Corruption of Israel

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Judgment

In the next three chapters Isaiah pronounces five woes on those who scorn God’s word. A sixth “woe” is found in (Isa. 33:1). Interspersed with these “woes” of judgment are promises of restoration and glory. Isaiah is pronouncing this series of “woes” primarily against those who are opposing his words. He is addressing the leaders of both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms for their failure to heed God’s word.

The first “woe” is pronounced on the crown of pride and the drunkards of Ephraim (vv. 1-4). This reference is obviously to Samaria, the capital of Ephraim. The Northern Kingdom was throwing away the blessing of God as a drunkard throws away his money trying to obtain more drink (vv. 5-13). Isaiah refers to the people and their leaders as being drunk at a banquet table covered with vomit (v. 8). No wonder the nation was ripe for judgment.

The people are complaining that all they ever hear from this prophet is one rule and one standard after another and they are weary of it. This is because they have never learned to obey the one who is the source of all standards. They will not listen to God’s message and they consider it as a repetition of annoying rules and regulations (v. 10). Isaiah tells them that if they do not want to listen to his “lecturing” then they will be “lectured” to by another people who have a different speech.

Application

I need to listen to those that God places in my path as leaders and authority in my life. If I refuse to listen to them, I may have serious consequences come into my life.

Isaiah 28:1-13 (English Standard Version)


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