Personal Narrative : My Heart Is Heavy

Several of the prophets had much to say in regards to idolatry, social injustice, and religious ritualism throughout the Old Testament. Some of these that will be used in this essay are Isaiah, Hosea, Micah, Jonah, and Ezekiel. Their verses will better define the meanings God has on each of these subjects.

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

The Old Testament’s prophetic books contain loads of useful knowledge that provide support to Christians wanting to live godly lives. Particularly, the prophets demonstrate religious ritualism, social injustice, and idolatry in ways that allow Christians to successfully evade the constant mistakes God’s chosen people made and the penalties they endured. Although not entirely, the prophets Jeremiah, Zephaniah, and Micah spoke openly regarding said notions. Through the benefit of knowledge and criticism of them, Christians are better prepared to integrate an in depth perception of God’s character; thus, promoting wisdom and desire for sharing the Gospel.

Through such prophets like Jeremiah, God challenges His servants to be different. Not as men of the Church, cut from the same cloth, who pride themselves in running their self-made enterprise to look like the House of God.

I know , okay I fucked up severely and I feel so guilty and regret it to a point I can't explain to you, if I could go back, I would. I can't go back though and I can't undo what I did and I'm going to have to learn to live with that. That person I was that night was me, but at the same time it wasn't. And that probably doesn't make any sense but it's not like me what so ever to do something like I did and I'm so unbelievably sorry and I know that those words probably mean absolutely nothing but I don't know what else to say. I know you dropped a lot of people and probably turned down a lot of people and I know that wasn't easy. And I know I promised you, and I probably lost all of your trust. And if you don't want to do this anymore I understand

Throughout the first Genesis creation story and the Exodus narrative, God demonstrates the love and concern He has for His people by performing immense acts of hesed. In Genesis, for example, God creates the world so that human beings can love it and love one another, as they were created with his image in mind. In Exodus, the Israelites try God’s patience again and again, but even still, he continues to help them and leads them to the Promise Land. Time and time again, God demonstrates his merciful attitude towards the human race by giving them countless opportunities to be His people. In ‘Second Isaiah,’ God is again depicted as showing mercy and love by trying to redeem the Israelites in preparation for Him to become the God of all nations. ‘Second Isaiah’ uses recurring examples from Genesis and Exodus to demonstrate what God has already done for us, and now, what he wants to do next.

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.

Biblical Background: Isaiah 61:1 This chapter is considered as good news to the Jews, who were captives in Babylon, proclaimed by prophet Isaiah. The good news was they will return to their land, but their adversary will be destroyed and punished. Though filled with joy for their return, the Jews were in deep grief and sorrow because of the devastation brought upon them. But God will strengthen and encourage them to remain steadfast so that they can rebuild their beloved city.

Two sermons are used to show the reader how to preach Isaiah 53. John S. Feinberg gives a timely discussion on the postmodern themes in Isaiah 53. Feinburg puts emphasis on the narrative of postmoderns and stresses the personal narrative structure of the chapter by asserting, “It is also the story of a God who wants so desperately to have a relationship with his people that he sent his servant to tell them and show them how much he cares for them” (p. 214). Mitch Glaser presents his own testimony of how Isaiah 53 was useful in his own growth and testimony. He overviews some of the differing methods in which Isaiah 53 has been and is used in evangelism to Jewish people.

Thus, the historical and political setting for Isaiah 40-66 could be spread across the rule of three dominant nations, Assyria, Babylon, and Persia. Boadt notes that while the theme of Deutero-Isaiah was Consolation, the overall theme of the book centered on God as the Holy One of Israel; foreign rule was God’s disciplinary tool, and God’s makes Zion the Divine dwelling place. (Boadt 1984, 417)

Isaiah 24-27 - The part was written in apocalyptic literature, and it speaks to the faithful as well as the enemies. These chapters show that God was more involved with the opposition instead of working through others.

Henry, M. (2017). Isaiah 7 Commentary - Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete). Retrieved May 10, 2017, from http://www.biblestudytools.com/commentaries /matthew-henry-complete /isaiah/7.html

ers of Isaiah contain a series of beautiful poetic prophecies about a servant who would bless the world through his life, labors, and suffering. Collectively these prophecies are known as the “Servant Songs” or the “Servant Psalms.” Though an issue of some debate, a typical list of the Servant Songs includes Isaiah 42:1–6; 49:1–6; 50:4–9; 52:13–15; 53:1–12.[1]

The aforementioned discussion leads us to the following study. We will focus on the final form of the book as a whole and read Isaiah 56-66 in relation to the preceding chapters 1-39 and 40-55, searching for

The book of Isaiah is written from the point of view of speaker to his own people as Jacob-Israel. Isaiah reassures the people of Judah that God is ready to bring them home and how uplifting he is. He begins by comforting them and telling them about the faithfulness, goodness and power of God. That God is capable of renewing