Isaiah Part 2 (Ch. 1–39): Judgment, Hope & the Promise of a Savior
Bible Basics
Chapters
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Introducing Isaiah's Challenge
1:57
Setting the Historical Scene
3:47
Breakdown of Chapters 1-35
7:32
Historical Interlude: Chapters 36-39
9:02
Literary Features of Isaiah
13:29
Jesus in Isaiah's Prophecies
16:12
Three Applications for Today
22:13
Looking Ahead to Isaiah 40-66
Bible Basics
Isaiah Part 2 (Ch. 1–39): Judgment, Hope & the Promise of a Savior
Apr 22, 2025 Season 4 Episode 8
Jacqueline Williams Adewole

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Jacqui Adewole breaks down the first 39 chapters of Isaiah, revealing how this ancient prophetic book delivers powerful messages of judgment, mercy, and hope that still speak to us today.

• Setting the historical scene of 8th century BC with the Assyrian Empire threatening God's people
• Exploring Isaiah's spiritual diagnosis: empty worship, corrupt leadership, and injustice
• Understanding the poetic language and vivid imagery that makes Isaiah's writing distinctive
• Examining early prophecies about Jesus 700 years before his birth
• Highlighting three key applications: genuine worship over empty religion, trusting God in uncertainty, and embracing God's offer of restoration
• Walking through major sections including the "book of Emmanuel" (chapters 7-12) and the "six woes" (chapters 28-33)
• Unpacking King Hezekiah's story and how his choices impacted God's people

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Isaiah, Part 1: What You Need to Know Before You Read


SOURCE MATERIAL

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  • Oswalt, J. N. (1986). The book of Isaiah: Chapters 1–39 (Vol. 1). Eerdmans.
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