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…. Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 6 The Prophet Isaiah Isa 1-39. The Prophet Isaiah. Prophet to Jerusalem, Judah He also referenced Israel, other nations Prophesied during reigns of 4 kings 1:1 Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah Called during Uzziah’s last year 6:1
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Divided Kingdom, part 2 Judah Alone Lesson 6 The Prophet Isaiah Isa 1-39
The Prophet Isaiah • Prophet to Jerusalem, Judah • He also referenced Israel, other nations • Prophesied during reigns of 4 kings 1:1 • Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah • Called during Uzziah’s last year 6:1 • Approx. 707 B.C. (15 yrs. after Israel’s fall)
The Prophet Isaiah The Man • Son of Amoz 1:1(6 other references) • Name = “Salvation of the Lord” – Though he did preach a message of judgment on Judah’s sins, perhaps no other O.T. prophet speaks more of ultimate salvation in the Messiah • Appears to have been married 8:3 • Father of 2 sons 7:3 8:1
The Prophet Isaiah The Man • Well acquainted with politics of his day – Unable to say whether this knowledge was by Divine inspiration only, or also by a position at court (statesman) – We can say he was some type of royal “historiographer” 2 Chron 26:22 32:32 • Jewish tradition claims he was one of those slain by Manasseh cp. Heb 11:37
The Prophet Isaiah The Message • Prophesied in Judah (along with Micah) • At the same time, Amos & Hosea in Israel • He also pronounced judgments upon other nations (Syria, Babylon, Assyria, Philistia, Moab, Ethiopia, Egypt, Edom, Arabia, Tyre) • More so God’s mouthpiece re: Judah’s need for repentance to avoid destruction • Many Messianic references (“Salvation”)
Jeff The Prophet Isaiah The Book • It can be divided into 2 main sections: Isa 1-39“The Assyrian Period” • God’s use of Assyria to judge His people, other nations • Sins of Judah, other nations chronicled • Judah is spared from Assyrian destruction • Many references re: Christ, N.T. kingdom • Historical (non-prophetic) narrative bridges to 2nd section chs. 36-39
Gary The Prophet Isaiah The Book • It can be divided into 2 main sections: Isa 40-66“The Babylonian Period” • Babylon will replace Assyria as dominant world power • Sins of Judah, other nations chronicled • Babylon will also be judged (Medes) • Numerous Messianic references to Christ, N.T. kingdom
The Prophet Isaiah The Book • Messianic Passages – Mountain of Zion Isa 2 – The Branch of the Lord Isa 4, 11 – Immanuel’s virgin birth Isa 7 – The Prince of Peace Isa 9 – The Chief Cornerstone Isa 28 – The Suffering Servant Isa 52-53
The Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 1-39 • Messages to Israel & Judah Isa 1-12 – Wickedness found among them (idols, immorality, ritualism, vanity) – God’s people are as Sodom & Gomorrah and will be treated as such – Yet, there is hope…a remnant – Even more so, the mountain of the Lord’s house will be established… Immanuel will be born…
The Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 1-39 • Messages to other nations Isa 13-23 – All the prophets portray God as Ruler of all nations…all are accountable to Him – God will not reprove sin among His own people and disregard it among all the other nations – Series of judgments on other nations for their sins is detailed
The Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 1-39 • Contrast of God’s people, other nations Isa 24-27 – A contrast is made between the judgments upon all nations for their sins (including Israel, Judah) and the glory to be restored to God’s people only – Deliverance can only be found in being God’s people
The Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 1-39 • Rebukes & Promises Re: Judah’s Future Isa 28-35 – Rebuke of their attitude re: God’s word – Promise of the Cornerstone in Zion – Rebuke of their reliance upon Egypt – Promise of Jehovah being the Helper in their times of trouble
The Prophet Isaiah Isaiah 1-39 • Historical (Non-prophetic) narrative that bridges to 2nd section Isa 36-39 – God saves Judah from Sennacherib and Rabshakeh via Isaiah’s counsel and Hezekiah’s prayer Isa 36-37 – Hezekiah’s deliverance from sickness… God adds 15 years to his life Isa 38 – Hezekiah’s foolishness with the Babylonians Isa 39
LESSONS From Isaiah’s Prophecy • God does indeed raise up, remove world leaders Dan 4:17 Rom 13:1 • Isaiah’s writings re: the Messiah were still a mystery to him 1 Pet 1:7-12 • God is merciful to His people, even when they don’t deserve it…prayer plays a HUGE role Jas 5:16b