Isaiah tells us that the even death will no longer oppress man. Death is swallowed up by God! The enemy that NONE of us can beat. When God created man, he was able to live FOREVER. He did not know disease or illness. Death was something he only heard about in God’s warning to him. […]
Not only the nations around Israel will face judgment, but the WHOLE earth too. It goes beyond man and includes the earth itself and the hosts of heaven. I’m pretty sure this prophecy is talking about the FINAL judgment. Probably after Satan has been released from the pit and defeated once again by Jesus. At […]
Isaiah now turns to Tyre with a word from the Lord. And it is NOT a good word. But is has redemption as its ending. This too is from the Lord. God said He would punish Tyre for its “pompous pride.” Her fame as the “merchant of the nations” will end; for a time. Those […]
Jerusalem is not spared a dire prophecy of its own. Isaiah tells them that, because they are trusting in men instead of God, they too are going down. Instead of being on their knees in sackcloth and prayer, the people of Judah and Jerusalem are celebrating. What are they celebrating? Their alliance with Assyria to […]
Isaiah brings two related visions from God. He is the watchman for both. His cry is a warning that the people MUST heed! The watchman’s cry is for Israel. I’m going to come straight out and admit that this section is NOT clear and concise. It’s not easy for me to understand. Even after reading […]
