The Exegete

Isaiah 40:1-3

Chapter forty of Isaiah is truly one of the greatest chapters in the Bible about the greatness of God; His majesty, power, sovereignty, and infinitude. It begins with the message of comfort for Israel. However, we look at several passages that show that the compassion and salvation of the Lord are not just for the Jews. God has the church in mind as well. We also see a major prophecy about John the Baptist and his prep...

Isaiah 37:33-38

The ending verses of this chapter show the demise of the Assyrian army and the prophesied death of King Sennacherib. The Lord gives numerous prophetic promises which are all perfectly fulfilled. The Angel of the Lord (a preincarnate appearance of Jesus Christ) destroys all 185,000 Assyrian soldiers in one night thus ending the threat to Judah. We discuss six lessons from the story of the peril to Judah and God's ...

Isaiah 37:21-32

King Hezekiah's powerful, humble, and God-glorifying prayer about the Assyrian-army crisis brings about an extraordinary answer from the Lord. The prophet Isaiah tells Hezekiah of the words of the Lord. God says that, according to His sovereign control, the Assyrian army would not even be allowed to attack Jerusalem! The Lord describes how He will miraculously provide for the Jews after the long siege by the Ass...

Isaiah 37:14-20

King Hezekiah responds to the frightening and terrible circumstances that Judah is in, and to Isaiah's words from the Lord, with an exemplary prayer of faith and worship. Hezekiah proclaims to God of the Lord's greatness and majesty and sovereignty, and His place as creator of all things. He reminds the Lord that Sennacherib had blasphemed the Lord God! Hezekiah asks God for deliverance for the Jews, not simp...

Isaiah 37:1-13

The nation of Judah is in a state of crisis due to King Sennacherib and the Assyrian army. Foolishly, however, the Assyrian representative, Rabshakeh, ignorantly mocks and taunts God and even calls Him a liar! Meanwhile, God sends the prophet Isaiah to deliver a message of hope to King Hezekiah and the people of Judah. The Lord, who is sovereign in all things says, "Do not fear!"

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Isaiah 36:14-22

The representative of the Assyrian army continues to taunt and frighten the Jews and demean both King Hezekiah and the Lord God! We note several biblical responses to practice in light of such circumstances, which, although spoken from human sources, clearly originate with Satan.

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Isaiah 36:1-17

The Assyrians, the world power at that time, are threatening the nation of Judah and the city of Jerusalem. The Assyrian army had defeated every enemy they had faced. Their spokesman is outside the walls of Jerusalem warning the Jews that they cannot possibly hope to escape the disaster they face- and the Jewish God cannot protect them! We see powerful biblical responses to fear and the assurance that no enemy, includ...

Isaiah 35:6-10

When Christ returns at the Second Coming, the earth will be rejuvenated by the Lord to its Edenic state. Holiness will flood the earth. There will be safety, security, peace, and unmitigated joy. Jesus will reign over the entire earth and His redeemed people will live in perfect glorified bodies.

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Isaiah 35:4-6

Isaiah gives instruction to God’s people who may be anxious about the events and fearful developments in this world. He assures us with five statements of encouragement and instruction. Isaiah also prophesies four aspects of Messiah’s ministry to those who are suffering in this world. We see that the New Testament gives very exacting details on the fulfillment of these prophesies! Additionally, we look at five other fa...

Isaiah 35:1-3

The entirety of Isaiah chapter thirty-five is about God’s blessings on His people concerning the Second Coming of Christ as well as the millennial reign of Christ on earth. Specific blessings on Israel that are prophesied here (as well as in other passages we cite) began to fulfilled in 1948. God continues to bring these to pass as is empirically obvious! Additionally, we see that the Lord has not called His people to ...

Isaiah 34:8-17

Isaiah tells of the specific fearful manifestations of God’s wrath on the world. The nation of Edom, an Old Testament enemy of Israel, is used an as example of both an historic in-time judgment that, per prophecy, never recovered, as well as a symbol of the mind-blowing extent of the worldwide destruction. Isaiah tells of a place where only desert animals and possibly demons will dwell. Isaiah also challenges us to ch...

Isaiah 34:1-7

The Lord’s wrath, indignation, and judgment are poured out on all the nations and armies of the world, except Israel. This prophecy is clearly in a Second Coming of Christ context with clear ties to prophetic passages in the book of Revelation. The graphic description of this judgment reveals God’s anger as well as the warning for Isaiah’s readers to repent and turn to God!

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Isaiah 26:5-10

Isaiah gives us a general description of the cities on which God brings judgment. These cities are marked by idolatry (crass or otherwise), greed, materialism, oppression, wickedness, violence, and pride, among other sins. The inhabitants of the wicked cities may think themselves unassailable, but God is all-powerful and unstoppable and easily accomplishes His will. Isaiah also tells us about the desire of the righte...

Isaiah 26:1-4

In the City God in the future, when Jesus is reigning on earth, only the righteous will be able to enter. God's people will enjoy perfect peace, absolute security, and the close presence of God "our everlasting rock." The qualifiers are that those who would enter the City of God must be righteous and faithful, steadfast of mind and trusting wholly in the Lord. We note that there are a number of things we sometimes may...

Isaiah 14:13-19

In this lesson we look directly at Satan's five defiant statements of "I will." These are directed in rebellion at God's authority and sovereignty, and they lead to the devil's downfall. This rebellion results in Satan being cast out of heaven and ultimately results in his eternal doom in the Lake of Fire. This speaks to our wise willingness to obey God in all things! We also see antithetical categorical parallels b...

Isaiah 14:9-12

After the return of Jesus Christ, Satan will be thrown into Sheol/Hades in defeat, possibly indicating here the millennial (1,000 year) imprisonment of the devil. Those already in Sheol will be amazed and stunned, but not fearful, at his presence there. We look at some practical implications NOW in this life on earth for believers at not having to live under the power and authority of Satan even though, for now, he i...

Isaiah 14:1-8

Isaiah begins chapter fourteen with a prophecy of a still-future time of prosperity and peace for Israel; probably a millennial reference. The prophet then addresses the King of Babylon, who is a symbol of Satan. The extent of the power and influence of this evil king, as well as future circumstances in a place of punishment, show that this chapter goes far beyond describing a mere human king.

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Isaiah 11:11-16

The recovery of Israel to the Promised Land, “the second time,” initiates the rolling out of end-times events. God brings the Jews home from all over the world. Israel will no longer be a divided nation, but a unified people- as they indeed are today! The Lord will give Israel stunning victories over their enemies and ultimately the Lord Himself will bring judgment.

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Isaiah 11:6-10

Jesus will return in wrath and judgment, but His thousand-year reign on earth brings the phenomenal Edenic rejuvenation of the world. The very nature of animals is changed to peace and tranquility that has not been present since the Garden of Eden. Unlike the six-thousand years of human history, in the Millennium the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord! Jesus will reign from Jerusalem over the entire world...