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In the Ryrie Study Bible's outline of Isaiah, Chapter 27-35 are labeled as denunciations against Israel and Judah, with the subtitle of "woes and blessings". We've spent the last few chapters dealing mostly with Egypt; but the focus shifts to Assyria.

...continue reading "Isaiah 33"

With Assyria (God's enemies) vanquished in Chapter 31, we a righteous king and just princes rule.

(In Warren Wiersbe's Commentary on Isaiah, Be Comforted, he categorizes the next four chapters, Chapters 32-35, the four chapters that conclude the first section of Isaiah's prophesy, to be followed by an historical interlude and then the "consolation"/"new testament" portion of the book. Four future events divinely-inspired for God, His people, and the world.)

...continue reading "Isaiah 32"

Chapters 28-31 include 5 "woes". This chapter covers Woe 4.

...continue reading "Isaiah 30 (Judah)"

This chapter includes 2 of the 5 "woes" in this section of Isaiah, Chapters 28-31.

...continue reading "Isaiah 29 (Judah/Jerusalem)"

For years now, between bible studies and whenever I have "extra time", I've been reading and blogging my way through the Old Testament chronologically. Following Hosea, I'm back in Isaiah.

...continue reading "Isaiah 28"

In this final chapter of Hosea we can look forward with relief and humility towards God's loving restoration of the prodigal people.

...continue reading "Hosea 14 (Hallelujah!)"

The tone from God changes, starting in this chapter; and hope blooms on the horizon.

...continue reading "Hosea 11 (Israel and All of Us)"