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Dive into the life of Prophet Isaiah, known as "Yahweh is salvation," and his significant role in prophesying the judgment, hope, and restoration for Israel. Learn about Isaiah's family, message of sin and redemption, and his audience, including key lessons for today.
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How to Read a Prophet Isaiah 1:1-4, 10-11, 18-20
Isaiah – the Man • Son of Amoz • “Yahweh is salvation” • Of noble or royal descent • Based on access to court • Inhibition of confronting monarchs
Isaiah – the Man • Married a prophetess (8:3) • Two sons • “A remnant shall return” (7:3) • “The spoil speeds; the prey hastes”
Isaiah – the Man • His call – the year Uzziah died • Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Manasseh (Heb 11:37) • Hosea (Israel) and Micah (Judah)
Isaiah – the Audience • Speaks to all of Israel • Judgment and promise • Quoted 21 times in NT • 17 chap refer to Christ prophetically • Nationaland International
Isaiah – the Audience • Determine • Historical community – 740-690 AD • Foretelling and forthtelling • Futurecommunity • World • Church
Isaiah – the Message • Sin leads to exile • Divides, separates, destroys • NT – banished from God’s Presence
Isaiah – the Message • Judgment of sin • Prosperity tends toward tolerance • Pagan worship, injustice, neglect, pleasure • Maintain outward orthodoxy • Pharisee – outside of the cup
Isaiah – the Message • Book of Hope • Return of Israel • Prophesies about Jesus Christ
Isaiah – the Message • Restoration and Redemption • The Remnant • Messiah for the Nations • Restoration goes as deep as the smiting
Application • Judgment and mercy • Focus on the whole picture • Not just the either / or • Be realistic • Don’t sugar-coat or castigate