Isaiah
- Isaiah
Description
In the prophetic books, poetic speeches replace narrative as the main type of writing. Seven themes that are common in prophetic books are word and symbol, election and covenant, rebellion, judgment, God’s compassion, redemption and consummation. These themes can be compressed into the ideas of sin, judgment and renewal. Books of prophecy stress how to live for God. Isaiah lived during a time when Assyria exerted its influence on Israel. Isaiah warns people about the folly of idolatry and treating each other unfairly. He also looks into the future and describes the Messiah, and a time when God will judge sin and create a new earth. He moves from creation to new creation.
Outline
II. Latter Prophets
A. Introduction
1. How to read the prophetic books
2. Books of prophecy stress how to live for God.
B. Isaiah
1. Historical background
2. Isaiah's message
3. Outline of Isaiah
a. Isaiah calls heaven and earth as witnesses of the sin of the people of Israel, describes the day of judgment, and tells how God will shield his people in Zion. (chapters 1-4)
b. Israel won’t repent, so Isaiah sees judgment coming, but beyond that he sees the Messiah coming who will be the perfect king. The Messiah will be God with us and bring righteousness and peace. (chapters 5-12)
c. Yahweh is described as the maker of humanity and plans human history. (chapter 13-27)
d. Yahweh causes the earth to mourn because of judgment and rejoice when it ends. (chapters 28-35)
e. Focuses on Isaiah’s description of a new creation. In chapter 41, God refers to Israel as His servant whom He will save. In chapter 42, the imagery changes to the Messiah as the servant. In chapter 49, Israel is again referred to as God’s servant. God the creator sends His servant, the Messiah, to Israel, for His glory. Chapters 52 and 53 are referred to in the Gospels to describe Jesus as a Suffering Servant.. (chapters 36-56:8)
f. There is wickedness on the earth and the Messiah will come to make it right. (56:9-62:12)
g. Yahweh’s judgment will create a people that will bless themselves in Him. God will call priests and servants of His from all nations. (chapters 63-66)
4. Concluding thoughts
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