Isaiah

and learning practices and techniques that provide a strategy for this maintenance. Biblical Integration In the book of Isaiah the prophet writes that “but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 (English Standard Version) In context, Isaiah express that the Lord will be the source of our courage and integrity and by “waiting

“The Prophet Habakkuk” Ruby A. Jones Bethel University Old Testament REL 111 Sherry Henson March 25, 2013 “Historical background for The Prophet Habakkuk” Habakkuk’s name means “Embrace” and he was the eighth Prophet of the Minor Prophets. He was Prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) who wrote his book around 600 B.C. Some may call Habakkuk the questioning Prophet because he questioned God’s wisdom. Habakkuk was confused, but unique because he questioned God’s

devastation, the Jewish prophet Isiah wrote about concepts and ideologies that have heavily influenced the lives of individual adherents and Jewish communities throughout time. Isaiah’s influence on the adherents of Judaism is momentous as the book of Isaiah, which contains his writings, is found in the Nevi’im – the book of Prophets which Jewish adherents and communities read, study and look to for guidance. Isaiah’s vision for morality and denunciation of hypocrisy allowed for a more holistic approach

Chapter 58 of Isaiah marks an important change in cultural values due to the humiliation brought about by the Babylonian invasion around the 6th century B.C.E. Gone are the days of good and evil being simply defined as that which coincides with Yahweh’s will, and that which doesn’t. Now, Isaiah tells the people that simply following the current ways of sacrifice aren’t enough, and instead calls for social justice (Chilton, 200), and, in a sense, attempts to invite a return to pre-monarchical social

56-66, 357. 22Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66, 608; Koole, Isaiah III: Isaiah 23Robert B. Chisholm, From Exegesis to Exposition: A Practical Guide to Using Biblical Hebrew (Grand Rapids: Baker, 2002), 124-26. 24Ibid., 608; Motyer, The Prophecy of Isaiah, 514. 216 First, there are expressions of the exodus motif in v. 11, 12, and 13 with the mention of ~Y"©mi ~leä[]M;h;( (v. 11), ~h,êynEP.mi ‘~yIm’; [;qE)ABÜ (v. 12), and tAm+hoT.B; ~k'ÞyliAm (v. 13). These expressions certainly refer

Many people at one point in their life have experienced the feeling of hopelessness. Hopelessness is described as a feeling of despair. Most people experience despair after a death, trauma, or being separated from a person or thing. Out in the world today, there are so many outlooks and strategies that are willing to help with this feeling of hopelessness. Outlooks such as people or even making plans and setting goals. Setting small goals and accomplishing them are a great way to boost self-esteem

story. In addition, the passage shows the most critical and difficult state for Hezekiah. He is cornered in by Sennacherib and there is no way out. 2 Kings 19:1-7 is about prophet Isaiah encouraging Hezekiah that Judah will not be delivered by the hand of Sennacherib. And 2 Kings 19:20-35 is about the prophecy of Isaiah concerning the Sennacherib (v.20-28) and restoration of remnants (v.29-v.31) and destruction of Assyrian army by the

Exegetical Analysis of Isaiah The prophet Isaiah was around from circa 740 to 681 B.C. in a time where the Israelites were essentially living double lives. In 722 B.C. the northern kingdom of Israel was destroyed by the Assyrians and yet Judah, where Isaiah lived, was spared largely thanks to the influence of Isaiah. Throughout the book we find both sides of our God’s nature: grace

Introduction Isaiah 53 is one of the most stand out chapters of the Old Testament and it hold one of the greatest prophesies every written. For the ancient Israelites it was a chapter that both held meaning for them in their times of struggle, but also told of the coming of the messiah and gods plan of redemption. For us the Christians of today Isaiah shows the trustfulness of god and that he will always keep his promises, it is a clear referral to Jesus and every part is confirmed in the gospels

Isaiah 53 is one of the most detailed prophecies in the Old Testament about the coming Messiah. The first three verses begin by telling us that the Messiah will not have any splendor or attractiveness worthy of being noticed by others. He will be a normal-looking man. Starting in verse three the description becomes worse. He is described as “despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” The Jewish leaders expected to receive two people–a man of sorrows and a conquering