ISAIAH OUTLINE. I. What Kind of Men? 1. They were human a. They were real life people b. Men of high character c. They were preacher’s of God’s word 2

ISAIAH OUTLINE

I. What Kind of Men?1. They were human1. They were human

a. They were real life peoplea. They were real life peopleb. Men of high characterb. Men of high characterc. They were preacher’s of God’s wordc. They were preacher’s of God’s word

2. Uncompromising individuals2. Uncompromising individuals

3. Conscious of a divine call3. Conscious of a divine call

4. Rugged of body and character4. Rugged of body and character

5. Aware of God’s authority and backing5. Aware of God’s authority and backing

I. What Kind of Men? (Continued)

6. Men of prayer and communion with God6. Men of prayer and communion with God

7. Clean and consecrated in life and character7. Clean and consecrated in life and character

8. Conscious of privileged access to the inner 8. Conscious of privileged access to the inner Counsel of GodCounsel of God

9. Outspoken critics of evils in the social order9. Outspoken critics of evils in the social order

10. God’s agents for revealing the future10. God’s agents for revealing the future

II. What was their mission?

A. They were spokesmen for GodA. They were spokesmen for God

1. Judgment – Amos 3:2; Hosea 4:6;Micah 3:12; 1. Judgment – Amos 3:2; Hosea 4:6;Micah 3:12; Isa.1:9-10Isa.1:9-10

2. Salvation- Amos 9:11-14; Isaiah 2:1-4; 35:82. Salvation- Amos 9:11-14; Isaiah 2:1-4; 35:8

III. Basic Principles for Understanding the Prophets

1. He was moved by the Holy Spirit II Peter 1:20-211. He was moved by the Holy Spirit II Peter 1:20-212. He did not introduce new or strange things Deut. 13:1-52. He did not introduce new or strange things Deut. 13:1-53. Prophet’s Oracles come to pass Deut. 18:20-223. Prophet’s Oracles come to pass Deut. 18:20-224. Sometimes Prophecy is conditional Jeremiah 18:5-144. Sometimes Prophecy is conditional Jeremiah 18:5-145. Sometimes a threat may be delayed by repentance. I Kgs. 5. Sometimes a threat may be delayed by repentance. I Kgs.

21:921:96. The Prophets lived before and immediately after the 6. The Prophets lived before and immediately after the

Assyrian and Babylonian captivity. Zechariah 1:5-6; II Assyrian and Babylonian captivity. Zechariah 1:5-6; II Chron. 36:20-23Chron. 36:20-23

7. Foretold First coming and the beginning of the Church. 7. Foretold First coming and the beginning of the Church. Romans 1:2; Acts 3:24-26; I Peter 1:10-12Romans 1:2; Acts 3:24-26; I Peter 1:10-12

8. God’s Final Revelation is made in and by His Son. Heb. 1:1-8. God’s Final Revelation is made in and by His Son. Heb. 1:1-22

I. SOME STUDENT DIFFICULTIES

1. A Knowledge of Isaiah’s Writings1. A Knowledge of Isaiah’s Writings2. Disregard For Chronological Progression2. Disregard For Chronological Progression3. The way in which the speaker changes without 3. The way in which the speaker changes without

warningwarning4. The person being spoken to changes4. The person being spoken to changes5. Not told when a vision is received5. Not told when a vision is received6. More than one oracle at a time6. More than one oracle at a time7. Balance between Old Testament and New 7. Balance between Old Testament and New

TestamentTestament8. Not easy to spot the fulfillment8. Not easy to spot the fulfillment

II. THE PROPHET HIMSELF

1. His name – “Jehovah saves”1. His name – “Jehovah saves”

2. He was a city prophet2. He was a city prophet

3. He is a court prophet3. He is a court prophet

4. He is a married prophet4. He is a married prophet

5. He was also a sinful prophet5. He was also a sinful prophet

6. He is a faithful prophet6. He is a faithful prophet

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I. The Prophet’s CallI. The Prophet’s CallA. The Time-- “Year Ussiah died”A. The Time-- “Year Ussiah died”

B. The Place-- “In the Temple”B. The Place-- “In the Temple”

C. The Visio--ThreefoldC. The Visio--Threefold GodGod SinSin SalvationSalvation

D. The Commission – “Preach the Word”D. The Commission – “Preach the Word”

E. The Acceptance – “none at all”E. The Acceptance – “none at all”

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II. Scope of His influenceII. Scope of His influence

A. Generally preaches to ManyA. Generally preaches to Many

B. Specifically –Judah and JerusalemB. Specifically –Judah and Jerusalem

C. Hopefully Two ThemesC. Hopefully Two Themes

National deliverance/ExileNational deliverance/Exile

National Glory/ MessiahNational Glory/ Messiah

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III. The Prophet’s CharacterIII. The Prophet’s Character

A. His PersonA. His Person

B. His PatriotismB. His Patriotism

C. His PurityC. His PurityDenounced:Denounced:

False ProphetsFalse Prophets

Faithless leadersFaithless leaders

Fruitless peopleFruitless people

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IV. The Prophet’s Literary StyleIV. The Prophet’s Literary Style

A. Picturesque Illustrations A. Picturesque Illustrations

1. 5:1-7 –Strange Vineyard1. 5:1-7 –Strange Vineyard

2. 12:3—Well of Salvation2. 12:3—Well of Salvation

3. 28:23-29—Tilled Ground3. 28:23-29—Tilled Ground

4. 32: Hiding Place, a covert4. 32: Hiding Place, a covert

ISAIAHB. Epigrams and MetaphorsB. Epigrams and Metaphors

1. Judgment – Flood—Storm--Sound1. Judgment – Flood—Storm--Sound

2. Interrogation and dialogue2. Interrogation and dialogue

3. Hyperbole and Parable3. Hyperbole and Parable

4. Play on words4. Play on words

C. His Vocabulary largest of any book in the BibleC. His Vocabulary largest of any book in the Bible

Ezekiel—1535 separate words; Jeremiah 1653;Ezekiel—1535 separate words; Jeremiah 1653;

Psalmists –2170, Isaiah uses 2186 words.Psalmists –2170, Isaiah uses 2186 words.

D. The Prophet’s Poetic OratoryD. The Prophet’s Poetic Oratory

ISAIAH - LIST OF KINGS The Kings of JudahThe Kings of Judah

Amaziah (798-782)Amaziah (798-782) Asariah/Ussiah (792-740)Asariah/Ussiah (792-740)

Jotham (750-732)Jotham (750-732)Ahaz (735-715)Ahaz (735-715)Hezekiah (715-686)Hezekiah (715-686)Manasseh (697-642)Manasseh (697-642)

The Kings of Israel The Kings of Israel

Johoash (798-782)Johoash (798-782)Jeroboam (793-735)Jeroboam (793-735)Menahem (753-742)Menahem (753-742)Pekahiah (742-740)Pekahiah (742-740)Pekah (752-732)Pekah (752-732)Hosea (732-722)Hosea (732-722)

ISAIAH - LIST OF KINGS (Continued)

The Kings of Assyria The Kings of Assyria Tiglath-Pileser I (1116-Tiglath-Pileser I (1116-

1078 B.C.)1078 B.C.)Adad-nirari II (709-889 Adad-nirari II (709-889

B.C.)B.C.)Ashurnasirpal II ( 883-859 Ashurnasirpal II ( 883-859

B.C.)B.C.)Shalmaneser III (859-824 Shalmaneser III (859-824

B.C.)B.C.)Tiglath-Pileser III (Pul) Tiglath-Pileser III (Pul)

(745-727 (745-727 B.C.)B.C.)Shalmanesar V (727-722 Shalmanesar V (727-722

B.C. B.C. Sargon (721-705 B.C.)Sargon (721-705 B.C.)Sennacherib (705-681 Sennacherib (705-681

B.C.)B.C.)

HOW MANY PEOPLE WROTE THE BOOK OF ISAIAH

1. The New Testament quotes all sections and 1. The New Testament quotes all sections and attributes them to Isaiahattributes them to Isaiah

a. Matthew 3:3- Isaiah 40:3a. Matthew 3:3- Isaiah 40:3b. Matthew 4:14 – Isaiah 9:1-2b. Matthew 4:14 – Isaiah 9:1-2c. Matthew 8:17 –Isaiah 53:3c. Matthew 8:17 –Isaiah 53:3d. Matthew 12:17 -Isaiah 42:1-4d. Matthew 12:17 -Isaiah 42:1-4e. Matthew 13:14- Isaiah 6:9-10e. Matthew 13:14- Isaiah 6:9-10f. Matthew 15:7 – Isaiah 29:13f. Matthew 15:7 – Isaiah 29:13g. Luke 4:17 – Isaiah 61:1-2g. Luke 4:17 – Isaiah 61:1-2h. John 12:38 – Isaiah 53:1h. John 12:38 – Isaiah 53:1i. John 12:39-41 – Isaiah 6:10i. John 12:39-41 – Isaiah 6:10j. Acts 8:28-33 – Isaiah 53:7-8j. Acts 8:28-33 – Isaiah 53:7-8k. Acts 28:25-27 – Isaiah 6:9-10k. Acts 28:25-27 – Isaiah 6:9-10

HOW MANY PEOPLE WROTE THE BOOK OF ISAIAH (Continued)

l. Romans 9:27 – Isaiah 10:22-23l. Romans 9:27 – Isaiah 10:22-23

m. Romans 9:29 – Isaiah 1:9m. Romans 9:29 – Isaiah 1:9

n. Romans 10:16 - Isaiah 53:1n. Romans 10:16 - Isaiah 53:1

o. Romans 10:20ff – Isaiah 65:1-2o. Romans 10:20ff – Isaiah 65:1-2

p. Romans 15:12 – Isaiah 11:10p. Romans 15:12 – Isaiah 11:10

2. The Jewish Nation accepts Isaiah only.2. The Jewish Nation accepts Isaiah only.

3. Isaiah’s name appears 15 times3. Isaiah’s name appears 15 times

4. Opposing views are contradictory4. Opposing views are contradictory

5. There is no need to believe in another 5. There is no need to believe in another authorship for the book.authorship for the book.

ARGUMENTS ANALYZED

l. Linguistic differences.l. Linguistic differences.

2. Difference of topic – prophetic method.2. Difference of topic – prophetic method.

3. Historical setting – Chapters 40-66.3. Historical setting – Chapters 40-66.a. Speak to their own generation about future a. Speak to their own generation about future

generations.generations.

b. Speaks to people in captivity.b. Speaks to people in captivity.

c. Isaiah was not alive in the 6th century.c. Isaiah was not alive in the 6th century.

ISAIAH OUTLINE

A. Prophets proclaimed Jesus to be the foretold A. Prophets proclaimed Jesus to be the foretold Messiah.Messiah.

B. Fulfilled prophecy proved Jesus to be the B. Fulfilled prophecy proved Jesus to be the Messiah.Messiah.

C. Jesus believed the prophets and quoted them C. Jesus believed the prophets and quoted them often.often.

ISAIAH OUTLINE (Continued)

MORE FUFILLED PROPHECIESMORE FUFILLED PROPHECIES Matthew 12:17-21 - Isaiah 42:1-3Matthew 12:17-21 - Isaiah 42:1-3 Matthew 13:14-15 - Isaiah 6:9-10Matthew 13:14-15 - Isaiah 6:9-10 Matthew 27:9 - Zechariah 11:12-13Matthew 27:9 - Zechariah 11:12-13 John 12:38-40 - Isaiah 53:1; 6:9-10John 12:38-40 - Isaiah 53:1; 6:9-10 John 13:18 - Psalms 41:9John 13:18 - Psalms 41:9 John 15:25 - Psalms 35:19John 15:25 - Psalms 35:19 Jesus, the Messiah, has fulfilled all those Old Jesus, the Messiah, has fulfilled all those Old

Testament prophecies.Testament prophecies.


D. What the New Testament writers did not do D. What the New Testament writers did not do with the Old Testament prophecies.with the Old Testament prophecies.

1.1. Not apply prophecies to a future New Testament Not apply prophecies to a future New Testament millennial kingdom.millennial kingdom.

2. Not devise a system to make the prophecies apply 2. Not devise a system to make the prophecies apply beyond their day.beyond their day.

3. Not apply Old Testament prophesy’s message to 3. Not apply Old Testament prophesy’s message to another time or situation.another time or situation.


SPECIAL NOTICESPECIAL NOTICE

When the Old Testament prophets talk about end-When the Old Testament prophets talk about end-time events they are referring to three things:time events they are referring to three things:

1. The end of Judaism.1. The end of Judaism.

2. The coming of Messiah.2. The coming of Messiah.

3. The establishment and spread of the 3. The establishment and spread of the Messianic Kingdom on earth.Messianic Kingdom on earth.


Conclusion of Introduction to the Book of IsaiahConclusion of Introduction to the Book of Isaiah1. That day – The latter day (s)1. That day – The latter day (s)2. The King2. The King3. The Light3. The Light4. The Branch (or root)4. The Branch (or root)5. Righteousness – Peace5. Righteousness – Peace6. The Highway6. The Highway7. The Water in a dry place7. The Water in a dry place8. The Stone8. The Stone9. The Kingdom9. The Kingdom10. Conquest of enemies10. Conquest of enemies11. The coming of the Lord11. The coming of the Lord12. Singing and everlasting joy12. Singing and everlasting joy

ISAIAH 1:1-31I.I. Condemnation Of Zion’s Corruption And Condemnation Of Zion’s Corruption And

Religious FormalismReligious Formalism

A. God’s complaint against Israel (1-9)A. God’s complaint against Israel (1-9)

1. The complaint1. The complainta. He is their God.a. He is their God.b. He is their Father.b. He is their Father.c. He is their Master.c. He is their Master.d. He is their Teacherd. He is their Teacher

2. The demand2. The demanda. Conviction of sin.a. Conviction of sin.b. Fear judgment.b. Fear judgment.

ISAIAH 1:1-31

B. God’s rejection of their ritual (10-15)B. God’s rejection of their ritual (10-15)

1. Rejects worshippers.1. Rejects worshippers.

2. Rejects their sacrifices.2. Rejects their sacrifices.

3. Rejects their assemblies.3. Rejects their assemblies.

4. Rejects their prayers.4. Rejects their prayers.

C. God’s requirement of Israel (16-20)C. God’s requirement of Israel (16-20)

1. Repent (Negative) – Stop sinning1. Repent (Negative) – Stop sinning

2. Repent (Positive) – Obey God’s commands2. Repent (Positive) – Obey God’s commands

ISAIAH 1:1-31

D. God’s description of Jerusalem (21-23)D. God’s description of Jerusalem (21-23)

1. Degenerate character.1. Degenerate character.

2. Degenerate power.2. Degenerate power.

E. God’s judgment on Jerusalem (24-31)E. God’s judgment on Jerusalem (24-31)

1. Punishment for the wicked.1. Punishment for the wicked.

2. Purification for the righteous.2. Purification for the righteous.

1.1. Its Exaltation Its Exaltation

2.2. Its ExtentIts Extent

3.3. Its Standard Its Standard

4.4. Its CommissionIts Commission

5.5. Its Power Its Power

6.6. Its PlanIts Plan

7.7. Its PathIts Path

II. The Mountain Of The Lord (2:1-5)

III. The Day Of The Lord (2:6 – 4:6)

A.A. Religious and Moral Corruption.Religious and Moral Corruption.

1. Belief in Eastern superstitions.1. Belief in Eastern superstitions.

2. Witchcraft and fortunetellers.2. Witchcraft and fortunetellers.

3. Foreign alliances.3. Foreign alliances.

4. Exceedingly materialistic.4. Exceedingly materialistic.

5. They trusted in military might.5. They trusted in military might.

6. They were given to idolatry.6. They were given to idolatry.

7. They were proud and arrogant.7. They were proud and arrogant.

III. The Day Of The Lord (2:6 – 4:6) (Continued)

B. National Pride, 2:12-22B. National Pride, 2:12-22

1. Proud, lofty, arrogant.1. Proud, lofty, arrogant.

2. Fear of the Judgment.2. Fear of the Judgment.a. They will flee from God.a. They will flee from God.

b. They will renounce their idols.b. They will renounce their idols.

3. They will see the futility of trusting in human reason.3. They will see the futility of trusting in human reason.

III. The Day Of The Lord (2:6 – 4:6) (Continued)

C. Summary conclusion.C. Summary conclusion.

1. No support from God.1. No support from God.

2. Foolish, immature rulers.2. Foolish, immature rulers.

3. Chaos and civil disorder.3. Chaos and civil disorder.

4. Social corruption.4. Social corruption.

5. Worldly women.5. Worldly women.

D. God’s Blessing On The Remnant.D. God’s Blessing On The Remnant.

I. The Song Of The Vineyard (5:1-30)

A.A. The Charge - The Vineyards Evil Yield The Charge - The Vineyards Evil Yield (1-7)(1-7)

1. Description of the vineyard.1. Description of the vineyard.

2. Fruitlessness not God’s fault. God is 2. Fruitlessness not God’s fault. God is declared innocent.declared innocent.

3. Describes the judgment.3. Describes the judgment.

I. The Song Of The Vineyard (5:1-30) (Continued)

B. The Verdict - Guilty On Six Counts (8-B. The Verdict - Guilty On Six Counts (8-23)23)

1. Materialism1. Materialism2. Reveling2. Reveling3. Scornful depravity3. Scornful depravity4. Corrupted values4. Corrupted values5. Their conceit5. Their conceit6. Drunken judges6. Drunken judges

C. The Sentence - Judgment To Come C. The Sentence - Judgment To Come (24-30)(24-30)

II. The Prophet’s Call (6:1-13)

A.A. The vision of God (1-4)The vision of God (1-4)

B. The prophet’s response (5-7)B. The prophet’s response (5-7)1.1. His cry.His cry.2.2. His cleansing.His cleansing.

C. The prophet’s mission (8-13)C. The prophet’s mission (8-13)1. His call – Who will Go? – I will.1. His call – Who will Go? – I will.2. His commission – “Go and tell”.2. His commission – “Go and tell”.3. How long ? – Until no one is left.3. How long ? – Until no one is left.4. God’s Mercy – Save all who obey.4. God’s Mercy – Save all who obey.

I. Messiah & Worldly Wisdom (7-9)

A. The impending Crisis (1-9)A. The impending Crisis (1-9)1. Confronted with peril. 1. Confronted with peril. 2. Comforted by the Prophet.2. Comforted by the Prophet.

B. The Immanuel Sign (10-16)B. The Immanuel Sign (10-16)1. God's faithful offer.1. God's faithful offer.2. Ahaz's faithless response.2. Ahaz's faithless response.3. The fearless rebuke.3. The fearless rebuke.4. The fabulous sign.4. The fabulous sign.

C. The Assyrian Danger (17-25)C. The Assyrian Danger (17-25)1. Destroyed by strange tools.1. Destroyed by strange tools.2. Devastated by strong judgment.2. Devastated by strong judgment.3. Destruction of the cultivated.3. Destruction of the cultivated.

II. Messanic Deliverance (8:1 - 9:7)

A. Faithful Sign (1-4)A. Faithful Sign (1-4)

B. Foolish Choice (5-8)B. Foolish Choice (5-8)

C. Final Triumph (9-15)C. Final Triumph (9-15)

D. Faithful Remnant (16-22)D. Faithful Remnant (16-22)

E. Future Hope (9:1-7)E. Future Hope (9:1-7)

NAMES OF MESSIAH

Wonderful Counselor - Wonderful Counselor - WisdomWisdom

Mighty God - DeityMighty God - Deity

Father of Eternity - Eternal Father of Eternity - Eternal PowerPower

Prince of Peace - VictorPrince of Peace - Victor

III. Fall Of Boastful Samaria (9:8 – 10:34)

A. Past Loss (8-12)A. Past Loss (8-12)

B. Past Judgment (13-17)B. Past Judgment (13-17)1. Ignored God.1. Ignored God.2.2. Rejected by God.Rejected by God.

C. Anarchy - Consuming Them (18-21)C. Anarchy - Consuming Them (18-21)1. Sin is a wasting power.1. Sin is a wasting power.2. Sin is a suicidal power.2. Sin is a suicidal power.3. The waste of sin is its Divinely appointed 3. The waste of sin is its Divinely appointed

penalty.penalty.

III. Fall Of Boastful Samaria (9:8 – 10:34) (Continued)

JOHN 9:39JOHN 9:39 "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the "For judgment I have come into this world, so that the

blind will see and those who see will be blind.“blind will see and those who see will be blind.“

D. Captivity Imminent (10:1-4)D. Captivity Imminent (10:1-4) 1. Description of the judged.1. Description of the judged.

2. Destiny of the judged2. Destiny of the judged

E. God and Assyria (5-34)E. God and Assyria (5-34)1. God's use of Assyria.1. God's use of Assyria.2. God's judgment of Assyria.2. God's judgment of Assyria.3. God's concern for the remnant.3. God's concern for the remnant.4. Assyria's march.4. Assyria's march.5. Assyria's match.5. Assyria's match.

IV. The Branch And The Praise (11:1-12:6)

A. The Righteous King (1-5)A. The Righteous King (1-5)

B. The peaceful kingdom (6-9)B. The peaceful kingdom (6-9)

C. The two-fold remnant (10-11)C. The two-fold remnant (10-11)

D. The glorious victory (12-16)D. The glorious victory (12-16)

E. The joyful sound (12:1-6)E. The joyful sound (12:1-6)

I. Judgment Against the Nations (13-27)

A. Against Babylon (13:1-22)A. Against Babylon (13:1-22)B. Against Philistia (14:28-32)B. Against Philistia (14:28-32)C. Against Moab (15:1-16:14)C. Against Moab (15:1-16:14)D. Against Damascus (17:1-14)D. Against Damascus (17:1-14)E. Against Ethiopia (18:1-9)E. Against Ethiopia (18:1-9)F. Against Egypt and its allies (19:1-20:6)F. Against Egypt and its allies (19:1-20:6)G. Against Babylon, Edom, Arabia (21:1-17)G. Against Babylon, Edom, Arabia (21:1-17)H. Against Jerusalem (22:1-23)H. Against Jerusalem (22:1-23)I. Against Tyre (23:1-18)I. Against Tyre (23:1-18)

II. ISAIAH'S APOCALYPSE

A. God's Judgment, (24:1-23)A. God's Judgment, (24:1-23)1. The charge and the calamity.1. The charge and the calamity.

2. Calamity against God's enemies.2. Calamity against God's enemies.

3. Voice of the chastened.3. Voice of the chastened.

4. Five fruits of transgression.4. Five fruits of transgression.

II. ISAIAH'S APOCALYPSE (Continued)

B. God's Redemption, (25:1-12)B. God's Redemption, (25:1-12)1. Hymn of thanksgiving.1. Hymn of thanksgiving.

2. Messianic blessings.2. Messianic blessings.

3. Hymn of rejoicing.3. Hymn of rejoicing.

II. ISAIAH'S APOCALYPSE (Continued)

C.C. God's Praise, (26:1-21)God's Praise, (26:1-21)1. He saves us.1. He saves us.

2. He gives us peace.2. He gives us peace.

3. He judges our enemies.3. He judges our enemies.

4. He protects the weak.4. He protects the weak.

5. He gives life to the dead.5. He gives life to the dead.

D. God's Chastisement, (27:1-13)D. God's Chastisement, (27:1-13)

SIX WOES

A. Upon the drunken politicians (28:1-8)A. Upon the drunken politicians (28:1-8)

B. Upon formal worship (28:7-29)B. Upon formal worship (28:7-29)

C. Upon the deceptive workers (29:1-24)C. Upon the deceptive workers (29:1-24)

D. Upon those who rely upon Egypt (30:1-26)D. Upon those who rely upon Egypt (30:1-26)

SIX WOES (Continued)

THEIR PUNISHMENT (1-7)THEIR PUNISHMENT (1-7)l. Fruitless Expenditure.l. Fruitless Expenditure.2. Bitter disappointment2. Bitter disappointment3. Humiliation3. Humiliation

THE RESULTTHE RESULT Political reproachPolitical reproach

THE PENALTY OF SIN (8-33)THE PENALTY OF SIN (8-33)1. The waste of that which is precious1. The waste of that which is precious2. Disappointment2. Disappointment3. Shame3. Shame

SIX WOES (Continued)

E. Upon those who trust in power E. Upon those who trust in power (31:1-31:20)(31:1-31:20)

F. Upon wicked enemies (33:1-24)F. Upon wicked enemies (33:1-24)

CONTRAST IN DESTINY I. EDOM DOOMED (34: 1-17)I. EDOM DOOMED (34: 1-17) A. TerrorA. Terror

B. DestructionB. DestructionC. DesolationC. DesolationD. Determined by GodD. Determined by God

II. ISRAEL BLESSED (35:1-10)II. ISRAEL BLESSED (35:1-10)A. A glorious way.A. A glorious way.B. A courageous way.B. A courageous way.C. A healing way.C. A healing way.D. A safe way.D. A safe way.E. A Joyful way.E. A Joyful way.

HISTORICAL SECTION (37-39)

Judah's Destruction AvertedJudah's Destruction Averted

1.1. God challenged by Assyria (36:1-22)God challenged by Assyria (36:1-22)

a. A messenger from Sennacherib.a. A messenger from Sennacherib.

b. A message from Sennacherib.b. A message from Sennacherib.

c. The official's response.c. The official's response.

d. The king's message repeated.d. The king's message repeated.

HISTORICAL SECTION (37-39)

Judah's Destruction Averted Judah's Destruction Averted (Continued)(Continued)

2. Assyria answered and judged (37:1-38)2. Assyria answered and judged (37:1-38)a. Jerusalem will be delivered.a. Jerusalem will be delivered.

b. Hezekiah prays for deliverance.b. Hezekiah prays for deliverance.

c. God defeats Sennacherib.c. God defeats Sennacherib.

3. Hezekiah's death averted (38:1 – 39:8)3. Hezekiah's death averted (38:1 – 39:8)a. Hezekiah's illness and recovery.a. Hezekiah's illness and recovery.

b. Hezekiah's pride and downfall.b. Hezekiah's pride and downfall.

PROMISE OF RESTORATION (40-48)

A. Prologue. (1-11)A. Prologue. (1-11)1. Comfort to the people.1. Comfort to the people.2. Preparation for comfort.2. Preparation for comfort.3. Man is temporary - Only the Word is eternal.3. Man is temporary - Only the Word is eternal.4. God is the faithful Shepherd.4. God is the faithful Shepherd.

B. God's might - Man's weakness (12-31)B. God's might - Man's weakness (12-31)1. Five questions asking, "Who…?"1. Five questions asking, "Who…?"2. Insignificance of the nations.2. Insignificance of the nations.3. Uniqueness of God.3. Uniqueness of God.4. Sovereignty of God.4. Sovereignty of God.5. Creation of God.5. Creation of God.6. Promise of God.6. Promise of God.


II. CYRUS AS GOD'S SERVANT (Chapter 41)II. CYRUS AS GOD'S SERVANT (Chapter 41)A. The deliverer announced.A. The deliverer announced.

B. A deliverance promised.B. A deliverance promised.

C. A debate is held.C. A debate is held.

III. MESSIAH'S WORK AND ISRAEL'S III. MESSIAH'S WORK AND ISRAEL'S FAILURE (Chapter 42)FAILURE (Chapter 42)A. Announces the Lord's Servant.A. Announces the Lord's Servant.

B. Announces a coming deliverance.B. Announces a coming deliverance.

C. Address to captive Israel- A call to turn from deserved C. Address to captive Israel- A call to turn from deserved judgment.judgment.


IV. GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL IV. GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL (Chapters 43-45)(Chapters 43-45)

A. Renewed promise to protect and deliver.A. Renewed promise to protect and deliver.B. Renewed challenge to the nations.B. Renewed challenge to the nations.C. Babylon destroyed - Israel restored.C. Babylon destroyed - Israel restored.D. Israel reproached for past mistakes.D. Israel reproached for past mistakes.E. Prophecy of Israel's spiritual recovery.E. Prophecy of Israel's spiritual recovery.F. God contrasted with idols. (44)F. God contrasted with idols. (44)G. Promise of deliverance.G. Promise of deliverance.H. God's will concerning Cyrus. (45)H. God's will concerning Cyrus. (45)I. Israel warned not to question God's decisions and I. Israel warned not to question God's decisions and

modes of action.modes of action.


IV. IV. GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL

(Chapters 43-45(Chapters 43-45) ) (Continued)(Continued)

A. Renewed promise to protect and deliver.A. Renewed promise to protect and deliver.

B. Renewed challenge to the nations.B. Renewed challenge to the nations.

C. Babylon destroyed - Israel restored.C. Babylon destroyed - Israel restored.

D. Israel reproached for past mistakes.D. Israel reproached for past mistakes.

E. Prophecy of Israel's spiritual recovery.E. Prophecy of Israel's spiritual recovery.


IV. IV. GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL GOD'S REDEMPTION OF ISRAEL

(Chapters 43-45)(Chapters 43-45) (Continued)(Continued)

F. God contrasted with idols. (44)F. God contrasted with idols. (44)G. Promise of deliverance.G. Promise of deliverance.H. God's will concerning Cyrus. (45)H. God's will concerning Cyrus. (45)I. Israel warned not to question God's decisions I. Israel warned not to question God's decisions

and modes of action.and modes of action.J. Conversion of the Gentiles --- It is a J. Conversion of the Gentiles --- It is a

consequence of Israel's restoration.consequence of Israel's restoration.


I.I. THE FALL OF BABYLON THE FALL OF BABYLON

(Chapter 46-47)(Chapter 46-47)

A. The Fall of Babylon's gods.A. The Fall of Babylon's gods.

B. Call for Israel to trust in God.B. Call for Israel to trust in God.

C. Call for Israel to learn from their past.C. Call for Israel to learn from their past.

D. Victory song over the fall of Babylon.D. Victory song over the fall of Babylon.


II.II. JEHOVAH PREDICTS ISRAEL'S JEHOVAH PREDICTS ISRAEL'S DELIVERANCE (Chapter 48)DELIVERANCE (Chapter 48)

A. God's complaint.A. God's complaint.

B. God's invitation.B. God's invitation.

C. God's admonition.C. God's admonition.

III. SALVATION THROUGH GOD'S SERVANT, THE MESSIAH (49-55)

A. The Messiah's Commission And Work (49-1-26)A. The Messiah's Commission And Work (49-1-26)

B. The Messiah's Humiliation and Steadfastness B. The Messiah's Humiliation and Steadfastness (50-1-11)(50-1-11)

C.C. The Messiah's Promised Salvation For Zion The Messiah's Promised Salvation For Zion (51:1-52:12)(51:1-52:12)

D.D. The Messiah’s Suffering & Glory (52:13-53:12)The Messiah’s Suffering & Glory (52:13-53:12)1.1. The Prelude (52:13-15)The Prelude (52:13-15)

2.2. Prophecy of the Suffering Messiah (53:1-13)Prophecy of the Suffering Messiah (53:1-13)a.a. AmazementAmazement

b.b. The Cursed ServantThe Cursed Servant

c.c. The Sinless ServantThe Sinless Servant

d.d. The Blessed EffectThe Blessed Effect

III. SALVATION THROUGH GOD'S SERVANT, THE MESSIAH (49-55) (Continued)

E.E. Messiah's Restoration (54:1-55:13) Messiah's Restoration (54:1-55:13) 1.1. Promise of increase and protection (1-10)Promise of increase and protection (1-10)

2.2. Glory of the New Jerusalem. (11-17)Glory of the New Jerusalem. (11-17)

3.3. Call to repent and be spiritual. (55:1-7)Call to repent and be spiritual. (55:1-7)

4.4. Assurance of deliverance from Babylon (8-Assurance of deliverance from Babylon (8-13)13)

THE COMING GLORY FOR ZION (56-66)

I.I. Unfaithful Israel Rebuked – Unfaithful Israel Rebuked – Righteousness Commanded (56-59)Righteousness Commanded (56-59)

A. Exhortation to obedience (56)A. Exhortation to obedience (56)B. The blind guides are rebuked.B. The blind guides are rebuked.C. Death of the righteous accounted for. (57)C. Death of the righteous accounted for. (57)D. Rebuke of the idolatrous people.D. Rebuke of the idolatrous people.E. Promise of salvation to humble --- E. Promise of salvation to humble ---

warning to the wicked.warning to the wicked.


I.I. Unfaithful Israel Rebuked – Unfaithful Israel Rebuked –

Righteousness Commanded (56-59) Righteousness Commanded (56-59) (Continued)(Continued)

F. Rebukes formalism --- true fasting. (58:1-12)F. Rebukes formalism --- true fasting. (58:1-12)

G. Strict Sabbath observance urged. (13-14)G. Strict Sabbath observance urged. (13-14)

H. Rebuke for their many sins. (59:1-8)H. Rebuke for their many sins. (59:1-8)

I. Humble confession to God. (9-19)I. Humble confession to God. (9-19)

J. Promise of deliverance to God's oppressed J. Promise of deliverance to God's oppressed people. (20-21)people. (20-21)


II.II. Zion's Coming GloryZion's Coming Glory

A.A. Zion Made Glorious Through the Light Zion Made Glorious Through the Light of Jehovah's Presence. of Jehovah's Presence.

1. Zion's bright glory (60-1-4)1. Zion's bright glory (60-1-4)

2. Zion's vast wealth (5-9)2. Zion's vast wealth (5-9)

3. Zion's reconstruction (10-14)3. Zion's reconstruction (10-14)

4. Zion's prosperity (15-18)4. Zion's prosperity (15-18)


II. Zion's Coming Glory.II. Zion's Coming Glory.A.A. Zion Made Glorious Through the Light Zion Made Glorious Through the Light

of Jehovah's Presence of Jehovah's Presence (Continued)(Continued)

5. Zion's crowning glories (19-22)5. Zion's crowning glories (19-22)

6. Zion's Messiah (61:1-3)6. Zion's Messiah (61:1-3)

7. Zion and God's mercy (4-9)7. Zion and God's mercy (4-9)

8. Zion's acceptance of grace (10-11)8. Zion's acceptance of grace (10-11)a. The figure of the bride and bridegroom.a. The figure of the bride and bridegroom.

b. The figure of the garden. b. The figure of the garden.


II. Zion's Coming Glory.II. Zion's Coming Glory.A.A. Zion Made Glorious Through the Light Zion Made Glorious Through the Light

of Jehovah's Presence of Jehovah's Presence (Continued)(Continued)

9. Zion's new name (62:1-12)9. Zion's new name (62:1-12)a. Zion's new witness from Goda. Zion's new witness from God Zion is savedZion is savedb. Zion's new situation (2-5)b. Zion's new situation (2-5)c. Zion's new protection (6-7)c. Zion's new protection (6-7)d. Zion's new promise (8-10)d. Zion's new promise (8-10)e. Zion's new rewards (11-12)e. Zion's new rewards (11-12)

ISRAEL‘S FUTURE GLORY

I.I. GRATITUDE FOR DESTRUCTION OF GRATITUDE FOR DESTRUCTION OF ENEMIES. (63:1-14)ENEMIES. (63:1-14)

A. Judgment on Edom. (1-6)A. Judgment on Edom. (1-6)1. The warrior of God.1. The warrior of God.

2. The war of God.2. The war of God.

B. God is praised for His mercies. (7-14)B. God is praised for His mercies. (7-14)

ISRAEL' FUTURE GLORY (Continued)

II. PRAYER FOR REDEMPTION AND DELIVERANCE II. PRAYER FOR REDEMPTION AND DELIVERANCE (63:15-64:12)(63:15-64:12)

A. Prayer for deliverance from sin and suffering (17-19)A. Prayer for deliverance from sin and suffering (17-19)B. A call for God to act. (64:1-12)B. A call for God to act. (64:1-12)

III. GOD'S ANSWER TO THE EXILES' PLEAS.(65:1-7)III. GOD'S ANSWER TO THE EXILES' PLEAS.(65:1-7)

A. Israel's suffering -- God's justice. (1-7)A. Israel's suffering -- God's justice. (1-7)B. Salvation promised the remnant. (8-16)B. Salvation promised the remnant. (8-16)C. Promise of new heaven and new earth. (17-25)C. Promise of new heaven and new earth. (17-25)D. The ungodly exiles rebuked (66:1-4)D. The ungodly exiles rebuked (66:1-4)E. The godly exiles encouraged (5-13)E. The godly exiles encouraged (5-13)F. God's vengeance on His enemies. (14-18)F. God's vengeance on His enemies. (14-18)G. Coming condition of God's people. (19-24)G. Coming condition of God's people. (19-24)

SPECIAL STUDY

I. THE GREATNESS OF GOD I. THE GREATNESS OF GOD 1. His salvation. (Chapters 12; 25; 55; 61)1. His salvation. (Chapters 12; 25; 55; 61)

2. His righteousness (Chapter 59:15-17)2. His righteousness (Chapter 59:15-17)

3. His grace (Chapter 30:18-19)3. His grace (Chapter 30:18-19)

4. His glory (Chapter 42:8-9)( 59:19)4. His glory (Chapter 42:8-9)( 59:19)

5. His holiness (Chapter 6:1-3)(57:15)5. His holiness (Chapter 6:1-3)(57:15)

6. Mercy ( Chapter 14:1) ( 25:4)6. Mercy ( Chapter 14:1) ( 25:4)

SPECIAL STUDY

I.I. THE GREATNESS OF GOD THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Continued)(Continued)

7. Compassion ( Chapter 63:7-9) 7. Compassion ( Chapter 63:7-9)

8. His wrath (Chapter 30:27-28)8. His wrath (Chapter 30:27-28)

9. His wisdom (Chapter 40:13-14) (42:9)9. His wisdom (Chapter 40:13-14) (42:9)

10. His power (Chapter 40:12, 15-17; 21-22; 10. His power (Chapter 40:12, 15-17; 21-22; 25-26; 29-31)25-26; 29-31)

11. His eternality. (Chapter 43:10) (44:6) 11. His eternality. (Chapter 43:10) (44:6)

12. His longsuffering. (Chapter 1:18)12. His longsuffering. (Chapter 1:18)

SPECIAL STUDY

I.I. THE GREATNESS OF GOD THE GREATNESS OF GOD (Continued)(Continued)

13. His triune nature. (Chapter 48:16)13. His triune nature. (Chapter 48:16)

14. His Uniqueness. (45:56)14. His Uniqueness. (45:56)

15. His love (Chapter 41:8-10)15. His love (Chapter 41:8-10)

16. His world and His word. (Chapter 40:6-8)16. His world and His word. (Chapter 40:6-8)

SPECIAL STUDY

II.II. GREAT LESSONS FROM ISAIAH GREAT LESSONS FROM ISAIAH

I. For Nations, Churches, Individuals.I. For Nations, Churches, Individuals.1. About Rebellion. (Chapter 1:2-4)(1:10-15) (l:21-1. About Rebellion. (Chapter 1:2-4)(1:10-15) (l:21-

23)23)

2. About Retribution (Chapter 1:5-8)(1:15)(1:20)2. About Retribution (Chapter 1:5-8)(1:15)(1:20)(1:28)(1:28)

3. About Repentance (Chapter 1:16-19)(1:27)3. About Repentance (Chapter 1:16-19)(1:27)

SPECIAL STUDY

II.II. GREAT LESSONS FROM ISAIAH GREAT LESSONS FROM ISAIAH (Continued)(Continued)

4. About Restoration (Chapter 1:9; 18; 24-31) 4. About Restoration (Chapter 1:9; 18; 24-31) A. Reasons for God's Judgments in Time A. Reasons for God's Judgments in Time

(Chapter 5)(Chapter 5)1. Materialism. (vs. 8-10)1. Materialism. (vs. 8-10)2. Intemperate Frivolity (vs. 11-13) 2. Intemperate Frivolity (vs. 11-13) 3. Contempt for God (vs 18-19)3. Contempt for God (vs 18-19)4. Hypocrisy (vs 20)4. Hypocrisy (vs 20)5. Conceit (vs 21)5. Conceit (vs 21)6. Drunkenness (vs 23)6. Drunkenness (vs 23)

B. For The IndividualB. For The Individual

WHY DID JESUS DIE? (53:1-18)

1. To bear our griefs and sorrow. (vs 4) (John 14:1)1. To bear our griefs and sorrow. (vs 4) (John 14:1)2. To Forgive our transgressions (vs 5)(Eph. 1:7) 2. To Forgive our transgressions (vs 5)(Eph. 1:7)

(Heb.9:15)(Heb.9:15)3. To give us peace (vs 5) (Ephesians 2:11-22)3. To give us peace (vs 5) (Ephesians 2:11-22)4. To return us to God. (vs 6) (II Corinthians 5:18-21)4. To return us to God. (vs 6) (II Corinthians 5:18-21)5. To satisfy God's justice. (vs 7-9) (Romans 3:31-31)5. To satisfy God's justice. (vs 7-9) (Romans 3:31-31)

( I Peter 1:18-21)( I Peter 1:18-21)6. To fulfill God's purpose. (vs 10) (Ephesians 1:3-14)6. To fulfill God's purpose. (vs 10) (Ephesians 1:3-14)7. To glorify Himself as Shepherd (vs 11) (Philippians 7. To glorify Himself as Shepherd (vs 11) (Philippians

2:5-10)2:5-10)8. To make intercession for the saints. (vs 12) 8. To make intercession for the saints. (vs 12)

(Hebrews 7:25)(Hebrews 7:25)(Romans 8:34)(Romans 8:34)

SECRET FOR SUCCESSFUL LIVING

1. Conviction1. Conviction

2. Confession2. Confession

3. Cleansing3. Cleansing

4. Consecration4. Consecration

5. Commission5. Commission

6. Continuance6. Continuance

ABOUT CHRIST

1. His birth (Chapter 7:14)1. His birth (Chapter 7:14)

2. His family (Chapter 11:1)2. His family (Chapter 11:1)

3. His anointing (Chapter 11:2; 61:1,3))3. His anointing (Chapter 11:2; 61:1,3))

4. His character (Chapter 11:3-4)4. His character (Chapter 11:3-4)

5. His gentleness (Chapter 42: 1-4)5. His gentleness (Chapter 42: 1-4)

6. His death (Chapter 53)6. His death (Chapter 53)

7. His resurrection (Chapter 25)7. His resurrection (Chapter 25)

8. His glorious reign (Chapter 32)8. His glorious reign (Chapter 32)

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