COMMENTARY CHAPTER S 44-55. The first 39 chapter of Isaiah have been based on prophecies made at different times and brought together in a pattern. They were made at various times throughout his prophetic life. Now we come to Chapter s 40-55 (alternatively we may see it as beginning with chapter 34... [ Continue Reading ]
THE PREPARING OF THE WAY (ISAIAH 40:1). The humiliation of Assyria has, in Isaiah's eyes, opened up a new opportunity for the future for Judah/Israel. Yahweh has delivered His people, and awaits their response. Isaiah 40:1 ‘Comfort, comfort my people, Says your God, Speak to the heart of Jerusa... [ Continue Reading ]
JERUSALEM IS TO RESPOND LIKE A TOWN CRIER (ISAIAH 40:9). Isaiah 40:9 ‘O Zion, you who proclaim good tidings, Get up into the high mountain, O Jerusalem, you who tell good tidings, Lift up your voice loudly (‘with strength'), Lift it up, do not be afraid, Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold yo... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GREATNESS OF GOD PROCLAIMED (ISAIAH 40:12). And He will be able to do it because of His greatness. In this vital passage the greatness of God to do What He declares He will do is now revealed in all its fullness. HE IS OVER CREATION. Isaiah 40:12 ‘Who has measured the waters in the hollow of... [ Continue Reading ]