According to Old Testament scholar John N. Oswalt, Isaiah contains more of the theology of the Bible than any other single book. There's more grace and mercy, more judgment and righteousness, and the combination of these ideas in such a remarkable way gives us a clear picture of who God is. |
Comfort, comfort my people,
says your God.
Speak tenderly to Jerusalem,
and proclaim to her
that her hard service has been completed,
that her sin has been paid for,
that she has received from the Lord's hand
double for all her sins.
A voice of one calling:
"In the wilderness prepare
the way for the Lord;
make straight in the desert
a highway for our God.
Every valley shall be raised up,
every mountain and hill made low;
the rough ground shall become level,
the rugged places a plain.
And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,
and all people will see it together.
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken." Continue reading › |
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Who was Isaiah? The first verse of Isaiah gives us little context about him: "The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah." In this article, explore what else we know—and don't know—about Isaiah. "Comfort, comfort my people": The Meaning of Isaiah 40:1. Up until this point in the book, Isaiah has spoken about a future exile when the northern kingdom of Israel will be conquered and its people will live in captivity. But starting in chapter 40, with this verse, Isaiah is speaking to those who are currently living in captivity. Who is the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53? The Messiah was not some fierce warrior come to overthrow the government. He was a humble servant, who would save the world through his suffering. |
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In this video, Professor John N. Oswalt introduces you to the book of Isaiah: |
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