In the first stanza of this song which Isaiah composed he sang about God’s care for His vineyard and the condition of the vineyard (vv. 1-2). The second stanza details what God said in view of her condition (vv. 3-6). In the third stanza the vineyard in the figure is identified ( …
In this passage Jesus was attacking a system that put rules and regulations before the claim of human need (vv. 8-13). The commandment of God was that the claim of human love should come first; the commandment of the scribes was that the claim of legal rules and regulations shou …
Having briefly referred to the plagues in Egypt (v. 12), the author now describes some of them in greater detail. The death of the first-born was the last and worst of the plagues of Egypt, and that which perfected the deliverance of Israel. If gentler methods would have done the …
This chapter starts out with Isaiah prophesying a time of righteousness and justice. He talks about a king who will reign in this time (vv 1-4). No historical king ever fit this description. The prophet is speaking of a time when godly conditions that shall be “as the …
When men reject Divine wisdom and true knowledge they become like animals (Rom. 1:21-24). To willingly accept correction shows that a person loves knowledge. To hate correction shows that one is ignorant like an animal. Men who are trained to live like animals act like animals. I …
One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches, and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with them Biblically and lovingly …
God’s Judgment against Arabia (Kedar and Hazor) – (vv. 28-33). These were two desert peoples (nomadic Arab nations conquered by Nebuchadnezzar (vv. 28-29) that lived by raising sheep and camels. They were guilty of living at ease, isolating themselves from others, and being …
Four times David asked, “How long†as another lament is about to begin (vv. 1-2). He had been brought low by his feelings. We can relate to David if we’ve ever been through some great trial. If we haven’t been there yet, we will. In the book of Job, we learn that “man was born to trouble as …
Isaiah pronounced woe on the people (vv. 1-4). Israel’s leaders were guilty of six things: They were (a) making unjust laws, (b) issuing oppressive decrees, (c) depriving the poor of their rights, (d) taking away justice, (e) hurting widows, and (f) robbing the fatherless. …
The people did not want to listen to God’s instruction through Isaiah. So, God told him to write down His message so they could not claim they had never heard it (vv 8-9). Rejecting Isaiah’s message (vv. 9-11) and relying on oppression (plans to avoid God’s counsel) and deceit, t …