The Book Of Comfort (40:1—66:24)
The Promise and Purpose of Peace (40:1—48:22)
The prologue of the Book of Comfort announces the coming of God to Zion and the encouragement that that brings to the people (40:1-31).
The exhortation of God over the raising of the Persian deliverer, over His promises, and over the folly of idols (41:1-29).
The Servant of the LORD is raised up by the incomparable God, causing praise to Him (42:1-25).
The Servant of the LORD will be regathered because they are His people and all will see His sovereign acts (43:1—44:5).
The ability of God over idols to control history because He is the living God: the establishment of Cyrus as His shepherd and anointed servant, bringing the Gentiles into submission (44:6—45:25).
Because of the weakness of the gods of Babylon, that power will be destroyed (46:1—47:15).
Based on these prophecies, the LORD exhorts Israel to note the oracles, remember His love, and prepare to flee from the captivity (48:1-21).
The Promise and Purpose of Peace (40:1—48:22)
The prologue of the Book of Comfort announces the coming of God to Zion and the encouragement that that brings to the people (40:1-31).
The exhortation of God over the raising of the Persian deliverer, over His promises, and over the folly of idols (41:1-29).
The Servant of the LORD is raised up by the incomparable God, causing praise to Him (42:1-25).
The Servant of the LORD will be regathered because they are His people and all will see His sovereign acts (43:1—44:5).
The ability of God over idols to control history because He is the living God: the establishment of Cyrus as His shepherd and anointed servant, bringing the Gentiles into submission (44:6—45:25).
Because of the weakness of the gods of Babylon, that power will be destroyed (46:1—47:15).
Based on these prophecies, the LORD exhorts Israel to note the oracles, remember His love, and prepare to flee from the captivity (48:1-21).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The prologue of the Book of Comfort announces the coming of God to Zion and the encouragement that that brings to the people (40:1-31).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The exhortation of God over the raising of the Persian deliverer, over His promises, and over the folly of idols (41:1-29).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The Servant of the LORD is raised up by the incomparable God, causing praise to Him (42:1-25).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The Servant of the LORD will be regathered because they are His people and all will see His sovereign acts (43:1—44:5).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The ability of God over idols to control history because He is the living God: the establishment of Cyrus as His shepherd and anointed servant, bringing the Gentiles into submission (44:6—45:25).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
The ability of God over idols to control history because He is the living God: the establishment of Cyrus as His shepherd and anointed servant, bringing the Gentiles into submission (44:6—45:25).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
Because of the weakness of the gods of Babylon, that power will be destroyed (46:1—47:15).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
Because of the weakness of the gods of Babylon, that power will be destroyed (46:1—47:15).
It is at the beginning of chapter 40 that a controversy arises among students of this book. Some say that this part of the book is written by some unknown author because it is delivered to a people in exile in Babylon. Most of the arguments made are useless because they ignore the power of prophesy. The prophet does not need to be present to speak to a people who need a word from God. The prophet is able to address a need that may occur long after his death, because the words are from God and not dependent upon the knowledge of the man. Chapters 40 thru 48 are words of encouragement to the remnant that are in bondage in Babylon.
Based on these prophecies, the LORD exhorts Israel to note the oracles, remember His love, and prepare to flee from the captivity (48:1-21).