Week 42

THE PROPHETS

God sent His prophets to the people of Israel and Judah to try to turn them from idolatry and false religion. But "they mocked the messengers of God ... until there was no remedy" (2 Chronicles 36:16).

Isaiah prophesied (acted as God's spokesman) during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, when Judah was surrounded by the Assyrians (see map opposite). He made known many wonderful promises concerning Jesus and the Kingdom on earth.

Assyria and Egypt in the days of Isaiah

DAILY NOTES

SUNDAY
Isaiah 1		 Sin is likened to leprosy (verses 5-6) or "uncleanness" (verse 16) but God is willing and able to cleanse the repentant sinner (verse 16-18).
MONDAY
Isaiah 2		 A glorious picture of the Kingdom (verses 2-4) precedes a warning of God's wrath against sin and pride (verses 10-22).
TUESDAY
Isaiah 9		 Jesus will sit on David's throne for ever (verses 6-7). The guarantor is God Himself (verse 7).
WEDNESDAY
Isaiah 11		 The child promised is Jesus, of the line (ancestry) of Jesse and David (verse 1).
THURSDAY
Isaiah 25		 Those who trust God will inherit joy and life everlasting (verses 8-9). See also 1 Corinthians 15:54 and Revelation 21:4.
FRIDAY
Isaiah 26		 There is hope and peace for those who trust God (verses 1-3). Some will never rise from the dead (verse 14) but others will (verse 19).
SATURDAY
Isaiah 32		 When Jesus and his followers rule on earth (verse 1), there will be real peace, based on righteousness (verse 17).