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The Structure of Isaiah 41: Isaiah Journal 2.4

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-10-062022-01-11

Isaiah 41:1-7. God addresses non-believing Gentile nations.
Isaiah 41:8-20. God addresses Israel, “my servant,” with comfort and promise.
Isaiah 41:21-28. God addresses the non-believing Gentile nations a second time.
Isaiah 41:21-24. God challenges these nations and their idols.
Isaiah 41:25. God demonstrates his power.
Isaiah 41:26-28. God states that no one from among the nations knew or foretold this. But he, God, did.
Isaiah 41:29. God sums up his argument with the Gentiles and their idols. … Continue readingThe Structure of Isaiah 41: Isaiah Journal 2.4

Hezekiah’s Pride Part 3: Isaiah Devotional Journal 83

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-08-172021-09-10

God has proved the faithful character of Hezekiah’s heart in the areas of personal worship and leadership in battle. In all these, Hezekiah remained humble. We must understand his spiritual successes in order to understand his spiritual pride. … Continue readingHezekiah’s Pride Part 3: Isaiah Devotional Journal 83

The Enemy Cast Out: Isaiah Devotional Journal 74

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-07-152021-09-10

Isaiah 33:14-24 mixes concrete-literal prophecy about Jerusalem’s enemy with spiritual-literal prophecy about Jerusalem’s King, his kingdom, and those who live there in peace, security, and well-being. … Continue readingThe Enemy Cast Out: Isaiah Devotional Journal 74

Septuagint Variation: Isaiah Devotional Journal 72

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-07-092021-09-10

In the prior post, Isaiah Devotional Journal 71, I presented the argument that in Chapter 32 Isaiah writes using concrete terms for spiritual realities (1). Verse 19 adds evidence to this hermeneutic. Although it speaks to us by means of concrete (physical) language, the realities this verse describes are spiritual. See, for example, John Calvin’s description of this passage. … Continue readingSeptuagint Variation: Isaiah Devotional Journal 72

A Very Gospel Passage: Isaiah Devotional Journal 50

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-04-202021-09-10

Isaiah 25 Septuagint Modernized A Gospel Passage: Isaiah 25 Isaiah 25 is an end times passage. It is also a very gospel passage. Most people alive today likely willContinue readingA Very Gospel Passage: Isaiah Devotional Journal 50

Eliakim or Shebna? Isaiah Devotional Journal 44

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-03-272021-09-10

Isaiah 22:15-25 presents an inclusio with a second inclusio embedded within. Verses 15 and 25, introduce and conclude the passage. Both of these verses, set off by the phrases, “Thus says the Lord… ” and “for the Lord has spoken,” refer to the wickedly proud Shebna, here a type of Satan. … Continue readingEliakim or Shebna? Isaiah Devotional Journal 44

Messiah the Servant: Isaiah Devotional Journal 43

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-03-242021-09-10

Isaiah 22:15-25 Link to LXE Modernized I. A Messianic Announcement Isaiah 22:15-25 is a key passage in Isaiah. At first glance, it may appear to be an ancient detailContinue readingMessiah the Servant: Isaiah Devotional Journal 43

Fall of Jerusalem and Judea: Isaiah Devotional Journal 42

By Christina M Wilson on 2021-03-202021-09-10

In Isaiah 22:11, God uncovers his own heart, and the ears of faith can hear the anguish in the voice that cries out–And ye procured to yourselves water between the two walls within the ancient pool: but ye looked not to him that made it from the beginning, and regarded not him that created it. (Isaiah 22:11 LXE) … Continue readingFall of Jerusalem and Judea: Isaiah Devotional Journal 42

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