Isaiah
Judgment of Damascus
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. 3). Isaiah used several …
The Lord Corrects His People
The Jews had become comfortable in their captivity and did not want to leave. They had followed Jeremiah’s suggestions (Jer. 29:4-7) and had families, houses and gardens. It was not easy for them to pack up and go to the holy land, but that was where they belonged and where God had a work …
Peace at Last
God’s kingdom will arise by a shoot coming up from the stump of Jesse (v. 1; 2 Sam. 7:16; Rev. 22:16). He will come directly from the line of David and will fulfill God’s promises in the Davidic Covenant. Isaiah wrote, “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him – the Spirit of wisdom and of …
Inclusion of The Gentiles
God commanded His people to rest and honor Him on the Sabbath (Ex 20:8-11). For the Israelites this special day was the Sabbath (Saturday) (vv. 1-2). He wants us to serve Him every day, but he wants us to make one day special when we rest and focus our thoughts on Him. Many Christians …
Judgment for Egypt & Babylon
Ashdad, a Philistine city was captured by the Assyrians (v. 1). This was a signal to Judah that they could not count on foreign alliances to protect them. For three years, Isaiah did not wear his outer garment of sackcloth (not completely naked) or his sandals (vv. 2-3). This was to show how the …
Judgment of Tyre
In this chapter the prophet extends his message to Tyre, which was Israel’s neighboring nation to the northeastern Mediterranean coastal kingdom (v. 1). Ships making their way eastward from Tarshish (probably in Spain) would stop in Cyprus before going on to Tyre and Sidon which were …
Blessing of The Restored Nation
This chapter portrays the results of the atoning work of the Servant of the Lord and adds a further description of the previous chapter. The gentile nations are depicted as a barren and desolate woman who breaks forth into songs of praise because of her recent (assumed) marriage and …
Isaiah’s Prophecy
Warren Wiersbe says that “a crisis does not make a person; it shows what a person is made of.” Hezekiah faced three crises during his reign as king. There was an international crisis, which was the invasion of the Assyrian army. There was a personal crisis, which was a sickness where he …
Rescuing The Nation
Isaiah writes about a different kind of light (v. 1). The glory of the Lord is contrasted with the darkness of the hour that will precede His coming (v. 2). All the nations of the earth will be attracted to the Light (vv. 3-5). During the millennium, Israel will be at the head of the nations …
Blessings in the Millennial Kingdom
In chapters 1-34, Isaiah has delivered a message of judgment on all nations for their rejection of God. Chapter 34 spoke of great distress when God will judge all people for their actions. In this chapter, Isaiah contrasts the barrenness of Edom with the blossoming of Israel …