The People’s Bible: Isaiah 40–66
Overview
In the second portion of his prophecy, Isaiah promises that God will deliver his people and all the world through the great Servant of the Lord, whom we all know as Jesus Christ. God promised that this great Servant would redeem all the world by his suffering. The prophecy of Isaiah concludes with God’s promises of future glory for all who believe.
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- Historical background
- Maps, illustrations, and archaeological information
- Practical and contemporary applications
Top Highlights
“What does it mean when the Lord tells the Messiah, ‘Surely you will summon nations you know not’? Because the Messiah is God’s special Servant and God in human form—that is, Immanuel, God with us—how can he not know these nations? When we are told that the Messiah did not know the nations, God tells us that the Messiah did not know these strangers as his own people. They were outside the circle of Israel and Judah, strangers and foreigners. But even these strangers will be converted by the gospel and included in the assembly of believers—God’s people.” (Page 252)
“The picture here comes from an ancient custom of kings. An ancient king sent messengers ahead of his arrival, so that the road might be made level and smooth for the king’s journey.” (Page 18)
“In the Old Testament, God’s message of comfort came through the prophets; in the New Testament, through the apostles. All who share the gospel carry out God’s command to comfort his people. This command applies to all who serve as public ministers of God and all believers who share the gospel. All believers share the important task of bringing God’s comfort to those who need it.” (Page 13)
“The Servant has obediently listened. ‘Morning by morning,’ that is, again and again, the Servant gave the Lord’s Word his attention. But he has not just listened to the Word and then forgotten the words of God, as Israel and Judah had so often done. He willingly submitted to the Word of God. He knew what the Lord wanted, and he obeyed.” (Pages 191–192)
“Everything human fades and disappears; all that comes from God in his Word endures for all time. Finally, when the Lord returns, the earth and all that is within it will be destroyed (2 Peter 3:10). The Word of the Lord will survive even that catastrophe. It is permanent and enduring.” (Page 20)
- Title: The People’s Bible: Isaiah 40–66
- Author: John A. Braun
- Publisher: Northwestern Publishing House
- Publication Date: 2001
- Pages: 407