The final verses of Isaiah 42 speak of the blindness of the national servant, Israel, and the suffering it has brought upon Israel. There has been a complete inability to relate the afflictions with the cause and to recognize that Yahweh has controlled events. In chapter 43 assurance is given that…
The last eight verses of Isaiah 45 stress the objectives Yahweh had in the creation of the world. All nations will ultimately learn that He, the God of Israel, is the true God and that all other deities are a mere pretence. Witness to His purpose and Godhead has not been hidden from men, nor will th…
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In this article which covers the first eight verses of Isaiah 45, the role that Cyrus would play is foretold. Great profit can be gained by deeply thinking about Yahweh’s power to foretell in detail such great events, and to see how He rules in the kingdoms of men and accomplishes His will. Our fa…
This chapter concludes a lengthy section commencing in chapter 40 in which sins of Judah are enumerated and the reasons for the impending Babylonian captivity are given. But Yahweh’s purpose with His people will not fail “for his name’s sake” (v9). “New things” He declares which He …
Isaiah chapters 46 and 47 deal with the fall of Babylon and the utterly useless idols in which the nation had trusted (Dan 5:23). There is a contrast between them and Yahweh Who has preserved His people from their inception.
Chapter 47 focuses on the arrogance of Babylon and her swift demise. Cit…
In the last half of this chapter, reference is again made to the rise of Cyrus who would do Yahweh’s “pleasure upon the Chaldeans”. Israel is invited to consider such foreknowledge as it proves their Redeemer to be the true God. There is also a lamentation that Israel had not heeded His comman…
In this chapter God foretells His vengeance upon the greatest city of antiquity, Babylon. The city is described as a virgin, “tender and delicate” and oblivious of her sins against the people of God. Her arrogance and boasts, her confidence in her sorceries, only serve to magnify the complet…
This chapter contains one of the most exciting and instructive messages in the Bible, especially for Gentiles. It is the plainest statement in the Old Testament that all nations will be embraced in the salvation that results from the work of Yahweh’s Servant. The first six verses comprise the seco…
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The concluding verses of Isaiah 49 provide us with two dramatic prophetic pictures. In verses 22 and 23 Zion is informed that her children shall be gathered to her with regal attention and respect. The last three verses speak of Yahweh’s deliverance of the children of Zion from their oppressor…
Who are these, like stars appearing,
These before God’s Throne who stand?
Each a golden crown is wearing,
Who are all this glorious band?
(Hymn 310)
Following the call of the Gentiles and the universal response of all nations, there is a command to sing and be joyful (v13). B…
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