Tag: Isaiah

[:en]A prophesy of Christ’s humiliation, suffering, death and burial: Jesus was despised (v. 3), stricken and smitten (v. 4), pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities (v. 5).  He was oppressed and afflicted (v. 7), cut off from the land of living (v. 8) and assigned a grave with the wicked (v. 9). … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 53[:]

[:en]Zion was told to wake up and put on garments of splendor and free themselves from the chains on their neck (vs. 1-2). )They must shout for joy because the Lord had comforted them and redeemed Jerusalem.  He had proclaimed peace and brought good tidings of salvation (vs. 7-9).  They were advised to depart and… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 52[:]

[:en]As the nation was preparing to leave Babylon and return home, God instructed them to remember the past (vs. 1-2), look forward to His salvation (vs. 3-8), and press on to Zion (vs. 9-11). “But my salvation will last forever, my righteousness will never fail” (v. 6b) “But my righteousness will last forever, my salvation… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 51[:]

[:en]Israel was unfaithful to the Lord but the Lord Jesus has a ready tongue and open ear (vs. 4-5), a set face (v. 7), and a body enduring suffering (v. 6) in obedience to His Father.  Those who walk in the dark without light must trust in the name of the Lord and rely on… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 50[:]

[:en]Promises of God to Israel: In the time of my favor,I will answer you, and in the day of salvation I will help you.  I will keep you and make you to be a covenant for the people to restore the land and to reassign its desolate inheritances (v. 8) I will set you free. … Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 49[:]

[:en]Stubborn Israel – They took oaths in the name of the Lord, invoke the God of Israel, called themselves citizens of the Holy city but not in truth or righteousness (v. 12) Benefits of Paying attention to His commands: (vs. 18-19) Your peace will like a river Your righteousness like the waves of the sea… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 48[:]

[:en]The Fall of Babylon: Babylon will go down and sit in the dust (vs. 1).  Their nakedness will be exposed and their shame uncovered (v. 3).  They will no longer be called Queen of Kingdom (v. 5) because they will lose their children and become widows (v. 9).  Disaster, calamity, catastrophe will come upon them… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 47[:]

[:en]The gods of Babylon versus the true God: The idols made by man cannot move and must be carried.  God of Jehovah created man and He is the one carrying people (v. 7a) The idols do not answer nor save anyone from his troubles.  God of Jehovah answers our cry (v. 7b) The idols cannot… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 46[:]

[:en]”I am the Lord, there is no God apart from me” was being repeated six times (v. 5, 6, 14, 18, 21, 22).  It emphasized the sovereignty of God, who anointed Cyrus and gave him honor to subdue nations and open the door before Him. (vs. 1-6) No one can question God because He was… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 45[:]

[:en]It is God who made us and formed us in the womb.  He will help us and provide our need. (vs. 1-4). He is the first and the last; apart from Him, there is no God (v. 6).  Those who made idols will be put to shame and brought down to terror and infamy (v.… Continue reading [:en]Thoughts from Isaiah 44[:]