Title Isaiah
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[Old Testament Prophets] - Isaiah
Isaiah - Prophet of Hope and Gospel
1. Personal information
① Isaiah means ‘Jehovah is salvation’. ② It is estimated that he was born in Jerusalem around 760 B.C.
③ Son of Amos 9 Isaiah 1:1). ④ He had his wife, a prophetess, and two sons, Shealjasum and Mahel-Shalal-Hazbath (Isaiah 7:3;8:3)
⑤ of noble origin. Jerusalem-centered ministry. ⑥ Prophecy activities around 739-680 B.C. (Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, Manasseh).
⑦ It is said that during the reign of Manasseh, his body was cut in two with a saw and he was martyred (Hebrews 11:37).
2. Historical background
3. Critical Life
before calling
birth
Called to be a prophet
739 B.C.
Chapter 6
after calling
Opposes King Ahaz's plan for alliance with Assyria
734-716 B.C.
Isaiah 7:1-25
Destruction of Judah and Israel
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Messianic Prophecy
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Isaiah 7:14; 11:1-10
The prophecy of the destruction of the nations
715-715 B.C.
Isaiah 13:1-23:18
Lived with naked body and feet for 3 years
713-711 B.C.
Isaiah 20:1-6
Hezekiah opposes the Egyptian alliance
705 B.C.
Isaiah 30, 31
Prophecy of Babylonian captivity and restoration
701 B.C.
Isaiah 39
Foretells future blessings to those who believe
702-679 B.C.
Isaiah 55:6-9
Martyrdom during the reign of Manasseh
680 B.C.
4. character
① When the king's policy is not in line with God's will, he has an upright character who steadfastly proclaims his claim in the face of great power (Isaiah 7:1-25).
② The possessor of indomitable faith who had infinite reverence and trust in God (Isaiah 40:12-31; 41:21-29).
③ Those who possessed burning loyalty and patriotism toward the Davidic dynasty (Isaiah 31:1-9).
④ A person who is full of compassion to the extent that he does not stop interceding with God by giving promises of comfort even during the proclamation of God's judgment on the chosen people (Isaiah 62:1; 63:17-19; 64:8-12).
⑤ Those who have a strong will and zeal for their prophetic calling (Isa 6:8; 62:1).
⑥ A person who possesses insight into history and extensive knowledge of domestic and international situations as he prophesied judgment against Judah and the nations against the backdrop of a long time (Isa 13:1-23:18)
⑦ A person who not only denounced Judah's sins but also prophesied the restoration of his relationship with God, who has a firm hope and conviction for the future of his chosen people (Isa 30:18-33; 35:1-10; 66:1- 14, etc.).
5. Redemption Historical Status
① A prophet called by God to give Israel prophecies about the future and at the same time urge them to turn from their sins and return to God (Isaiah 6:8-10).
② The prophet of the gospel who left the most prophecies about the Messiah (Isaiah 7:14,15; 11:1-10; 42:1-3; 53:1012).
③ A person who stood between the people of Israel and God and performed the role of an advocate to convey God's will to the people, and at the same time played a mediating role to promote reconciliation between God and them by urging the people of Israel to repent Isa 1:1-31; 56:9-57:21; 58:1-14, etc.).
6. Assessment and lessons learned
① Isaiah was called to be a prophet while worshiping in the temple (Isaiah 6). Although he knew from the beginning that his task would be fruitless warnings and exhortations, he immediately responded to the call and accepted the commission (Isa. 6:9-13). This presents an example of the attitude that those who are obedient to our saints who are accustomed to a thoroughly calculated way of thinking today should have.
② Isaiah did all he could to point out their faults, rebuke them for their rebellion, and proclaimed a bitter warning (Isa 1:2- 31; 2:5-11, etc.). In today's era of widespread social injustice, wouldn't it be appropriate for us believers to have this attitude like Isaiah?
③ Isaiah did not hesitate to make epoch-making remarks and actions enough to cause misunderstandings among his people, accusing him of the rebellion of his country, warning of destruction, and preaching without forgetting the restoration and salvation to come (Isaiah 40:1-31).
As such, today's church should not only criticize and condemn the sins of this society, but also provide hope and comfort after repentance.
④ Isaiah strongly rebuked the kings for their foolishness and unbelieving ideas, who believed that the only way to deliver them from their adversity was to depend on the great powers (Isa. 7:13; 31:3; 39). :3-7). Although God's restoration was foretold, they did not have mature faith and did not trust the words of the prophecy. How am I today? When trouble or adversity comes, don't I try to rely on other things - riches, power, or my own understanding - rather than relying on God?
⑤ Isaiah was the one who immediately obeyed God's call. This kind of obedience can only be done by those who always walk with God and have a heart ready for God. So how about you? If God wanted to use you right away, he would immediately say, “Here I am,” as if waiting. Send me” (Isaiah 6:8)?
⑥ Isaiah waited for the coming Messiah with hope and left the most prophecies about the Messiah's life. This is the hope that the saints of today should also have, and we must have the hope of the Messiah who will come soon and live a prepared life like the five wise virgins with an awake heart (Matthew 25:1-13).
7. Key scriptures
“And I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then I said, Here am I; send me” (Isaiah 6:8).