The Book of Isaiah

Ray of Hope Christian Church May 22, 2012

Isaiah 1:1-31

The Pentateuch or the Law and the Historical books 17

The Writings or personal and experiential books - 5

The Prophets:

the 5 Major and 12 Minor prophets

The word prophet is made up of two words. The word pro means in place of rather than beforehand as in the words, provide or provision. The remainder of the word prophet is from the Greek pheimi which means, to speak.

Exodus 7:1

Another word for prophet is nabi or mouthpiece.

Prophecy is not merely prediction or foretelling the future. Prophecy is also forth-telling or declaring a truth by the inspiration of God.

Deuteronomy 18:15,18,22

I must speak only what God puts in my mouth. Numbers 22:38

Isaiah, whose name means Jehovah is salvation, was a prophet in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah.

from a family of means married 8:3 had at least two sons 7:3;8:3

Isaiahs call is found in Chapter 6

He received a vision of God 6:1-4 The vision produced conviction and confession- 6:5 He was forgiven and cleansed 6:6-7

Isaiahs call is found in Chapter 6

He heard Gods call 6:8 He offered himself for Gods service 6:8 He was commissioned for service 6:9-13

Discussion:
Have you ever had a vision or an awe-inspiring encounter with God? What feelings, emotions, and/or actions did it produce? Is your life any different because of it?

Isaiah 7:4-9

Isaiah 55:10-11

Isaiah 46:9-11

Chapters 36-39

The Structure of the Book I. The Judgment of God Gods Government - Chapters 1-39
Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem 1-12 Judgment on the nations 13-27 Warnings and promises 28-35 Historical -36-39

II. The Comfort of God Gods Grace - Chapters 40-66

Jehovah and idols 40-48 The Coming Messiah 49-57 Final restoration and promised glory Chapters 58-66

The book of Isaiah is often called the Bible in miniature form.

Comprised of 66 chapters Divided into two main sections First section is comprised of 39 books and deals with Gods judgment Second section is comprised of 27 books and deals with the compassion and mercy of God.

54:7-8 For a brief moment I abandoned you, but with deep compassion I will bring you back. In a surge of anger I hid my face from you for a moment, but with everlasting kindness I will have compassion on you.

29:13 these people come near to me with their mouths and honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. Their worship of me is made up of rules taught by men.

 God tries to get them to act right. 1:2 Their suffering was a consequence, a result of their sins. 1:5ff God begs them to change their ways. 1:16-18

 God gives them choice - 1:19-20 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best of the land, But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.

 God tells them, he is going to have to punish them Isaiah 3:1-9 God has to punish them because they are so obstinate and rebellious!

 Isaiah 30:1,9, Woe to the obstinate children. These are a rebellious people. Isaiah 30:12, therefore, they will meet destruction.

 Isaiah 30:15, It doesnt have to be this way Isaiah 48:17-18, God repeatedly tries to tell them what is right

Discussion:
What is it about human nature that persists with harmful and destructive behavior against Gods word and our own good?

 Isaiah 30:18, God is continually gracious to us

 Isaiah 49:14-16 Isaiah 43:1-6 He keeps calling out to them to come back - Isaiah 55:1-7, because God is a forgiving God Isaiah 38:17,

Isaiah 43:25

Isaiah gives the rich prophetic picture of Christ

His birth 7:14, 9:6, Matt. 1:23 His anointing - 61:1-2, Luke 4:17-19 His rejection 6:9-11 John 12:37-45 His ministry to the Gentiles 49:6, Luke 2:32, Acts 13:47

Isaiah gives the rich prophetic picture of Christ

His suffering and death Isaiah 52:13-53:12 His resurrection 55:3, Acts 13:34 His Sovereign reign as King Isaiah 9:6-7, 11:1,6,8;59:20-21, Rev. 19:13-16

There will be a new day Old things will pass away all things will become new. Isaiah 60

A New Heaven and a New Earth Isaiah 65:17-18, Rev. 21