Isaiah means in Hebrew “The Lord is salvation”. He was a prophet in Judah during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, from roughly 750-700 BC. His early ministry began when Assyria threatened Israel and Judah. Isaiah taught that these invasions were God’s judgment for Israel’s sins. The first 39 chapters of Isaiah describes … Read more
The first half of Isaiah chapters 1–39 emphasize Judah’s sin, the danger of trusting foreign powers, and the certainty of judgment. Jerusalem would eventually fall and many of its people would experience exile. Beginning in chapter 40:1, the tone changes wonderfully: “Comfort, comfort My people, says your God”. Isaiah looks beyond judgment toward restoration. The … Read more
Isaiah’s first thirty-nine chapters reveal a holy God confronting a sinful nation. Judah had replaced their devotion and trust in the Lord with empty religion, idolatry, injustice, and a confidence in political alliances. Although Isaiah repeatedly warned that judgment would come through Assyria and later Babylon, he also declared God’s steadfast covenant faithfulness, through a … Read more
The God who rules the nations also faithfully keeps His covenant with His people. Because He is sovereign over history and faithful to His promises, His people can live without fear. Isaiah 40 marked a major turning point in the book. The first thirty-nine chapters largely focused on God’s holiness, Judah’s rebellion, and the certainty … Read more
Isaiah 40 “Behold Your God!” V 10“Behold, the Lord GOD will come with might, with His arm ruling for Him. Behold, His reward is with Him and His recompense before Him.” When God’s people are weary and fearful, of the future God calls us to lift our eyes from our circumstances and focus on His glory, … Read more
The Danger of Spiritual Pride After Victory As we come to Isaiah 39, we arrive at a key turning point in the book of Isaiah. The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah have emphasized several major themes: The historical section of Isaiah 36–39 illustrates these truths through the life of King Hezekiah: In Isaiah 36 we … Read more
Isaiah 38 is part of the historical section of Isaiah in chapters 36-39 which function as a bridge in the book. Up to this Isaiah has largely been prophetic poetry. This has included warnings to Judah, judgments against the nations, visions of the coming Messiah, promises concerning Jerusalem, and God’s coming Kingdom. But beginning in … Read more
Isaiah 37 describes one of the great turning points in biblical history and what it means to trust the Lord during an overwhelming crisis. To understand this chapter, we need to consider the historical background that goes back to the reign of King Ahaz, the father of Hezekiah. During the days of Ahaz, Judah faced a … Read more
As we come to Isaiah 36, we arrive at a major turning point in the book. Up to this point, Isaiah has largely been prophetic warnings, visions, judgments against the nations and Judah and Israel, and pictures of Messiah’s coming Kingdom. We’ve seen Judah’s rebellion and God’s holiness in Isaiah 1–6. The promise of Immanuel … Read more
Isaiah 35 is a striking and wonderful contrast to the judgment of Isaiah 34. Where chapter 34 describes desolation, death, and the judgment of rebellious nations, chapter 35 reveals restoration, healing, and the joy of redemption. Together they are a prophetic pairing: judgment on the wicked and salvation for the remnant. Isaiah 35 is not … Read more
This book will help you to trace the source of Jewish and Christian faith through the Land, the people, and the Scriptures. Presented with “you are there” imagery enriched with Old Testament prophecy and New Testament fulfillment. It will help you to understand the unity between Old and New Covenants.
Where Jesus Walked is an excellent travel companion for a trip to Israel, personal devotions, Bible studies, or as a background for the history and events in the life of Yeshua.
The Scripture references uniquely correlate Old Testament prophecy from 500 to 3500 years before the birth of Yeshua with New Covenant fulfillment. Full-color locator maps help readers understand the geographic context of the events. Over 100 full-page photographs place you at the sites where the events occurred and help to visualize what took place.
Fascinating personal portraits of 24 people who walked with Yeshua complete the story of the New Covenant and provide historical background to the people in His earthly life. Including the Apostles, Mary, Martha, Mary Magdalene, Herod, and others.