[:en]AN ORACLE AGAINST DAMASCUS Damascus is the capital of Syria. The northern kingdom of Israel had allied with Syria and their battle fell into the hands of the Assyrians. They trusted a country that do not trust in the Lord, so they also got their judgment. The entire chapter pictured God’s judgment on Israel. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 17[:]
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[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 16[:]
[:en]Since Moab was the descendants of Lot with her daughter and Lot was the nephew of Abraham, they should have made peace with Judah and gone to Jerusalem for asylum. But their pride prevented from seeking the God of Israel. Therefore, they were invaded by the Assyria army and in total ruin. Joy and gladness… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 16[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 15[:]
[:en]A Prophesy Against Moab The nation of Moab was born out of Lot’s incestuous union wwith one of his daughter. (Gen. 19:30-38) It was a proud nation that trusted in its own strength. But when the Assyrians invaded them, their boastings turned to weeping and fleeing. Their wealth were being carried out and the city… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 15[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 14[:]
[:en]Behind all the evil system of Babylon was Lucifer whose description is as follows: (vs. 12-15_ He is the morning star and son of the dawn. He had fallen from heaven and cast down to the earth. He wanted to be like the Most High by ascending to heaven, by raising his throne above the… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 14[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 13[:]
[:en]Isaiah announced God’s judgment on Babylon. The Babylonians swallowed up the Assyrians and took Judah captive. One day, they will be defeated by the Medes and Persians. (vs. 17-22). God is sovereign. He can use heathen nation to do His work. The fall of Babylon was fulfilled and the city empire was no more. It… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 13[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 12[:]
[:en]SONGS OF PRAISE Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation . Give thanks to the Lord! Call on His name. Make known among the nations what He has done; And proclaim that his name is… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 12[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 11[:]
[:en]A branch will come up and bear fruit. He will delight the Lord through the Spirit of the Lord, the Spirit of Wisdom and of Understanding, the Spirit of Counsel and of zPower and the Spirit of Knowledge and of the fear of the Lord. (vs. 1-2) He will judge with righteousness and faithfulness for… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 11[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 10[:]
[:en]The leaders in Israel were greedy and unjust. They issued oppressive decreees to deprive the poor of their rights and withold justice from the oppressed. They robbed the widow and the fatherless. But when the judgment of the Lord came, what good is all the wealth? (vs. 1-4) God used Assyria as His tool to… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 10[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 9[:]
[:en]The prediction of Jesus’ birth: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (v. 6) . Jesus shall reign in His kingdom with justice and righeousness. There will… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 9[:]
[:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 8[:]
[:en]The Lord used Assyria as His instrument to discipline Syria (Damascus), and Israel (Samaria). King Ahaz had rejected the quiet water of Shiloah (a spring in Jerusalem) for the flood water of Euphrates (in reference to Assyria). (vs. 6-8) We are to fear God instead of men. For God is the Holy One and He… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 8[:]