The Book of Isaiah
The Holy One of Israel judges sin and promises salvation through his Servant.
- Author
- Traditionally attributed to the prophet Isaiah
- Date
- Isaiah's ministry c. 740โ680 BC
- Chapters
- 66
- Genre
- Major Prophets
Summary
Isaiah prophesied in Jerusalem during a time of political crisis. He confronts Judah's injustice and idolatry, announces judgment on the nations, and calls the people to trust God rather than military alliances.
The second half of the book offers comfort to God's people in exile: the Lord will bring them home, and his suffering Servant will bear the sins of many. The book closes with a vision of new heavens and a new earth. Isaiah's prophecies of the Messiah are among the most quoted in the New Testament.
Outline
- Chapters 1โ12 โ Judgment and hope for Judah
- Chapters 13โ23 โ Oracles against the nations
- Chapters 24โ35 โ Judgment and salvation
- Chapters 36โ39 โ Hezekiah and the Assyrian crisis
- Chapters 40โ55 โ Comfort for God's people and the Servant
- Chapters 56โ66 โ The new heavens and new earth
Key Themes
Key Verses
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Start reading IsaiahBut he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.