he overarching theme of the second volume of Isaiah (chapters 40-66) is the advent of Messiah. Interwoven with the theme of Messiah as God’s true representative is the counter theme of the falsity of idols. The dividing line is between believers and non-believers, between God-followers and idol worshipers. There is no line between Gentiles and the sons of Jacob. God rejects the idol worshipers among his “own” people and from among the Gentiles. Conversely, God gives his singular Servant Messiah to believers from among his own people and to believers among the Gentiles. Thus speaks Isaiah, God’s prophet. …
Worshiping the Lord through Study of His Word
