In direct contrast with the previous chapter, and as a culmination of the messages to and about the nations (chapters 13-35), Isaiah 35 sings (2, 6, 10) a joyful finale of the physical return and spiritual restoration of God’s people. …
Category: Isaiah
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 34)
God’s severe, devastating judgement is coming upon the nations of the earth. That is the sobering message announced in Isaiah 34. The chapter begins with a summons to the nations to “hear” and “give attention” (1). The Lord wants the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 33)
In this message, Isaiah again brings another message carrying the themes of God’s coming judgment and salvation. Nations and individuals given to injustice, deception, and oppression are brought low as God lifts himself up. The people of Zion who rely…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 32)
Chapter 32 divides roughly into two halves; the first giving a grand vision of Israel under the rule of a righteous king and noble princes (1-8) and the back half giving a warning of immanent disruption and disaster to the…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 31)
Continuing the rebuke on Israel’s turn to Egypt for deliverance from Assyria, chapter 31 begins with a pronouncement of coming disaster: “Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help.” In their fear of the Assyrian armies, Israel seeks…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 30)
Chapters 30-31 confront a situation going on in Judah during Isaiah’s ministry: God’s people, frightened by the advance of the Assyrians, were turning to Egypt for protection. Rather than look to the Lord, seeking His direction and asking him to…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 29)
Chapter 29 provides another version of a similar theme in Isaiah’s book: God promises to contend with his own people for spiritual indifference and hypocrisy by sending foreign foes to attack them. He also promises, at the appointed time, to…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 28)
A new section launches with chapter 28 where Isaiah speaks of the coming judgment upon Israel (both northern and southern kingdoms) for their refusal to remain faithful to the Lord their God (chapters 28-35). While most of God’s revelation in…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 27)
Continuing the theme of deliverance on the far side of judgment that was prominent in chapter 26, Isaiah 27 begins with a vision of the world at peace and rest. “In that day” (1, 2) looks forward—past the furious judgment…
Tuesdays with Isaiah (Chapter 26)
The opening phrase, “In that day” links chapter 26 to the previous two (24:21; 25:9). Isaiah speaks of the Day of the Lord—the time He judges the nations and inhabitants of the earth, redeems and refines his people, and sets…
Rick and Linda Reed 