1. ISAIAH

2. A prophet from 740 B.C. until 701 B.C. 1:1 He lived in Jerusalem and was adviser to kings A special commission in 739 B.C. 6:1-13 Section 1 (chapters 1-39) mostly about Assyrian captivity for Israel and chastening for Judah Includes many previews of church age Section 2 (Chapters 40-66) mostly prophecies about the church age

3. Outline of Isaiah (Part 1) Introduction 1-6 Contrast between real Jerusalem 1:1-23 and ideal Jerusalem 2:1-4 This would require a chastening process in between 1:24-26 This is the theme of section 1 Isaiah’s call 6:1-13 The triumph of God over Syria and Israel 7-12 Prominent prophecies 7:14; 9:1-7; 11:1-11

4. Preparing the World for Christ 13-35 Judgment on Nations 13-23 Babylon 13:1-14:23 Assyria 14:24-27 Philistia 14:28-32 Moab 15-16 Syria 17 Ethiopia 18 Egypt 19 Assyria 20 Babylon21:1-10 Edom21:11-12 Arabia 21:13-17 Judah22 Tyre 23

5. Outline of Isaiah (Part 1) God’s Work Till Christ Comes 24-27 Nations would be punished 24 v.1,4,5 Satan punished 24:21, John 12:31-33, Rev. 12:7-10 Kings of earth punished 24:21, Acts 4:24-31 The Lord rules in His kingdom Mark 9:1, Acts 1:8, Acts 2, Rev. 12:10 Salvation 25:9, Revelation 12:10 Spiritual restoration 26-27 v.20-21 Gentiles included 25:6-8, 2:1-4

6. Outline of Isaiah (Part 1) God’s To Use Assyria Then Punish Assyria 28-39 27:13 introduces this section 28-29 rebuke and reason for judgment Messianic prophecies 28:16, 29:17-24 30-31 don’t trust in Egypt Assyria will be punished 30:27-33 Israel taken and Jerusalem spared 31:4-9 32 and 35 point to Christ Israel to suffer and be purified 33-35 36-39 prophecy fulfilled; God’s plan set in motion

7. God Cares About Everyone He chastened His people The penitent were forgiven He sent a Savior He is the prophesied king He is righteous in His rule Disobedient will be punished Obedient will be blessed Obey Him today Heb. 5:8-9, Mark 16:16, Luke 13:3, Matt. 10:32, Mark 16:16