PROLOGUE ANNOUNCING THE END OF THE EXILE. IF. The prophet sees in the
triumphs of Cyrus the coming fall of Babylon's empire, and a
revolution in the fortunes of the exiles. These are God's voice
bidding the prophet and all who hear it encourage His people. Let them
speak tenderly to Jerusalem (_i.e.... [ Continue Reading ]
AN EXPANSION OF THE TEXT SUGGESTED IN ISAIAH 40:6.
Isaiah 40:12. The Majesty of God, in Whose Eyes the World is
Insignificant. God is the Creator, disposing of earth and heaven as
very small things. No adviser instructed Him. The nations in His sight
are like the drop hanging from the bucket, or th... [ Continue Reading ]