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Isaiah's prophecies about the sign of Immanuel are in chapter?
Isaiah's prophecies about the sign of Immanuel are in chapter?
7
The oracles against the nations are in chapters?
The oracles against the nations are in chapters?
13-23
Who was Isaiah's father?
Who was Isaiah's father?
Amoz
Which name means 'a remnant shall return'?
Which name means 'a remnant shall return'?
When Isaiah began his ministry, the enemy, Assyria, was led by?
When Isaiah began his ministry, the enemy, Assyria, was led by?
Which is not one of the main themes of the Book of Isaiah?
Which is not one of the main themes of the Book of Isaiah?
Which phrase is used twenty-five times by Isaiah?
Which phrase is used twenty-five times by Isaiah?
How many chapters are in the Book of Isaiah?
How many chapters are in the Book of Isaiah?
What does Isaiah not include in his description of God's future kingdom in Isaiah 2:1-4?
What does Isaiah not include in his description of God's future kingdom in Isaiah 2:1-4?
Whom did Isaiah specify in his judgment speeches?
Whom did Isaiah specify in his judgment speeches?
An oracle is a?
An oracle is a?
How many segments of Judah's population did Isaiah pronounce woe oracles against?
How many segments of Judah's population did Isaiah pronounce woe oracles against?
What group in Judah would cause God's people to suffer exile because of their behavior?
What group in Judah would cause God's people to suffer exile because of their behavior?
Which king's death marks the beginning of Isaiah's prophetic call?
Which king's death marks the beginning of Isaiah's prophetic call?
Isaiah received his call to ministry in a vision in?
Isaiah received his call to ministry in a vision in?
Which country was not a major player in the Syro-Ephraimite War?
Which country was not a major player in the Syro-Ephraimite War?
What was the sign that Isaiah gave to Ahaz?
What was the sign that Isaiah gave to Ahaz?
Instead of trusting in God as Isaiah had told him to do, Ahaz put his trust in?
Instead of trusting in God as Isaiah had told him to do, Ahaz put his trust in?
Whom did Tiglath-pileser appoint as vassal over Israel?
Whom did Tiglath-pileser appoint as vassal over Israel?
Isaiah prophesied that spiritual light would come to the territory of the tribe of?
Isaiah prophesied that spiritual light would come to the territory of the tribe of?
What did Isaiah use in 11:1-26 to describe the messianic era?
What did Isaiah use in 11:1-26 to describe the messianic era?
Isaiah's oracles against the other nations of the ancient Near East most clearly demonstrate that?
Isaiah's oracles against the other nations of the ancient Near East most clearly demonstrate that?
Which nation was at the top of Isaiah's 'hit list'?
Which nation was at the top of Isaiah's 'hit list'?
What three nations did Isaiah predict would be a united blessing to the world?
What three nations did Isaiah predict would be a united blessing to the world?
Whom did Isaiah identify as a quality leader?
Whom did Isaiah identify as a quality leader?
Which chapters of the Book of Isaiah are often called the 'Little Apocalypse'?
Which chapters of the Book of Isaiah are often called the 'Little Apocalypse'?
What did Isaiah predict about the earth?
What did Isaiah predict about the earth?
Whom did Isaiah denounce for their pride and arrogance?
Whom did Isaiah denounce for their pride and arrogance?
The term Ariel refers to?
The term Ariel refers to?
Whom did Isaiah condemn for making foreign alliances?
Whom did Isaiah condemn for making foreign alliances?
The Lord made special note of his vengeance against?
The Lord made special note of his vengeance against?
What was not one of the ways God would prepare his people to receive his blessing?
What was not one of the ways God would prepare his people to receive his blessing?
How did God help Hezekiah to defeat Sennacherib?
How did God help Hezekiah to defeat Sennacherib?
When Hezekiah was about to die, he prayed for mercy and God granted him?
When Hezekiah was about to die, he prayed for mercy and God granted him?
What was the most foolish thing Hezekiah did to the Babylonian delegates?
What was the most foolish thing Hezekiah did to the Babylonian delegates?
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Study Notes
Overview of Isaiah
- Isaiah prophesied about the sign of Immanuel in chapter 7.
- The oracles against the nations span chapters 13-23.
- Isaiah's father was named Amoz.
Key Names and Themes
- Shear-jashub means "a remnant shall return."
- Tiglath-pileser III was the Assyrian leader during Isaiah's ministry.
- Main themes of the Book of Isaiah exclude blessings.
- The phrase "Holy One of Israel" is repeated twenty-five times.
Structure of the Book
- The Book of Isaiah contains 66 chapters.
- An oracle is identified as a judgment speech.
- Isaiah pronounced woe oracles against six segments of Judah's population.
Social Commentary
- Isaiah specifically addressed the women of Judah in his judgment speeches.
- Drunkards in Judah were highlighted as a group causing suffering and exile.
Historical Context
- The death of King Uzziah marks the beginning of Isaiah's prophetic call in 740 BC.
- Ammon was not a significant participant in the Syro-Ephraimite War.
Notable Prophecies and Predictions
- The sign given to King Ahaz was that a child would be born.
- Ahaz chose to trust Assyria instead of following Isaiah's counsel to trust in God.
- Tiglath-pileser appointed Hoshea as the vassal ruler over Israel.
Themes of Light and Unity
- Isaiah prophesied that spiritual light would arise in the territory of Zebulun.
- The messianic era was described using the metaphor of a branch in Isaiah 11:1-26.
God's Sovereignty
- Isaiah's oracles show that God is the Lord of all peoples.
- Babylon was considered the foremost nation on Isaiah’s "hit list."
- Isaiah predicted a united blessing for Egypt, Assyria, and Israel.
Leadership and Accountability
- Eliakim was identified by Isaiah as a quality leader.
- The "Little Apocalypse" refers to chapters 24-27 of Isaiah.
Eschatological Predictions
- Isaiah foresaw the destruction of the earth.
- He denounced Ephraim for pride and arrogance.
Geopolitical Critiques
- "Ariel" refers to Jerusalem, emphasizing its significance.
- Judah was condemned for making foreign alliances.
Divine Vengeance and Preparation
- God specifically noted his vengeance against Edom.
- Preparations for blessings did not include the people being fruitful and multiplying.
Historical Events in Hezekiah's Reign
- God assisted Hezekiah by sending an angel to destroy Sennacherib's army.
- Hezekiah prayed for mercy when facing death, and God granted him 15 more years of life.
- A significant mistake Hezekiah made was showing the Babylonian delegates his treasures and splendor.
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