Isaiah 31:1–9 (NKJV) 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, And rely on horses, Who trust in chariots because they are many, And in horsemen because they are very strong, But who do not look to the Holy One of Israel, Nor seek the LORD! 2 Yet He also is wise … Continue reading Only Trust God!
Don’t Trust in Egypt
Isaiah 30:1 - 33 Israel is warned about trusting in Egypt for their safety and strength. Pharoah will one day be disgusted at their inability to profit him. The beasts of the South will come bearing riches and animals, but Israel will not profit. The rebellious people of Israel and Judah, who trust in men … Continue reading Don’t Trust in Egypt
Woe to Jerusalem: All Mouth, No Heart
Isaiah 29:1-24 Isaiah speaks the woes from the Lord upon Jerusalem (Ariel). He pledges to lay siege to the city so strongly that their voices will sound like whispers from the ground. While Jerusalem will be defeated, God's prophecy against those who attack Jerusalem. They will experience storm, tempest, and fire. They will dream that … Continue reading Woe to Jerusalem: All Mouth, No Heart
Woe to Ephraim and Jerusalem
Isaiah 28:1 - 29 Isaiah delivers a message of judgment against Ephraim, a half-tribe of Israel. These drunk, proud people will be brought to brought into trouble, and the remnant of God's people will reign. Isaiah proclaims that the young will rise up and lead in place of the established leaders who have failed through … Continue reading Woe to Ephraim and Jerusalem
The Great Comeback
Isaiah 27:1 - 13 27:1 In that day the Lord with His severe sword, great and strong, Will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan that twisted serpent; And He will slay the reptile that is in the sea. The Lord has declared His intention to punish the nations for attacking Israel and Judah, and His … Continue reading The Great Comeback
Perfect Peace
Isaiah 26:1–21 (NKJV) 26:1 In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: “We have a strong city; God will appoint salvation for walls and bulwarks. 2 Open the gates, That the righteous nation which keeps the truth may enter in. 3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind … Continue reading Perfect Peace
Praise to God
Isaiah 25:1–12 (NKJV) 25:1 O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, For You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. 2 For You have made a city a ruin, A fortified city a ruin, A palace of foreigners to be a city … Continue reading Praise to God
Judgment on the Earth
Isaiah 24:1 - 23 In this chapter, the Lord broadens His pen stroke of prophecy by speaking of the condition of the whole earth, or at least the entirety of the parts discussed in this chapter. Plunder shall come to all, without respect of person or status in life. Mourning and languishing will be the … Continue reading Judgment on the Earth
Against Tyre
Isaiah 23:1–18 (NKJV) 23:1 The burden against Tyre. Wail, you ships of Tarshish! For it is laid waste, So that there is no house, no harbor; From the land of Cyprus it is revealed to them. 2 Be still, you inhabitants of the coastland, You merchants of Sidon, Whom those who cross the sea have … Continue reading Against Tyre
Against Jerusalem. Against Shebna
Isaiah Chapter 22 In this passage, Isaiah delivers one of the most saddening of all the prophecies of the book, the proclamation against Jerusalem, the holy city. This capital of Judah is arrogant, boisterous, not aware of the impending tragedy. The rulers are already declared captured. The men are already seen as slain with the … Continue reading Against Jerusalem. Against Shebna
Devoted To You 