The first book of the Major Prophets, Isaiah contains warnings of God’s coming judgement and detailed prophecies about the Messiah.
INTRODUCTION TO
Isaiah
Outline:
- Isaiah’s commission to proclaim judgment. (1:1–6:13)
- Destruction of Israel by Assyria. (7:1–10:4)
- Destruction of Assyria by God. (10:5–12:6)
- Prophecies concerning other pagan nations. (13:1–23:18)
- Israel’s judgment and deliverance. (24:1–27:13)
- Zion’s restoration. (28:1–35:10)
- Delay of judgment for Jerusalem through Hezekiah’s prayers. (36:1–39:8)
- Prophecy of Israel’s deliverance and deliverer. (40:1–57:21)
- The final kingdom and its glory. (58:1–66:24)
Author: Isaiah.
Date Written: Between 745 and 680 b.c.
Time Span: Isaiah’s prophetic ministry lasts about 60 years during the reigns of four kings of Judah: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.
Title: This book is named after its author, the prophet Isaiah.
Background: The well-educated, politically astute Isaiah lives in Jerusalem, the capital of Judah. Isaiah has messages for all Israel, but his ministry is primarily directed to Judah. Hosea and Micah are prophesying God’s Word at this same time. Tradition has it that Isaiah is sawn into pieces during the reign of evil Manasseh. The book of Isaiah begins the prophetical section of the Old Testament.
Where Written: Probably Jerusalem.
To Whom: Primarily to the nation of Judah, but also to all the surrounding nations.
Content: While Judah is spiritually destitute, Israel is even more corrupt. After Isaiah prophesies the destruction of Israel by Assyria, which indeed takes place shortly thereafter, he turns his attention to Judah. His message to Judah and the surrounding nations is that the judgment of God will come on them also. If they do not turn from their evil ways, they will be led into captivity by the Babylonians. All is not gloom, however, as Isaiah assures the people: those in captivity will be allowed to return to Jerusalem under Cyrus’s edict; a “suffering servant” will be born of a virgin as the child of God to be the Messiah and bring salvation to the world; and the restoration of Jerusalem will take place and bring abundant blessings to the new Zion. Isaiah’s prophecies concerning Jesus Christ are crystal clear, thorough, and probably more detailed than in any other Old Testament book.
Key Words: “Judgment”; “Salvation.”
Isaiah’s 66 chapters can be likened to a miniature Bible. The first 39 chapters correspond to the 39 books of the Old Testament by emphasizing God’s “judgment” on those who refuse to repent and turn to Him in faith. The final 27 chapters parallel the 27 books of the New Testament by focusing on the Messiah, who is our “salvation.”
Themes: • God is our eternal Comforter, Redeemer, and Savior. • God will pardon us of our sins if we will forsake our past and turn to Him. • The fleeting pleasure of sin in our lives will never be worth the extreme price we must pay for it (judgment from God). • God is holy and will not tarry while unholiness persists in His covenant people. • Deliverance is of God, not of man. • The greatest success in the world is being obedient to the will of God.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
