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Isaiah ch.37 - Blasphemy, Prayer, Salvation
The center stage of the drama of Ch.37 is the theme of blasphemy. God is assailed by Sannecherib and God will take action to defend His name.
3 years ago
Isaiah ch.36 - RavShakeh's Oratory
The Assyrians have destroyed the major cities of Judah. Now their army advances to besiege Jerusalem.
Our chapter offers us the speeches of the senio…
3 years ago
Isaiah ch.35 - Making the Desert Bloom
This is a jubilant chapter of healing, redemption and joy: The desert blooms, illness and handicap are removed (possibly a spiritual metaphor), and G…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.34 - The Destruction of Edom
The rivalry and antagonism between Israel (Judah) and Edom, takes us back to Yaakov and Esav. In this period violence seems to have flared between th…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.33 - The Definition of Worthiness
Chapter 33 is a series of interlocking themes: the downfall of our enemies, God's salvation, justice, Jerusalem, but we shall focus one final theme: …
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.32 - Leadership, Justice and Peace
Isaiah paints a vision of a national leadership that is dedicated to justice, and fostering a society of attentiveness, care for all, equity, law, ki…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.31 - Bittachon. Faith in God
Isaiah advises Hezekiah to remain independent, and God will protect Israel: "Like a lion roars over its prey... like birds fly free."
But can we simp…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.30 - Seeking Refuge with Pharaoh
In chapter 30 and 31, Isaiah warms Hezekiah, in the lead-up to the Assyrian assault - not to forge alliances with Egypt.
We will go into the biblical…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.29 - A Sealed Book
Isaiah contrasts his prophecy with the political prognosis of other religious and political figures in Jerusalem as the Assyrians advance. Isaiah say…
3 years, 1 month ago
Isaiah ch.28 - A Drunken Society
The prophet accuses the people in Samaria and Jerusalem of being drunk - proud and intoxicated - and deaf to the words of the prophet which they comp…
3 years, 1 month ago