In Isaiah, chapter eleven, verse one, “And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.” Isaiah gives a glorious picture of a future new world governed by a Branch, which is Jesus Christ. Jesus was called a Nazarene, as in Matthew two, […]
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In Isaiah, chapter ten, verses twenty-eight through twenty-nine, “He is come to Aiath, he is passed to Migron; at Michmash he hath laid up his carriages: They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.” Isaiah foretells the route the Assyrian invaders
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In Isaiah, chapter ten, verse twenty, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.” Isaiah assures
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In Isaiah, chapter ten, verse five, “O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.” God had used the Assyrians to punish His godless people. Now God would punish Assyria for their pride and arrogance, as in verses eight to fourteen of this theme chapter. Therefore, Isaiah prophesied
In Isaiah, chapter nine, verse eight, through to chapter ten, verse four, begins with the opening verse, “The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.” These verses describe Israel’s arrogance and persistent impenitence, and God’s anger and judgment against them. Even in great trouble, they would not humble themselves and
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In Isaiah, chapter nine, verses one through seven, Isaiah speaks of a coming deliverer who would one day lead God’s people to joy, peace, happiness, righteousness, and justice; this person is the Messiah: Jesus Christ, the Son of God. The prophecy reveals several important truths about the coming Messiah. For the most part, He would
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In Isaiah, chapter eight, verse sixteen, “Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.” The great majority of God’s people were living in apostasy, but there remained a faithful remnant: disciples who followed the will of the Lord. They were the ones who called to preserve God’s Word. In every age, the true
In Isaiah, chapter eight, verse thirteen, “Sanctify the LORD of hosts Himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.” In times of danger and trial, God alone is the One whom we must fear and look to for our deliverance, as in Matthew ten, verse twenty-eight. Through a proper reverence
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In Isaiah, chapter eight, verse twelve, ‘Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.” Isaiah had been attempting to persuade Judah to seek God rather than foreign help. He was accused of conspiracy and treason. Likewise, throughout the history
In Isaiah, chapter eight, verse eight, “And he shall pass through Judah; he shall overflow and go over, he shall reach even to the neck; and the stretching out of his wings shall fill the breadth of thy land, O Immanuel.” In the midst of Isaiah’s prophecy, the Spirit of prophecy pointed to a hope
