The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. Drew hunter ma, wheaton college is the teaching pastor at zionsville fellowship in zionsville, indiana. This bible teaching includes online notes and audio from galyn wiemers of generation word bible teaching ministry. Some scholars have described the book of isaiah as a vision of. This knowing the bible series is a tremendous resource for those wanting to study and teach the bible with an understanding of how the gospel is woven throughout scripture. The people of god had a choice to follow their own human policies or to follow the promises of god. Isaiah was the chief court prophet during his reign and hezekiah accepted isaiahs counsel spiritually and politically. The fact that the word of god is translated into the word of man is only surpassed by the fact that the word of god became flesh in the person of jesus christ, a fact of which isaiah. But this placement pull the themes developed later in the book forward into the beginning of the book. While the book of isaiah provides several historical touch points that anchor the prophet in a particular period of judahs history, the book ranges in its visions from isaiahs own times through to the end of time when god creates new heavens and a new earth is. His book covers the common prophetic themes of impending judgment and future restoration, but isaiah also focuses much attention on the coming messianic king, the servant of god.
Isaiah sunday school lessons below you will find all of the sunday school lessons from the book of isaiah taught by pastor welder in the adult sunday school class. Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah. An overview of the book of isaiah bible commentary. Isaiah the book of the prophet isaiah is one of the most b eautiful pieces of prose in the world of literature. Isaiah 64, waiting on god while continuing to do good. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. The prophetic books and the book of isaiah bible gateway. Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name. With 66 chapters, isaiah is the longest prophetic book in the bible. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. The messianic king 712 prophecies concerning the nations 27 the source of true deliverance 2835 historical interlude 3639 the one true god versus idols 4048.
There are a number of quite helpful commentaries on this prophetic book, and the following are five of the best. The book of isaiah kjv audio holy bible high quality and best speed book 23 duration. Isaiah bible study courses section 3 the book of isaiah this course is designed as an expository study of the book of isaiah, taking the student through the last third of this prophetic book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Notes to teachers, small group leaders, and online students.
The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Isaiah 1a teaching gods word verse by verse ministry. This book has much to say to anyone who looks around herself, or within his own heart, and wonders if there is anything worth hoping in anymore. The book of isaiah is one of the major prophets in the old testament.
As a young man, isaiah received his call to the prophetic ministry through an encounter with god in the temple ch. Isaiah 61, ministry of the servant messiah and the oaks of righteousness. The book of galatians is taught verse by verse through the scriptures. The book of isaiah niv audio holy bible high quality. Jews and christians consider the book of isaiah a part of their biblical canon. Most of his major theological concepts originated here. The paperback bible presents the bible by the book and is designed to be portable, readable, and truly personal with ample margins for notations. The target audience in the first half of the book is preexilic israel. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of minor importance. Christians believe that isaiah prophesied the virgin birth of jesus christ isaiah 7. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. By gene mccarty the book of isaiah is the first of the books of prophesy, and in numbered among the major prophets. Gileadi has produced a translation of the book of isaiah which is modern in its linguistic approach, but which also preserves all the values of more traditional renderings. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua.
Outline of the book of isaiah childrens bible study. These lessons are outlined as expository studies so that you get both a doctrinal study of the verses as well as a spiritual lesson. This book is certainly the largest of the books of prophecy. Teaching isaiah is part of the teaching the bible series and is published in conjunction with proclamation trust media whose aim is to encourage ministry that seeks above all to expound the bible as gods word for today. Isaiah sunday school lessons bible believers baptist. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a. It has a wonderful structure to it that i think breaks down, really, into three different parts. The book of isaiah, as it now appears in our old testament, contains far more than can be attributed to the prophet. As a whole, the book is a rather large collection of writings that were produced by a number of different authors, some of whom were separated by relatively long periods of time. The superscription identifies isaiah as the son of amoz and his book as the vision of isaiah.
Important without proper rendering support, you may see question marks, boxes, or other symbols instead of characters. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that. Introduction to the entire prophecy 1 early messages of isaiah 25 isaiahs vision of the holy god 6 judahs true hope. This study is part of a full collegelevel course on the book of isaiah taught by dr. Isaiah is also credited with writing a history of the reign of king uzziah. And the main structure of the book is that isaiah is prophesying the coming of what you think, in the beginning, are three different people. Smith study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. The 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah. Consider the historical background of the book of isaiah in order to better understand its author and message. The complete teachers guide, student notes, illustrative power point, the lectures in mp3 format, and dr.
Both perspectives commend themselves to the sensitive reader and preacher of isaiah. Book of isaiah, also spelled isaias, one of the major prophetical writings of the old testament. Isaiah couched this message in oracles of singular poetic beauty and power, oracles in which surprising shifts in syntax, audacious puns, and double or tripleentendre are a constant feature. The book of isaiah from the holy bible king james version kjv authorisedauthorized version book 23 please note we have slowed the speed of the original by 3%. Bonds book insights into isaiah, revised 2 nd edition, are available for. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. This constitutes an advance upon other modern translationsprofessor r. Isaiah 63, speaking in righteousness and mighty to save. The strength of the present volume, reading and preaching the book of isaiah, is precisely that the possible tension between the historical and literary contexts is never fully resolved.
Here are gospelminded pastors and scholars doing gospel business from all the scripturesthis is a biblical and theological feast preparing gods people to apply the entire bible to all of life with heart and mind. Isaiah is a treasure because it helps us treasure christ. The audio recording of the book of isaiah from the revised new world translation of the holy scriptures is now available on jw. In todays setting this is a message that your hearers will. As a young man, isaiah received his call to the prophetic ministry through an encounter with god in the temple. This book fits into the latter part of the book of ii kings 15 thru 20. The first oracle, against babylon, speaks to the situation that comes last. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching contained in the book of isaiah with an emphasis on practical application.
When the assyrians threatened the kingdom, god rescued the nation of judah. In both parts the oracles often look to the distant future for their main meaning and application. Of all the eighth century prophetic books, none matches the sheer scope of the book of isaiah. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. In the period that isaiah the prophet lived there was immense political upheaval across the ancient neareast. Isaiah 1a isaiah was probably most important ot prophet o therefore isaiah is one of only a few books of the bible that by itself can teach virtually everything we can know concerning gods plan for the redemption of the world at least from the perspective of israel o his book is a work of superlatives. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Top 5 commentaries on the book of isaiah ligonier ministries. The prophet breaks in and calls them to repent asking them to stop violating the covenant.
He previously served as a minister for young adults at grace church of dupage and taught religious studies at college of dupage. Poetic oracles addressed to surrounding nations at various time periods isaiah. Depending on the interpretation of chapter 6 is it isaiahs call to the ministry. The book of isaiah from the holy bible new international version niv book 23 please note we have increased the volume and the pitch of the audio for a clearer sound, so this speed and. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant. The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book. Isaiah is often referred to as the prince of prophets by commentators and biblical scholars because of the powerful way he presents the themes of justice and redemption.
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