The story of isaiahs commissioning isnt told until chapter 6. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah. Chapters 6062 comprise the core of isaiah 5666, the third section of the book of isaiah see the unity and authorship of isaiah. While ive tried to simplify it and examine some of the key passages in detail, hopefully this will be just a beginning in your lifetime study of this marvelous book. The new international commentary on the old testament. The people of israel are apostate, rebellious, and corrupt. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. Study the bible online using commentary on isaiah 61 and more. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study. The spiritfilled servant and the kingdom of god isaiah 61.
Isaiah has been called the fifth evangelist, and the book of isaiah has been called the fifth gospel. The spirit of the lord is upon me to qualify me for effecting what is foretold and promised in the foregoing chapter. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. Isaiah reveals a society that can be aptly described as upside down. Why not read through isaiah slowly, taking time to write down your observations especially answers to the who, what, where, when, why, how type of questionssee notes, summarizing the theme of the chapter give each chapter a. The lord has anointed and sent isaiah with a special message to a broken people. Isaiah is quoted directly in the new testament over 65 times, far more than any other old testament prophet, and mentioned by name over 20 times. The story of isaiah s commissioning isnt told until chapter 6. Isaiah 6166 questions and answers mary janes drops of. Blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and.
The spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. In isaiah 61 a mysterious messenger suddenly appears, very abruptly and without introduction. This is amazing since the book of isaiah was written long before the new testament. F24 rpa txt rap the targum and vulgate latin version render it a crown for ashes and the word is used for the tire of the head in ezekiel 24. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means yahweh is salvation, and is similar to the names joshua, elisha, and jesus. Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4 by john calvin.
Some bible scholars have seen the the 66 chapters of isaiah correspond to each of the 66 books of the bible. Lewis johnson who once said, i am not surprised when i read the new testament to discover that of all of the sections of the old testament that the new testament authors use, this book of isaiah stands right at the top of the list. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source. These chapters constitute an optimistic, joyful unit. The book of isaiah catholic scripture study international. Study guide for isaiah 61 by david guzik blue letter bible. We think we find the glories of the church of christ, its spiritual glories, described under the type and figure of the jews prosperity after. To appoint unto them that mourn in zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the lords favor and the day of vengeance of our god, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for.
Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. The prophet isaiah describes israels glory, downfall, redemption and salvation through clothing ima. My goal is to provide you a guide to studying isaiah s prophecies, not a versebyverse commentary on each passage. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Isaiah the prophecies of consolation agape bible study. Isaiah 161 devotionalshoward morrison precept austin. Structural analysis of isaiah 61 with a special focus on verses. In the book of isaiah this is stated earlier in isa 11. Isaiah speaks about the messiahthe messiah will have the spirit, preach the gospel, and proclaim libertyin the last days, the lord will call his.
These people are describes as being afflicted, brokenhearted, captive, prisoners, in mourning. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. Prophecies of consolation chapters 4066 previous isaiah lessons list next holy and eternal lord, nations from across the earth have come to be gathered into one family that is your church. Isaiah 1 3 new international version niv 1 the vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. A teaching outline for the book of isaiah expository. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills exposition of the bible. Isaiah 6166 ends the large book of the prophecy of isaiah. Isaiah 61 66 ends the large book of the prophecy of isaiah. Read isaiah 61 commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. Those who should be leading are not and those who should not are. Isaiah new international version niv 1 the vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the lord for the display of his splendor.
The book of isaiah outstandingly magnifies jehovah as the holy one of israel, applying this expression to him a total of 25 times. Title and theological theme, including also jeremiah, ezekiel and the twelve minor prophets so called because of their small size by comparison with the major prophetic books of isaiah, jeremiah and. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. The first part proto isaiah prophesies death and destruction, but keeps lightening it up with cheery prophecies of a good and holy kingdom at the end of time.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners. When he sat down, he simply said today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing. This page provides supplementary information for a facetoface course on the book of isaiah taught on the campus of johnson university both fl and tn. As christ has applied this passage to himself, see luke 4. You are encouraged to read these devotionals on isaiah, but please do not let them be a substitute for reading the actual words of the prophet isaiah. Isaiah chapter 61 verse 3 the new john gill exposition. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible gateway. Zion and jerusalem will pass tests of loyalty in two distinct battlesone for the house of joseph and one for the house of judah. Also, it points with unmistakable clarity to the messiah, or anointed one, of jehovah through whom deliverance would come to the people of god. Instead of beginning with isaiahs divine call, the book of isaiah begins by giving the historical setting of his ministry and the scope of his mission.
He also reveals that the spirit would be upon the messiah isaiah 61. The reading from the old testament which is assigned to the second sunday after christmas in series c of lutheran worship as also in series a and b consists in the final two verses of the sixtyfirst chapter of the book of isaiah, namely verses 1011, and the initial three verses of the sixtysecond chapter of the prophet isaiah. Chapter 61 is part of the second major section of isaiah and deals less with judahs immediate plight than. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners, to procla.
God is going to give greater majesty to all, splendour to all. I suggest that a new metrical verse starts in isa 61. He lived long enough to record the death of sennacherib, in 681. The new testament presents the lord jesus christ as its theme, and by the same token isaiah presents the lord jesus christ as his theme. Isaiah 61 niv the year of the lords favor the bible. He opened up the scroll to isaiah 61 perhaps an assigned reading, perhaps chosen by him and read from the beginning of the chapter through the first line of verse 2. The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. To encourage the prophets contemporaries to be loyal to the lord and to exhort future readers in exile to repent of sin and trust the lord to bring the faithful remnant of israel and other nations to unprecedented blessings after the exile. Salvation chapters 5 chapters 3639 chapters 4066 when this takes place. A central factor in this is that the immature are leading. The context these three chapters promise great things to the people of jerusalem and record the rejoicing that they will experience upon the fulfillment of those promises. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the study guide pdf download. The essential message of these chapters is that god is at work in the historical events of the day to bring a glorious restoration. Instead of beginning with isaiah s divine call, the book of isaiah begins by giving the historical setting of his ministry and the scope of his mission.
Commentary on the book of the prophet isaiah volume 4. Niv biblical theology study bible, hardcover, comfort print. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. This should be the witness of any who seek to proclaim the gospel.
Christian tradition as early as the second century identifies isaiah as one of the prophets whose death is described in hebrews 11. Pdf on the basis of the demarcation of the book of isaiah into three distinct. Messiah announces his twofold commission to bring gospel mercy at his first coming, and judgments on unbelievers and comfort to zion at his second coming isaiah 61. A study of the book of isaiah chapter 62 verses 1 through 12 isaiah 62. The syriac and arabic versions read, for ashes sweet ointment, or oil of. Isaiah 61 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Isaiah was called to his prophetic ministry in the year that king uzziah died, around 740 b. Swords to plowshares, spears to pruninghooks isaiah. The year of the lords favor the spirit of the sovereign lord is on me, because the lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.
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