Tag: Isaiah

[: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[:]

[: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]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]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]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]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]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]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[:]

[:en]Israel and Assyria united to depose King Ahaz, the king of Judah.  The Lord told the king of Israel to ask a sign from God but he refused.  Instead, he trusted in his own wisdom to make a treaty with the king of Assyria.  Later, Assyria invaded Israel in 722 BC and the nation came… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 7[:]

[:en]Isaiah saw the vision of the Lord seated on the throne high and exalted in perfect control of everything  (vs. 1-4).  He saw himself as a sinner with unclean lips.  When he confessed his sins, the Lord cleaned his guilt (vs. 5-7).  Then he heard God calling him to preach message to the rebellious people… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 6[:]