This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah, and is one of the Books of the Prophets. Parts of this chapter are cited in all four canonical Gospels of the New Testament.

King Saul, King David, and King Solomon each ruled for forty years, as noted in Acts 13:21, 2 Samuel 5:4, and 1 Kings 11:42, respectively. These reigns symbolize periods of stability and governance, …

These chapters (40-48) contain one of most powerful arguments for the existence of God. Through prophecies uttered by His servants hundreds of years before they are fulfilled, we find evidence that …

Isaiah 40 is a pivotal chapter in the Book of Isaiah, marking a significant transition in the prophetic narrative. To fully grasp its context, we must understand the broader scope of the Book of Isaiah, its …

This breaks down to 134 occurrences in the Old Testament and 24 times in the New. The number 40 generally symbolizes a period of testing, trial or probation. It can also mean or symbolize a …

This chapter marks the beginning of what is often called the "Book of Comfort" within Isaiah, offering hope and assurance to a people in exile. Its timeless themes of God’s greatness, His care for His …

Now, beginning with Isaiah 40, the tone shifts to being predominantly full of comfort and blessing, full of the glory of God. i. Remember where Isaiah 39 just ended: announcing the coming Babylonian …

Jan 15, 2025 · pposes that the Babylonian exile has ended. Thus, second Isaiah’s prophecies gave the returning exiles and future generations a basis for renewed faith and hope, since God had made this …

Aug 2, 2022 · From the award-winning author Alan Heathcock comes an American myth of the future: a vision of civil war, spectacle, and disaster of biblical proportions. In a future America ravaged by …

He is betrayed and crucified. He rises again and commissions His disciples to spread the good news. The apostle Matthew (who is traditionally credited with writing this book) seems to have written this …