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 […]
Isaiah gives a prophecy with a timeline and a definite result. No doubt will remain when the captives are led away naked and barefoot as their earthly help fails. This prophecy is NOT one for the end times. It has already happened in history, but it was still a future event when Isaiah ‘dropped his […]
Isaiah is still continuing with his prophecies regarding the nations. This one is about blessings for the very people who were being cursed. They turn to God!!! I was very surprised to see God proclaiming blessings for Egypt and Assyria, especially after just announcing the hard times ahead for them. Notice here that God does […]
