Isaiah
Isaiah son of Amoz
Isaiah contains comprehensive prophecy spanning judgment on Judah and nations, comfort for God's people, and the coming Messiah. The book moves from oracles of judgment through promises of restoration to visions of a new heaven and earth. Isaiah's Servant Songs provide the clearest Old Testament portrait of Christ's suffering and glory.
Chapters
Book Outline
Oracles against Judah, Jerusalem, and surrounding nations, with Messianic interludes.
Promises of restoration from exile, the Servant Songs, God's sovereignty over history.
Vision of new creation, true worship, and the coming kingdom.
Key Themes
The Holy One of Israel
God's holiness is Isaiah's central emphasis, demanding justice and producing salvation.
Judgment and Salvation
God judges sin but provides salvation for those who trust Him.
The Servant of the Lord
The Servant Songs describe One who brings justice, bears suffering, and brings salvation.
A Faithful Remnant
Though most rebel, a remnant will return to God and experience His salvation.
Key Verses
Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.
The seraphim's proclamation of God's holiness at Isaiah's call.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.
The clearest Old Testament prophecy of Christ's substitutionary atonement.
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.
The prophecy of the virgin birth, fulfilled in Jesus.
But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.
Promise of strength for those who wait on God.
Main Characters
Biblical Locations
Connection to Christ
The Suffering Servant
Isaiah 53 describes Christ's suffering and death for the sins of His people with remarkable detail.
ACT 8:32-35Immanuel - God With Us
The virgin birth prophecy is fulfilled in Jesus, who is God dwelling with humanity.
MAT 1:22-23Good News for the Poor
Jesus quoted Isaiah 61 to announce His Messianic mission in Nazareth.
LUK 4:18-21