Isaiah and Micah ILLC – 8 th Grade Sunday School

Isaiah and Micah Vocabulary Vocabulary False spirituality – an incorrect or wrong condition of heart concerning the worship of God False spirituality – an incorrect or wrong condition of heart concerning the worship of God Revelation – Something made known. Revelation – Something made known. Example: God reveals Himself…….. Makes Himself known Example: God reveals Himself…….. Makes Himself known Oblation – Making an offering to God Oblation – Making an offering to God

Isaiah and Micah Main points of this lesson Main points of this lesson Isaiah and Micah worked in the southern kingdom of Judah during the period in which the neighboring kingdom of Israel collapsed. Isaiah and Micah worked in the southern kingdom of Judah during the period in which the neighboring kingdom of Israel collapsed. Micah and Isaiah resisted the false spirituality of the people of Judah. Micah and Isaiah resisted the false spirituality of the people of Judah. Isaiah revealed God’s plan of salvation through his prophecies of the coming Messiah. Isaiah revealed God’s plan of salvation through his prophecies of the coming Messiah.

Isaiah and Micah The great kingdoms of the world…. Assyria, Babylon, Persia and Egypt threatened the smaller kingdoms. The great kingdoms of the world…. Assyria, Babylon, Persia and Egypt threatened the smaller kingdoms. The Book of Isaiah relates of the difficulties of the Chosen People in those trying times. The Book of Isaiah relates of the difficulties of the Chosen People in those trying times. Isaiah was a prophet of faith. He always reminded people that God would help and to trust in Him and not in people. Isaiah was a prophet of faith. He always reminded people that God would help and to trust in Him and not in people.

Isaiah and Micah The Prophet Isaiah The Prophet Isaiah The name Isaiah means “Jehovah is salvation”. The name Isaiah means “Jehovah is salvation”. Isaiah was the son of Amos. He was a great poet, orator, and statesman. He was highly educated, knowledgeable in international affairs and on familiar terms with the royal court. Isaiah was the son of Amos. He was a great poet, orator, and statesman. He was highly educated, knowledgeable in international affairs and on familiar terms with the royal court. Lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the years that Israel (the Northern Kingdom) was in captivity to Assyria. His ministry was from A.D. Lived in the Kingdom of Judah during the years that Israel (the Northern Kingdom) was in captivity to Assyria. His ministry was from A.D. His ministry covered the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Manasseh which were all kings of Judah. His ministry covered the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah, and Manasseh which were all kings of Judah. The Book of Isaiah is the longest of the books of the prophets. It has 66 chapters and is quoted 120 times in the New Testament. The Book of Isaiah is the longest of the books of the prophets. It has 66 chapters and is quoted 120 times in the New Testament.

Isaiah and Micah Isaiah often used the following phrases in his prophesies: Isaiah often used the following phrases in his prophesies: “Thus saith the Lord” 7:7 “Thus saith the Lord” 7:7 “The Holy One of Israel” 1:4 “The Holy One of Israel” 1:4

Isaiah and Micah Isaiah is a miniature Bible. Isaiah is a miniature Bible. The Bible contains sixty-six books. Isaiah has sixty-six chapters. The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah correspond to the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and speak largely about Israel before the coming Messiah. The Bible contains sixty-six books. Isaiah has sixty-six chapters. The first thirty-nine chapters of Isaiah correspond to the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament and speak largely about Israel before the coming Messiah. The last twenty-seven chapters of Isaiah parallel the New Testament and relate largely about the Messiah and His kingdom. The last twenty-seven chapters of Isaiah parallel the New Testament and relate largely about the Messiah and His kingdom.

Isaiah and Micah The people were experiencing temporal difficulties because they led ungodly lives. The people were experiencing temporal difficulties because they led ungodly lives. Isaiah warned of the hard judgment of God if the people did not repent. Isaiah warned of the hard judgment of God if the people did not repent. Sadly, the people did not repent. Sadly, the people did not repent. Most important in the Book of Isaiah are the prophecies concerning Christ and His kingdom. Most important in the Book of Isaiah are the prophecies concerning Christ and His kingdom.

Isaiah and Micah Why was Isaiah written? Why was Isaiah written? The historical purpose The historical purpose God sent Isaiah to warn Judah of the sins that led to Israel’s downfall and would likewise led to theirs. God sent Isaiah to warn Judah of the sins that led to Israel’s downfall and would likewise led to theirs. His message was two-fold His message was two-fold One, God will bring condemnation upon Israel and Judah through other nations. One, God will bring condemnation upon Israel and Judah through other nations. Two, God will one day provide salvation through Israel and Judah to other nations. Two, God will one day provide salvation through Israel and Judah to other nations.

Isaiah and Micah The doctrinal purpose The doctrinal purpose The book Isaiah joins all the great truths of the Old Testament regarding salvation from sin through Christ. The book Isaiah joins all the great truths of the Old Testament regarding salvation from sin through Christ. The Christological Purpose The Christological Purpose “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son…” 7:14 “Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son…” 7:14 “Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace” 9:6 “Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace” 9:6 “A rod out of the stem of Jesse’ 11:1 “A rod out of the stem of Jesse’ 11:1 “Redeemer” 43:14 “Redeemer” 43:14

Isaiah and Micah The book of Isaiah can be divided into three parts. The book of Isaiah can be divided into three parts. I. Prophetic condemnations (1-35) (Because of sin) I. Prophetic condemnations (1-35) (Because of sin) A. Condemnation of Israel and Judah (1-12) A. Condemnation of Israel and Judah (1-12) B. Condemnation of surrounding nations (13-23) B. Condemnation of surrounding nations (13-23) C. Condemnation of all nations (24-35) C. Condemnation of all nations (24-35) II. Historic confiscation (36-39) II. Historic confiscation (36-39) A. Looking back to the Assyrian Invasion (36-37) A. Looking back to the Assyrian Invasion (36-37) B. Looking forward to the Babylonian invasion (38-39) B. Looking forward to the Babylonian invasion (38-39) III. Consolation in the Messiah (40-66) (Christ) III. Consolation in the Messiah (40-66) (Christ) A. The Deliverance from God (40-48) (God the Father sends) A. The Deliverance from God (40-48) (God the Father sends) B. The Deliverer from God (49-57) (through Jesus Christ) B. The Deliverer from God (49-57) (through Jesus Christ) C. The Delivered of God (58-66) (sinners in need of forgiveness) C. The Delivered of God (58-66) (sinners in need of forgiveness)

Isaiah and Micah The Prophet Micah The Prophet Micah Worked in the period 735 to 700 B.C. Worked in the period 735 to 700 B.C. During the reigns of three kings of Judah: Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah During the reigns of three kings of Judah: Jotham, Ahaz, Hezekiah He was an early pre-exilic prophet He was an early pre-exilic prophet A contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea A contemporary of Isaiah and Hosea Micah’s prophesy was about both Israel and Judah but seems to be primarily directed to the kingdom of Judah Micah’s prophesy was about both Israel and Judah but seems to be primarily directed to the kingdom of Judah He probably lived in the southern kingdom He probably lived in the southern kingdom

Isaiah and Micah Micah means “who is like Jehovah” Micah means “who is like Jehovah” Micah emphasizes God’s hatred of sin (In particular idolatry) but love for the sinner. Micah emphasizes God’s hatred of sin (In particular idolatry) but love for the sinner. Micah often proclaimed judgment followed by the promise of forgiveness. Micah often proclaimed judgment followed by the promise of forgiveness.

Isaiah and Micah Example: Judgment Example: Judgment “Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest” Micah 3:12 “Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of the forest” Micah 3:12 Example: The promise of forgiveness Example: The promise of forgiveness “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy” Micah 7:18 “Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? He retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy” Micah 7:18

Isaiah and Micah Micah’s prophesies of Christ Micah’s prophesies of Christ “But thou, Bethlehem… out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel” 5:2 “But thou, Bethlehem… out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel” 5:2 Micah’s universal (international) gospel includes the Gentile people Micah’s universal (international) gospel includes the Gentile people “And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord…..” 4:2 “And many nations shall come, and say, Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord…..” 4:2 “And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off..” 4:3 “And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off..” 4:3

Isaiah and Micah The conclusion of Micah is a renewal of the promise of God to Abraham and his seed i.e.. The children of God. The conclusion of Micah is a renewal of the promise of God to Abraham and his seed i.e.. The children of God. “Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.” Micah 7:20 “Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the mercy to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.” Micah 7:20