The Case of the Sin of Judah – Isaiah 1
The book of Isaiah begins with a court room scene – “The Case of the Sin of Judah”. God, the first and only witness, brings his case...
The Book of Isaiah is often quoted by Christians, with many famous passages. Isaiah 7 and 9 are read at Christmas, Isaiah 61 is read when speaking of Jesus’ ministry, Isaiah 53 is read when speaking of Christ’s death – all wonderful passages. But the book is much much more than those famous passages as well.  Written over 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah was a prophetic heavyweight and much of this book will challenge & inspire us today, as well consistently pointing to Christ as the Messiah and Saviour to come.
The book of Isaiah begins with a court room scene – “The Case of the Sin of Judah”. God, the first and only witness, brings his case...
Having described the sin of Judah in chapter 1, Isaiah prophecies about the future Jerusalem to come, when the mountain of the LORD will be lifted high...
God is a God of justice and holiness. In Isaiah 3, Isaiah describes God’s righteous anger and judgement upon Judah’s sin. The passage is scary to read. ...
God wants to thrive. He wants to bless us. And he wants us to bear good fruit for his kingdom. In Isaiah 5, Judah demonstrates how she...
The moment when God reveals himself to Isaiah and commissions him is a significant moment, just after King Uzziah’s death. But God shows Isaiah that God himself...
“Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14. We read these words every Christmas and think we know...
God will execute justice on the land of Judah through his instrument, the King of Assyria. King Ahaz was gearing the wrong thing! We, too, might at...
In the previous chapter, Isaiah prophesied judgement on the land of Judah, but in chapter 9, he prophesies about light and hope. He prophesies about a Son...
In chapters 9 & 10 of Isaiah, God reveals his righteousness and his wrath upon Israel’s sin. We are also guilty of pride and arrogance, not seeking...
Just as Israel was judged by God in chapter 9, so Assyria is judged for her arrogance in chapter 10. God is portrayed as a powerful, yet...
After two chapters of judgement in Isaiah 9 & 10, Isaiah prophesies hope in chapter 11, speaking of the Messiah to come, on whom the Spirit of...
The Messiah described in Isaiah 11 wins a glorious victory, which causes thanksgiving and celebration in chapter 12. How should Christians respond to Jesus Christ, our Lord,...
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