Throughout this prophetic book is promise upon promise of the messiah to come. Isaiah is considered one of the literary gems of the ancient world. Gospel glimpses, wholebible connections, theology, practice, and more. The purpose is to assist the student in gaining a greater comprehension of the biblical teaching. Isaiah prophesies for all future ages, predicting both the first and second advents of christ. The book of isaiah contains the prophecies of isaiah who was the son of amoz isaiah 1. A free and comprehensive, printable bible study course on the book of isaiah. Outline of the book with questions for each section. The message of isaiah the book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. A free and comprehensive, printable bible study course on the. Intro to isaiah biblica the international bible society. In his book it is used 25 times, while found only six times in all the rest of the bible.
In bible study isaiah is widely accepted as the greatest old testament prophet with a message for today, in the words of bible teacher and pastor charles p. As his ministry developed he warned the people about various problems. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. Although isaiah was not the first prophet his prophecies form the longest and most extensive prophetic book of holy scripture. Book of isaiah read, study bible verses online bible study tools. The man, the times, and the book 3 introduction to the entire prophecy 1 7 early messages of isaiah 25 11 isaiahs vision of the holy god 6 16 judahs true hope. Isaiah is the source of nearly a quarter of the old testament quotations and allusions cited in the new testament, more than any other bible book even squeaking past the psalms. Sawyer describes the book of isaiah the fifth gospel. It occurs 12 times in the first 39 chapters and 14 times in chapters 40. Bible study courses isaiah bible study courses section 1.
Stay connected amidst social distancing receive weekly bible studies to share with family and friends. Study guide for isaiah by chuck smith blue letter bible. Dr ross joined the faculty of beeson divinity school in 2002 as beeson professor of old testament and hebrew. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview. The book of isaiah 3 the book of isaiah the man, the times, and the book isaiah is often referred to as the messianic prophet, because of his many prophecies that were fulfilled in jesus. Isaiah is the longest book of prophecy in the bible. His mastery of the language, his rich and vast vocabulary, and his poetic skill have earned him the title, shakespeare of the bible. A study of the prophecy of isaiah, the son of amoz who prophesied during the days of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. The book of isaiah is one of the most important books of the old testament. Christs virgin birth, his character, his life, his death, his resurrection, and his second coming are all presented in isaiah clearly and definitively. The book of isaiah free sermon outlines and bible studies.
Isaiah bible study courses section 1 the book of isaiah this course is designed as an expository study of the book of isaiah, taking the student through the first third of this prophetic book with cross references to other portions of scripture. The book of isaiah this course is designed as an expository study of the book of isaiah, taking the student through the first third of this prophetic book with cross references to other portions of scripture. Isaiah was prophet during the reign of 5 kings, most of whom were evil. Old testament scholar barry webb describes the book as the romans of the. In bible study isaiah speaks more powerfully and appropriately to the postmodern church than any other prophetic book from the ancient hebrew bible. This workbook was designed for bible class study, family study, or personal study.
The centerpiece is isaiahs unrivaled chapter 53, portraying christ as the slain lamb of god. Prophecy plants hope and salvation in the book of isaiah. The prophetic books are filled with events that are local and fulfilled. Isaiah 6 new international version niv isaiahs commission. The book is a collection of oracles, prophecies, and reports. Bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview by revelation tv. Things were changing rapidly, a new order was emerging, and there were external and internal threats to israels existence. Isaiah 1 niv the vision concerning judah and bible gateway. Book of isaiah overview insight for living ministries. A free and comprehensive bible course on the book of isaiah, designed for students, scholars, teachers, pastors and those wanting to learn gods word. The opening chapter may be addressing the situation judah faced at the time of the assyrian invasion in the days of king hezekiah. Bible study isaiah chapter 11 part 2 by revelation tv. And still others argue that there were actually three contributors.
As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes its name from its writer. The book of isaiah carries on the theme of judgment and hope, laying the groundwork for gods kingdom, a new covenant and renewed creation in the future. His name, yeshaiah in hebrew, means yahweh is salvation, and his name aptly summarizes the content of his writings. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible. The 8th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. Isaiah was married to a prophetess who bore him at least two sons isaiah 7. A 12week study knowing the bible book 2 kindle edition by hunter, drew, packer, j. 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 ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of minor importance. Isaiah 6 niv isaiahs commission in the year bible gateway. 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 ezekiel, and not at all suggesting that they are of. The strongest argument for the unity of isaiah is the expression the holy one of israel, a title for god that occurs 12 times in chs.
As howard peskett guides you through these twentytwo session lifeguide bible study on isaiah, youll dig deep into the prophets revolutionary message of repentance, forgiveness and. Summary of the book of isaiah the story of the bible. Consider the historical background of the book of isaiah in order to better understand its author and message. Isaiah is the first of all prophetic books in the modern editions as well as in the hebrew bible where he is the first of the later prophets. Nov 05, 2019 bible study the book of isaiah introduction and overview by revelation tv. Isaiah, in my opinion, is the most spiritual of the old testament books. The class book material is suitable for teens or adults. Chuck smith study guide for isaiah blue letter bible.
He was entirely dedicated to this cause even in the midst of rejection isaiah 6. Isaiah firmly believes that god can triumph even in the worst of times. As we continue in this study, we will see isaiah had a depth of understanding who. The assyrian period chapters 1 39 the prophet proclaims the lords indictment against judah and jerusalem, and the coming judgment against them. Isaiah, one of the greatest of the prophets, appeared at a critical moment in israels history. But the prophet isaiah raises a loud cry for revival in this midst of a rotting society. Isaiah s day was a pivotal time in history between moses and jesus christ. Jesus audience would not have missed the comparison between jesus parable of the vineyard and the wellknown parable of the vineyard in the book of the prophet isaiah that also ends in a prophecy of judgment. I reared children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against me.
While little is known of the personal life of the prophet, he is considered to be one of the greatest of them all. Smith study from the bible and be encouraged to grow your faith. The vision concerning judah and jerusalem that isaiah son of amoz saw during the reigns of uzziah, jotham, ahaz and hezekiah, kings of judah. The messianic king 712 20 prophecies concerning the nations 27 27 the source of true deliverance 2835 36 historical interlude 3639 42 the one true god versus idols 4048 47 salvation through the suffering servant 4953 54 the future glory for gods people 5466 59. But as you look at it and you see how isaiah talks about it, all of the sudden, you start to realize that no, no, no. The one thing that tells us beyond a doubt that isaiah, the prophet, wrote all of it, is his use of the title holy one of israel. If you want to understand the book of isaiah, dont read straight through it. Isaiah is the first book containing the writings of the prophets of the bible. Many scholars today challenge the claim that isaiah wrote the entire book that bears his name. Listen to chuck swindolls overview of isaiah in his audio message from the classic series gods masterwork. The northern kingdom collapsed, under the hammerlike blows of assyria, in 722721 b. The ox knows its master, the donkey its owners manger, but israel does not know, my people.
The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. The book of isaiah contains 66 chapters divided into 39, and 27 the same way the old and new testament is divided. Isaiah, the son of amoz, ministered in and around jerusalem as a prophet to. As is the case with nearly all the books of the prophets, the book of isaiah takes.
The book of isaiah can be divided into two major parts. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction to joshua. Jan 05, 2017 121 videos play all bible study the book of isaiah revelation tv walking in the holy spirit dr. Mar 18, 20 before you read isaiah, read this,christopher r. Isaiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. God gave isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of jesus christ than any other of the old testament. The man, isaiah, was a prophet and preacher at the time he wrote this book. In sheer size, isaiah second only to the book of psalms length and in the number of chapters. Agape bible study the 8 th century bc prophet isaiah, son of amoz, is named as the inspired writer of the book of isaiah is 1. Compare isaiah s vineyard parable with jesus parable of the wicked tenants. Isaiah has also been called both the messianic prophet and the evangelical prophet. Questions in the lessons contain minimal human commentary, but instead guide students to study to understand scripture. God gave isaiah a clearer vision of the redemptive work of jesus christ than any other of the old testament prophets. Here, in a 12week format, are carefully wrought studies that will ignite the mind and the heart.
The new testament quotes and applies more scriptures from the book of isaiah than any other old testament prophet. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading isaiah. In the hebrew bible the book of isaiah initiates a division called the latter prophets for the former prophets see introduction tojoshua. It was designed for use in bible classes, family study, or personal study. Israels ungrateful rebellion and yahwehs gracious invitation isaiah 1. Isaiah free bible study the jesuswalk bible study series.
And the author, isaiah, who is called the prince of prophets, shines above all the other writers and prophets of scripture. And the extraordinary thing about the book, though, is that as you study it, you first begin to think that thats three different people. He is the author of introducing biblical hebrew and grammar, holiness to the lord. I download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The questions contain minimal human commentary, but instead urge students to study to understand scripture. Isaiahs day was a pivotal time in history between moses and jesus christ.
The book of isaiah is not written in strict chronological order, as is evident from the fact that the prophets initial call to his ministry is not presented until chapter 6. The word prophet in the hebrew means a mouthpiece, and isaiah was truly the mouthpiece of god. And this is what we have in the crossway bible study series knowing the bibleas the skilled authors and notable editors provide the contours of each book of the bible as well as the grand theological themes that bind them together as one book. You may be sure that the message of the false prophet is not in the library of inspired scripture. God called isaiah to deliver a message of warning, comfort and deliverance.