Isaiah
Fear God and Head His Word
This passage predicts the fall of Israel and Syria to Assyria, which fell in 732 BC and 722 BC (vv. 1-4). On a large scroll Isaiah recorded the name of his son to be born. His name, Maher-Shadol-Hash-Baz, is the longest personal name in the Bible (v. 1). This name meant swift to spoil, which …
Corruption of Israel
In the next three chapters Isaiah pronounces five woes on those who scorn God’s word. Interspersed with these “woes” of judgment are promises of restoration and glory. Isaiah is addressing the leaders of both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms for their failure to heed God’s …
Consideration of the Past
The prophet asked two questions which were answered (vv. 1-3). (1) Who is this (v. 1)? He will come from Edom, the wicked nation southeast of Israel. Edom was a constant enemy of Israel despite its common ancestry in Isaac (Gen. 25:23). (2) Why are your garments red (v. 2)? They …
A Promise to Regather The Unworthy
The Lord exhorted Israel not to fear (vv. 1-7) for their condition would show the world that He is truly the only God (vv. 8-13). God had created and framed her and had redeemed her from bondage in Egypt and He would now bring her back home from Babylon in a new “Exodus.” He pictured …
God’s Protection of Israel
The Lord confronted the nations and the islands in judgment (all the world’s people) (v. 1). Because the Lord controls history, the nations have no control over the future (vv. 2-4). The Lord is the one who brings events to pass (v. 4). The alliances between the nations will not help them …
Peace Within the Land
Much of this chapter speaks of preparation being made for the coming of the Lord and for the restoration of His people. The Lord announced that He will continue to work on Jerusalem’s behalf until her righteousness, salvation, and glory are observed by the rest of the world (vv. 1-5) …
Song of Praise to The Lord
In this chapter the Lord tells how He will restore the nation. The emphasis is on righteousness and peace. Peace may be outward and inward. Isaiah pictured the day when Christ will return to establish physical peace in the world. The picture is one of the redeemed entering the millennial …
Reassurance of God’s Forgiveness
The Lord reminded his faithful remnant to look in three ways: (1) Look Back (vv. 1-3) to your ancestors, Abraham and Sarah. See how much good came from their faithfulness. If the remnant remained faithful in this day, even more good would come from it. (2) Look Ahead (vv. 4-6) to …
The Judgment & Conversion of Egypt
This passage begins one of Isaiah’s most unusual prophecies: a message of judgment and blessing for Egypt. Judgment was to come to Egypt from the Lord. God is pictured as riding on a swift cloud (v. 1). This judgment brought internal despair and division among the people (v. 2). They …
Bringing Light to The Gentiles
Before the servant, Jesus Christ was born, God had chosen Him to bring the message of salvation to the whole world (Acts 13:47). In this passage we can see Him bringing light in the darkness (vv. 1-7), and liberty to the captives (vv. 8-13). He came as a Servant and a Warrior. He came to serve …