Isaiah Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net E-mail: [email protected] Introduction: Isaiah has been called the chief amongst the writing prophets. His prophecy is directed to the nation of Judah beginning about 760 B.C., more than 160 years prior tothe Babylonian captivity. Through Isaiah, God pointedly warned Judah of impending judgment if they did not turn from their sin. Sadly, Judah for the most part ignored God’s warning. The book of Isaiah is unique in that it has more of the testimony of Jehovah God than any other book of the writing prophets. Isaiah is clearly the prophet of redemption. There is no other place in the Old Testament where the suffering Messiah is set forth as clearly as here. Isaiah reveals the person, offices, grace, and kingdom of Christ; of His incarnation and birth of a virgin; of His sufferings and death; and the glory that should follow. Our Lord preached His first sermon at Nazareth out of this book, (Luke 4:17-21) and it was in this the eunuch was reading when Philip came up to him, who from the same Scripture preached to him Christ, Acts 8:28-35. There are more citations in the New Testament made from this prophecy than any other book, with the exception of the book of Psalms.” The book also includes pointed warning of coming judgment against neighboring nations of that day. However, the greater message is directed to Judah (Israel). Isaiah clearly warns of the impending Babylonian captivity as well as foretelling the return therefrom. The humiliation and suffering of the Messiah is set forth more clearly here than anywhere (with the possible exception of Psalm 22.) The book also presents a more comprehensive picture of Christ in His kingdom than any other book of the entire Bible. The book has essentially two divisions: (1) looking toward the captivities (chapters 1-39). (2) looking beyond the captivities (chapters 40-66).
The chapter begins immediately and pointedly with God’s charges against Judah. The focus then shifts to the first of many exhortations by God through the prophet to His backslidden people. Near the end of the chapter, God promises to turn away His wrath if Judah will turn from its sin. The prophecy of Isaiah commences, noting the era in which it was presented. The book begins with several introductory notes. (1) The book is noted as a vision which is used in the prophetic sense. Clearly implied is that the prophecy of Isaiah came from God. Isaiah briefly notes the name of his father Amoz. Little else is known of his personal background. The focus of the prophecy is “concerning Judah and Jerusalem” and therefore the southern kingdom. The time of Isaiah’s writing ministry was “in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.” That time span approximates eighty-five years. Continue reading in PDF:
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