Monthly Archives: September 2012

Isaiah 37 and 38 are a continuation of the retelling of events between Kings Hezekiah of Judah and Sennacherib of Assyria as first told in 2 Kings. The Lord rewards Hezekiah’s faithfulness by confusing the Assyrian troops. Unfortunately, God also … Continue reading →

Isaiah 35 is considered to be a prophecy about Jesus. It is often read during Advent. It speaks of God’s establishment of his kingdom. God’s people will walk on the Holy Way where no one shall go astray. All will … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 33 and 34 Isaiah calls out to God for mercy. God is angry with the nations and will bring all of them low. If the people call out to God they will see God working. God will judge … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 31 and 32 God is dealing with the fact that God’s people have trusted in other gods and in other nations to protect them and help them rather than turning to their God first. Other gods and nations … Continue reading →

Isaiah 29 and 30 continue to speak of God’s punishment toward the nations that rise against the people of God. God causes their seers to become confused so they will not be warned of His coming wrath. God will show … Continue reading →

Isaiah 27 and 28 speak of the return of the remnant to Judah. Its guilt has been cleared. Isaiah, though, warns those who have led the people astray and have not followed the way of the Lord…to them will come … Continue reading →

In Isaiah 25 and 26 God has accomplished the restoration of Israel and Judah. God has punished the nations that would harm them. They sing out praises to God for His justice and righteousness. Isaiah tells the people that this … Continue reading →

Isaiah 23 and 24 includes an oracle concerning Tyre. Many of these oracles refer to places that are representative of those who do not follow the Lord. They are known for the great evil their prosperity and power has caused. … Continue reading →

Isaiah 21 and 22 contain oracles concerning the wilderness of the sea, Dumah, and the valley of visions. They, too, speak of doom against the enemies of Zion. They predict the time when God will return a ruler to Judah … Continue reading →

Isaiah 17 and 18 contain an oracle regarding Damascus and Ethiopia. The harvest will be decimated. The cities will be laid waste. Those who have forgotten the Lord will be punished, but those who plunder Israel will also suffer. Another … Continue reading →