Prophets – Highway to Holiness

Is There No Such Thing As Messiah?

10 Mar 20167 Jul 2019

Over the last few years I’ve heard of people who have come out of traditional Christian churches; sought their Hebraic roots; and zoomed in on Judaism only to deny there…

The Watchman

Do you want your life to be delivered from pain, suffering, or death? This is a good question that everyone needs to ask themselves. Most would say, “Of course!” Isn’t…

Their Worm Does Not Die

We have finally reached Isaiah 66. This has certainly been a long journey through the book of Isaiah. What do we see here in this chapter? I can tell that…

The New Heavens and Earth

1 Mar 20147 Jul 2019

In Isaiah 64, the prophet pleaded for YHVH to come down from the heavens to make His name known to His adversaries. He said that since the world was made,…

The Prophet’s Prayer

1 Feb 20147 Jul 2019

Isaiah 64 is a continuation of the prophet’s prayer to YHVH. Previously, at the end of Isaiah 63, the prophet wondered where YHVH’s zeal and compassion were. The prophet wanted…

The Winepress of YHVH’s Fury

In Isaiah 63:1, the prophet says, “Who is this, coming from Edom, from Botzrah with clothing stained crimson, so magnificently dressed, so stately in his great strength?” The Messiah replies,…

Garments of Praise

14 Dec 201314 Dec 2013

Isaiah 61 begins, “"The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to…

The Light Has And Will Come

16 Nov 20137 Jul 2019

Isaiah 60:1-2 says, “Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. 2 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And…

Righteousness Instead of Wickedness

Today, we will look at Isaiah 59. The Companion Bible shows us that Isaiah 59 corresponds to Isaiah 50:1-11 which is a part of a larger concentric structure in Scripture. …

Lift Your Voice Like A Trumpet

Isaiah 58 begins: "Cry aloud, spare not; Lift up your voice like a trumpet; Tell My people their transgression, And the house of Jacob their sins.” Many years ago, YHVH…

Why The Righteous Perish

Isaiah 57:1-2 says, “The righteous perishes, And no man takes it to heart; Merciful men are taken away, While no one considers That the righteous is taken away from evil.…

Keep Justice And Do Righteousness

18 Jul 20137 Jul 2019

Isaiah 56 begins by saying, “Thus says the Lord: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation is about to come, And My righteousness to be revealed.” What does this…

Come To The Water!

24 Jun 20137 Jul 2019

Isaiah 55 begins with an invitation for those who are thirsty to come to the waters and for those who have no money to come, buy, and eat. It’s as…

YHVH’s Mercy and Covenant of Peace

Isaiah 54:1 says, "Sing, O barren, You who have not borne! Break forth into singing, and cry aloud, You who have not labored with child! For more are the children…

YHVH’s Servant

Today, I will finish Isaiah 52 and go through Isaiah 53. In Isaiah 52:13, YHVH says His Servant will deal prudently. The Heberew word for prudently is yaskiyl. It also…

The Arm of YHVH

Today, we’ll be looking at Isaiah 51-52. Chapter 51 begins with YHVH telling those who follow after righteousness to listen to Him. These are the ones who seek YHVH. YHVH…

Rebellion or Submission

In Isaiah 50, YHVH asked His people where their mother’s certificate of divorce was which showed that He had put her away. YHVH also asked His people to which of…

The Sharp Sword and Sharpened Arrow

24 Mar 201324 Mar 2013

In Isaiah 49, the prophet addressed the people of the coastlands who were far away; he addressed the Gentiles whereas previously, he addressed the house of Jacob. The prophet said…

Peace in Jerusalem

9 Mar 201313 Mar 2013

In Isaiah 46, God spoke to the house of Jacob saying, “Listen to Me.” Chapter 47 was addressed to Babylon and now, once again, in Isaiah 48, God is addressing…

Virgin Daughter of Babylon

Isaiah 47 speaks to the virgin daughter of Babylon. The phrase “virgin daughter of…” is used not only for Babylon but also the Lord’s people and of Egypt. This phrase…

There Is No Other God Part 2

9 Feb 20137 Jul 2019

Our time today overlaps some of the Scripture from my last post. Between Isaiah 44 and 46, the prophet made several references to Yahweh being God and the fact that…

There Is No Other God Part 1

27 Jan 20137 Jul 2019

Even though the Lord disciplines His people, He is ready to console them when the time of judgment is over. As Isaiah 43 begins, the Lord tells His servant Jacob…

The Lord Assures His People

4 Jan 20134 Jan 2013

In Isaiah 41, the Lord is calling the nations to come near to Him for judgment. In the past, He raised up the Persian conqueror, Cyrus from the east to…

Prepare The Way For The Coming Of The Lord

22 Dec 20124 Jan 2013

Isaiah had been prophesying of Judah’s coming judgment. History tells us of the kingdoms that ruled over them. Eventually, the time came for Judah to be disciplined by the Lord…

Hezekiah’s Impending Death

8 Dec 20128 Dec 2012

Around the time that the king of Assyria sent his men to King Hezekiah, Hezekiah was about to die from a boil. The Lord spoke through Isaiah to tell Hezekiah…

Sennacherib Comes Against Jerusalem

Isaiah 36 describes the fulfillment of his previous warnings to Judah. The Assyrian king, Sennacherib came against all the fortified cities of Judah and took them. Second Chronicles 32 indicates…

The Judgment of Fire

10 Nov 201211 Aug 2019

Isaiah 33 opens with another woe. It is addressed to the destroyer and the betrayer. Some English versions translate it as the plunderer and one who deals treacherously. Originally, it…

Isaiah’s Time of Trouble

27 Oct 201231 Oct 2013

Isaiah 31 begins by reinforcing the fact that Egypt cannot be trusted to save Israel. Their men are not God; their horses are flesh and not spirit. They cannot defeat…

Woe to the Children of Israel

13 Oct 201220 Oct 2012

Isaiah 30 begins with a woe to “the rebellious children.” These “children” were making plans that were not the Lord’s and developing alliances that were not a result of the…

Woe to Ariel

Isaiah 29 begins with a woe against Ariel. Ezra mentions an Israelite by the name of Ariel once but this chapter in Isaiah is the only place in the whole…