Jer. 25:1-14). The picture in … Read more
Isaiah 14:24–14:32 The key word in the closing verses of this chapter is purpose. God is in sovereign control of the rise
and fall of all nations, as He works out His divine purposes in the world. Isaiah shows us how Assyria
was His tool to accomplish His purposes at this time in hist … Read more
Isaiah 13:1–13:16 This passage starts off expressing Isaiah’s “burden of Babylon” (v. 1). The prophet was carrying a
heavy weight because of the solemn nature of his message. He was announcing judgments that
would involve April 27, 2011he destruction of many cities and the slaugh … Read more
Isaiah 13:17–13:22 In the closing verses of this chapter, Isaiah speaks of the destruction of Babylon. The city of
ancient Babylon was a magnificent place, covering over 100 acres that was surrounded by a double
walled system of defense. History reveals that the walls were 85 feet thick and … Read more
Isaiah 11:1–11:16 The Lord would cut down the forests and the mighty trees, but God’s kingdom will arise by a shoot
coming up from the stump of Jesse, David’s father (Rev. 22:16). Isaiah undoubtedly was thinking of
God’s promise to David (2 Sam. 7:16) that a Descendant of David will rule ove … Read more
Isaiah 12:1–12:6 This chapter is a hymn of praise. “Salvation” is a key theme in this song. The refrain in verse two
“The Lord, even Jehovah, is my strength and my son; He is also my salvation,” was sung at the
Exodus (Ex. 15:2) and at the re-dedication of the templ … Read more
Isaiah 10:1–10:19 Isaiah pronounced woe on the people (vv. 1-4). Israel’s leaders were guilty of six things: They
were (a) making unjust laws, (b)
issuing oppressive decrees, (c) depriving the poor of their rights, (d) taking away justice, (e)
hurting widows, and (f) robbing
the fatherless. … Read more
Isaiah 10:20–10:34 Once Assyria’s army was destroyed, a small group of God’s people would stop relying on Assyria
and start trusting God (vv. 20-
23). Those who remained faithful to God despite the horrors of the invasion are called the
remnant. The key to being a part of
the remnant was fai … Read more
Isaiah 9:1–9:7 This chapter opens with prophecy of the coming Christ child who, though he is not named as
such, is obviously the child that is
to be born and shall rule upon the throne of David. Those who have suffered will not be in pain
(v. 1). The people in darkness
saw a great lig … Read more
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Judgment of Ethiopia
Isaiah 18:1–18:7
The prophet now turns his attention to the land of Ethiopia (Cush). Cush is a land that included modern Ethiopia, the Sudan and Somalia. the land shadowed with buzzing wings possibly refers to locusts and probably pictures the armies of Ethiopia. The king of Ethiopia had he … Read more
Judgment of Damascus
Isaiah 17:1–17:14
The fall of Damascus was a warning to Ephraim in the Northern kingdom of Israel. Both Ephraim, representing Israel, and Damascus, representing Syria, would be defeated (vv. 1-2). The emphasis in this chapter is on the God who controls the armies of heaven and earth (v … Read more
The Explanation of Moab’s Fall
Isaiah 16:1–16:14
Instead of coming to Jerusalem, with the Assyrian armies coming, the Moabites fled all the way south to strongholds in Edon, such as the city of Petra (v. 1), which was about 50 miles south of Moab’s southern border. From here the Moabites sent an appeal to the king of Judah to g … Read more
Proclamation Against Moab
Isaiah 15:1–15:9
This chapter opens with a historic reminder of the fall of Ar, the capital of Moab and their chief fortress (v. 1). For centuries, Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, had been an enemy of Israel. The Moabites were the product of Lot’s incestuous union with his daughter (G … Read more
The Fall of Lucifer
Isaiah 14:12–14:23
In his military might this great king had laid low the nations, including Phoenicia, Philistia, Egypt, Moab, Edom, Cilicia, and much of Judah (vv. 12-15). But he would fall like a morning star. The brilliance of a star in the early dawn suddenly vanishes when the sun rises. Senna … Read more
Death to The King of Babylon
Isaiah 14:1–14:11
Isaiah warned that Judah would one day be taken into captivity by Babylon and this happened in 586 B.C. Jeremiah prophesied that this captivity would last for 70 years. After this, Babylon would be judged and the Jews were permitted to go home (Jer. 25:1-14). The picture in … Read more
Enemies Will be Punished
Isaiah 14:24–14:32
The key word in the closing verses of this chapter is purpose. God is in sovereign control of the rise and fall of all nations, as He works out His divine purposes in the world. Isaiah shows us how Assyria was His tool to accomplish His purposes at this time in hist … Read more
Babylon Will be Punished
Isaiah 13:1–13:16
This passage starts off expressing Isaiah’s “burden of Babylon” (v. 1). The prophet was carrying a heavy weight because of the solemn nature of his message. He was announcing judgments that would involve April 27, 2011he destruction of many cities and the slaugh … Read more
The Lord Will Destroy Babylon
Isaiah 13:17–13:22
In the closing verses of this chapter, Isaiah speaks of the destruction of Babylon. The city of ancient Babylon was a magnificent place, covering over 100 acres that was surrounded by a double walled system of defense. History reveals that the walls were 85 feet thick and … Read more
Peace at Last
Isaiah 11:1–11:16
The Lord would cut down the forests and the mighty trees, but God’s kingdom will arise by a shoot coming up from the stump of Jesse, David’s father (Rev. 22:16). Isaiah undoubtedly was thinking of God’s promise to David (2 Sam. 7:16) that a Descendant of David will rule ove … Read more
A Song of Praise
Isaiah 12:1–12:6
This chapter is a hymn of praise. “Salvation” is a key theme in this song. The refrain in verse two “The Lord, even Jehovah, is my strength and my son; He is also my salvation,” was sung at the Exodus (Ex. 15:2) and at the re-dedication of the templ … Read more
Arrogant Assyria is Judged
Isaiah 10:1–10:19
Isaiah pronounced woe on the people (vv. 1-4). Israel’s leaders were guilty of six things: They were (a) making unjust laws, (b) issuing oppressive decrees, (c) depriving the poor of their rights, (d) taking away justice, (e) hurting widows, and (f) robbing the fatherless. … Read more
The Returning Remnant of Israel
Isaiah 10:20–10:34
Once Assyria’s army was destroyed, a small group of God’s people would stop relying on Assyria and start trusting God (vv. 20- 23). Those who remained faithful to God despite the horrors of the invasion are called the remnant. The key to being a part of the remnant was fai … Read more
The Government of the Promised Son
Isaiah 9:1–9:7
This chapter opens with prophecy of the coming Christ child who, though he is not named as such, is obviously the child that is to be born and shall rule upon the throne of David. Those who have suffered will not be in pain (v. 1). The people in darkness saw a great lig … Read more