Category Archives: Isaiah

shelter the outcasts

Isaiah 15-16 Though the prophet predicts a sudden attack, humiliating Moab, and God is behind the attack  — he also commands the inhabitants of Judah to grant asylum to the fleeing Moabites.   The people of God are not to gloat … Continue reading

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destruction from the Almighty

Isaiah 13-14 The day of the LORD will come for the powerful and oppressive Assyrians and Babylonians.  It will mean their destruction.  The king of Babylon thinks that he will arise to the heights of heaven (14:13).  In reality, Sheol … Continue reading

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“we can handle this”

Isaiah 9:8-10:34 The prophet rages against arrogance and pride here.  First, he attacks the prideful young men of Israel who insist that the Assyrian invasion is simply a temporary setback.  No, God is judging his own people for their unfaithfulness. … Continue reading

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harvest joy!

Isaiah 9:1-7 The prophet foresaw a time when Galilee will lose its contempt and replace it with glory. They will lose their darkness and replace it with light. They will lose their oppression and gain a peace so strong that … Continue reading

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the LORD, who is hiding his face

Isaiah 7-8 In times of spiritual darkness, lost people either dread or trust in political means, or are “drawn into occult gibberish” (ESV study bible).  Isaiah calls on the remnant to stay true to the LORD, even when he seems … Continue reading

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