Isaiah tells the people that they will be captives of Babylon but that they will also be released. After their release they are given a taunting song to sing over Babylon. GOD tells the people, the remnant, to take up a “taunt against the king of Babylon” (verse 4a). He even gives them the words […]
God promises His people that He has NOT forgotten them. One day He will bring them back to their land, and those whom they served will serve them. The tables will be turned! First of all, let me say that I HATE slavery on ANY side! I don’t believe any man should own another man. […]
Isaiah shared a prophecy of Babylon’s fall even before it conquered Judah. It would be conquered by a “distant land” which was pouring out God’s wrath. I had to do a little research into Babylon’s history. I am NOT well versed in history, so, I turned to Google for some background. I was wondering if […]
Isaiah is looking at the day of salvation and the joy that will be on that day. “Shout, and sing for joy, O inhabitants of Zion, for great in your midst is the Holy One of Israel.” There are SO MANY days that deserve praise to the Lord! The day Isaiah is speaking of is […]
Isaiah brings us the promise of a shoot springing forth again from the “stump of Jesse”, meaning the Messiah is from the line of David. But He is also the “root of Jesse.” Jesse is the father of King David and God told David that his kingdom would last forever. But we know that didn’t […]
