What a chapter, Isaiah 7. It is chock full of history, with a major sliver of prophecy embedded therein, as well as being loaded with a cast of interesting characters! There is "wicked" King Ahaz of Judah, sort of the chapter's protagonist or main … [Continue reading]
ISAIAH, CHAPTER 6 … THINGS I DIDN’T SAY
The remaining half of Isaiah chapter 6 is a stark statement of reality. God has just "called' Isaiah to preach, but then (immediately) God told the Prophet of the meager results his ministry would realize, accomplish! The Lord speaking to … [Continue reading]
ISAIAH, CHAPTER 6 … THE “CALL”
Isaiah had already been preaching for five whole chapters … before he related his "call" to the ministry! Yes, Isaiah chapter 6 begins with what is often classified as a "call narrative" in Scripture. These ("call narratives") must be … [Continue reading]
ISAIAH, CHAPTER 5 … THINGS I DIDN’T SAY
The bulk of Isaiah chapter 5 (from verse 8 through verse 30) consists of a blistering Sermon Isaiah preached, part of a longer Message really. This Paragraph is clearly marked by its use of a series of "Woes" announced by the Prophet. (Some Bible … [Continue reading]
ISAIAH, CHAPTER 5 … GOD’S VINEYARD
Oh, how very much the Bible says about vineyards, grapes and the "fruit of the vine!" But Isaiah the Prophet may be at the vanguard of that great "agricultural metaphor," applying it especially (and originally) to Israel. And the Book's … [Continue reading]
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