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Isaiah 41:1-29 The Lord gives Isaiah a series of questions relating to how the enemies of Israel and Judah came against them and won victory.  God sent them!  Even though this may seem frightening and somehow not like a protector of the people, God gave sufficient warnings and--as a just God--had to punish sin and … Continue reading Do Not Fear

Isaiah 40:1-31 This chapter of Isaiah begins with God telling Isaiah to comfort His people, for the mercy of God will end their warfare and forgive their sin.  She has paid a price for her sin that is enough.  Isaiah then shares a Messianic prophecy concerning John the Baptist and his role in preparing the … Continue reading Wait on the Lord

Isaiah 39:1–8 (NKJV) 39:1 At that time Merodach-Baladan the son of Baladan, king of Babylon, sent letters and a present to Hezekiah, for he heard that he had been sick and had recovered. 2 And Hezekiah was pleased with them, and showed them the house of his treasures—the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, … Continue reading Stop Showing Off!

Isaiah 38:1–22 (NKJV) 38:1 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the LORD: ‘Set your house in order, for you shall die and not live.’ ” 2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to … Continue reading Hezekiah’s Reprieve

The king of Assyria sent a message to King Hezekiah by the Rabshakeh.  He proclaimed that he would overtake the country and make them slaves.  In their shock, they went to the prophet Isaiah and asked His advice.  He told them not to feat the words of their enemy, but to trust God.  As a … Continue reading Trust in God

Isaiah 36:1–22 (NKJV) 36:1 Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of King Hezekiah that Sennacherib king of Assyria came up against all the fortified cities of Judah and took them. 2 Then the king of Assyria sent the Rabshakeh with a great army from Lachish to King Hezekiah at Jerusalem. And he stood … Continue reading We Trust in the Lord Our God

Isaiah 35:1–10 (NKJV) 35 The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, Even with joy and singing. The glory of Lebanon shall be given to it, The excellence of Carmel and Sharon. They shall see the … Continue reading The Restoration of Zion

Isaiah 34:1–17 (NKJV) 34:1 Come near, you nations, to hear; And heed, you people! Let the earth hear, and all that is in it, The world and all things that come forth from it. 2 For the indignation of the LORD is against all nations, And His fury against all their armies; He has utterly … Continue reading Listen to My Plan

Isaiah 33:1-24 Jerusalem was overwhelmed by the conquerors who came against them in judgment for their rebellion.  Isaiah speaks to those who plunder the land of the People of God.  When their plundering ends, they will be plundered.  The Lord will be gracious to His people, and they will be restored.  When the Lord lifts … Continue reading Great King, Visit in Our Distress

Isaiah 32:1–20 (NKJV) 32:1 Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, And princes will rule with justice. 2 A man will be as a hiding place from the wind, And a cover from the tempest, As rivers of water in a dry place, As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. 3 … Continue reading Behold, A King!