Fasting and the Sabbath – Isaiah 58
Read the Passage: Isaiah 58 Counterfeit Religion (58:1–5) The first half of the book of Isaiah is largely focused upon messages of rebuke and judgment (cf. Isa. 1–39), while the […]
The Abundant Life – Isaiah 55
Read the Passage: Isaiah 55 Invitation (55:1–5) This chapter begins with an invitation to “everyone who thirsts” (Isa. 55:1), which includes both Jew and Gentile. In giving and describing an […]
The Suffering Servant – Isaiah 53
Read the Passage: Isaiah 53 Appearance (53:1–3) As was previously noted, the book of Isaiah contains four so-called “Servant Songs,” which are sometimes referred to as “Servant Poems.” These Songs, […]
The Servant of God – Isaiah 49
Read the Passage: Isaiah 49 Called and Restored (49:1–13) The book of Isaiah contains four so-called “Servant Songs,” sometimes called “Servant Poems,” which describe a particular Servant of God, who […]
The Folly of Idolatry – Isaiah 46
Read the Passage: Isaiah 46 Weakness Described (46:1–2) In this section of his book, Isaiah comforts a future generation of exiled Jews who are in captivity in Babylon. In this […]
Fasting and the Sabbath – Isaiah 58
Read the Passage: Isaiah 58 Counterfeit Religion (58:1–5) The first half of the book of Isaiah is largely focused upon messages of rebuke and judgment (cf. Isa. 1–39), while the […]
Redemption of God’s People – Isaiah 43
Read the Passage: Isaiah 43 God’s Deliverance (43:1–7) Isaiah 43 is one of the high-point chapters in all of the Old Testament, as here God makes it clear that the […]
Comfort of Salvation – Isaiah 40
Read the Passage: Isaiah 40 Comfort from God (40:1–8) Isaiah 40 marks a turning point in this book, as beginning here Isaiah’s message changes from one of dread and judgment […]
Trusting in God – Isaiah 37
Read the Passage: Isaiah 37 Isaiah’s Assurance (37:1–7) Isaiah 36–39 is an historical narrative that punctuates the prophecies of Isaiah. These four chapters are almost copied verbatim in 2 Kings […]
