Isaiah 's Testament Prophets Of The Bible

The prophet Isaiah played an important role in the development and expression of Judaism as a dynamic, living religion through the impact of his works. The impact of Isaiah is evident in both the development and expression of Judaism both in his time and in modern society, as his teachings, for the Jewish people, prove to be relevant to the times. Considered among Jews as one of the greatest prophets, Isaiah has contributed to and affected the life of adherents in the Jewish faith through his political and religious influence, his prophetic messages concerning

Jesus is, as the Messianic Servant, shown to be the fulfilment of further Isaianic prophecy, that of the suffering Servant. Throughout Matthew’s gospel there are six direct allusions to Isaiah 53 indicating a definite link and identification by Matthew with this Israelite and Messianic hope. Further, Farmer suggests that direct allusions notwithstanding in 20:20-28 and especially 26:26-30 Isaiah 53's redemptive hope is supposed to be fulfilled through Jesus’ description of the outcome of his crucifixion.

Much of Isaiah’s messages to the Kings are in the form of political instruction. Isaiah first important message as a prophet comes during the time of King Ahaz. At this time Assyria has grown very strong. The North Kingdom is already vassal. Thus, the north and Aram are planning a rebellion. They threaten Ahaz by telling him to join the rebellion or they will invade the south kingdom. Isaiah’s message is to stay out of the conflict and trust God. Ahaz however, calls Assyria to aid him and uses treasures from the temple in order to bribe the Assyrians (Brubacher, Meta). In the end, Assyria crushes the rebellion saving the south but making them vassal in the process. The next king, Hezekiah inherits a vassal nation. He is most known for his rebellion against Assyria. Isaiah tells him to stay out of the revolt as the lord will take of the situation. Hezekiah believes he will have a chance since a new ruler recently took the throne and decides to join the rebellion. In theory, this mentally would have made sense. The time of a new king taking the throne is the best time to rebel. His disregard for the message

Isaiah's commission begins with Isaiah protesting that he is not worthy to see the Lord. He recognizes that he has seen the Lord and worries about the consequences to him because of this sight. "Woe to me!" I cried. "I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips,and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty" (Isaiah 6:5). Likewise, Jeremiah protests that he is not worthy after the Lord appoints him as a prophet. Jeremiah says, "Alas, Sovereign LORD," I said, "I do not know how to speak; I am too young" (Jeremiah 1:6). These two quotes reveal that both Isaiah and Jeremiah did not believe that they were worthy of seeing the Lord and being His prophet.

Isaiah takes the time to describe the beings that surround the King. He says (Verse2)

The book of Isaiah has a lot of unique historical, social, and political factors to it. The prophet Isaiah prophesied during the reign of King Ahaz and Hezekiah (740-681 BC). Isaiah mainly worked during the reign of Hezekiah, However; his first narrative was under King Ahaz in 734-733 BC. In which, King Ahaz was dealing with crisis regarding foreign powers and was struggling on how to protect his people. One of main themes in the book of Isaiah is that not to trust in human power but instead one should trust in God. Isaiah prophesied under a very complicated social setting, Isaiah lived during a time of rapid corruption in the government of Israel. He preached that the government was not following God's covenant. He also preached to the people of Israel who rebelled against God’s covenant. The prophet Isaiah also guided the leaders of Israel during very tough political times.

— Isaiah 45:4-5. He used this as one of his

Isaiah’s terminology when describing God as “The Holy One of Israel”, not only shows reverence by admission of God’s holiness, but also emphasizes the point of the great offenses that the Israelite nation committed against God. As a holy God, he cannot allow sin in his presence, and therefore, must bring effect to the cause. With God’s ultimate goal of reconciliation, punishment is used to its effect while the Servant’s main role was making it available to the people.

Servant Song 53 The book of Isaiah, chapter 53, is one of the four “Servant Songs” which defines the pinnacle period of history where the Messiah arrives. Also it shows how the Jewish people will assume the roles of specific spiritual leaders. Isaiah 53 foretells how the world will respond when they witness the salvation of Israel in the Messianic Era. The verses present the perspective from leaders who compare their previous attitudes toward the Jews.

The book of Isaiah provides a message to the nation of Israel and is one of the most powerful books of prophecy in the Bible. The prophet spoke of events to come that many have attempted to discern. Scholars, Rabbis and Christian Clergy differ in their interpretations of these passages in Isaiah 52 and 53.

Isaiah came during a pivotal time in history. The world was changing rapidly and life was on the edge of prosperity and ruin, as it is today. In this uncertain time Isaiah was called by God to deliver a message of warning, comfort, and deliverance. Christians view the prophecies of Isaiah as a projection of the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah spoke of divine judgment and the promises of God through the Prince of Peace. Isaiah’s message of the future King was very meticulous. He describes how Christ will come, Christ’s character and Christ’s purpose. In this paper I will dissect Isaiah’s prophecies in the Old Testament and reference them to the events of Christ in the New Testament.

Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament, being “quoted no fewer than sixty-six times in the New Testament.” The Book of Isaiah, which is written in poetic verse, informs the reader of Gods judgment and salvation. Isaiah focuses on the salvation that will come through the Messiah. It was the prophet Isaiah’s desire that those who heard and read his words would be convicted and turn away from evil and turn their life over to God for forgiveness and healing.

Uwe Becker in his article, “Isaiah 40-66: translation and commentary,” disagree with the idea of a second Isaiah citing that there is no empirical evidence or conclusive reason to attribute authorship of 55-66 to and unknown prophet. (Becker 2013, 367)

Ahaz and the House of David’s sins cause God to release his wrath upon them for penance of their sins. God’s eternal promise to David did not guarantee that God will unconditionally preserve the House of David. However, complete destruction will not befall Judah, but necessary judgment “for the sake of the office and for the sake of the one to whom the promises of the office were first made” (Seitz, 73). Ahaz’s refusal to trust in the Lord brings about the oppression of the Assyria king, whom he joined in betrayal of God, upon Judah. However, God delivers His people through the Immanuel. The divine oracle of Isaiah in Chapter 8 speaks again of the nation’s turning back from their intended besiegement upon Judah. “Because of the suitability of both of these oracles to the situation of Jerusalem’s deliverance in 701, it would make sense to interpret Immanuel as none other than Hezekiah” (Seitz, 65).

Jeremiah was a Levite priest and one of the Major Prophets of the pre exilic time. He lived in Judah, and began his prophetic ministry as a young man in his village of Anathoth near Jerusalem about 627 BC during the reign of King Josiah. His ministry lasted until around 582 BC sometime after the fall of Jerusalem and the beginning of the Babylon captivity. The book of Jeremiah begins with an account of Jeremiah’s call to be a prophet. (Jeremiah 1:4-6) he was destined to be a prophet even before he was born, Yahweh had a plan and purpose for him. The book of Jeremiah is a collection of oracles, and historical narratives. Jeremiah’s messages were aimed at the people of Jerusalem, and Judah, as well as King Jehoiakim who tried to escape Babylon’s control by uniting Judah with Egypt, and King Zedekiah who Jeremiah urged to act boldly and submit to Nebuchadnezzr and spar his people. However Zedekiah did not listen to Jeremiah. The majority of Jeremiah’s message was judgment on Judah for their disobedience to the covenant with Yahweh. Jeremiah’s national crisis was the Babylonian Wars. He urged obedience as the safest course. Jeremiah’s message also was that Yahweh would crush Judah for abandoning his covenant, and Judah’s moral failures necessitated its punishment. Jeremiah believed that the punishment was deserved because the king and people abused the poor and powerless. Jeremiah urged Judah’s Kings- especially King Jehoiakim and King Zedekiah to see that the newly