Isaiah Bible Study

The Book of Isaiah, which is also known as small Bible consists of sixty six chapters in total; where the first 39 chapters are somewhat similar to the Old Testament. These 39 chapters include the history, psalms, and prophecies. And as for the last 27 chapters, it begins with the formation of new earth and new heaven. This book has a concise structure as well as rich in content. The author of this book, Prophet Isaiah played a crucial role as a speaker for God when the Israelites were encountering great danger.

Isaiah became a prophet in 740 B.C. and has been a prophet for approximately 40 years. During his time as a prophet, Israel’s northern kingdom was badly destroyed by the Assyrian in 722 B.C. while Judah’s southern kingdom too was on the verge of destruction. Isaiah, who was the son of Amoz (brother to Amaziah, King of Judah) became the kingdom’s prophet. He was very well respected in Jerusalem and was the personal advisor to Kin Hezekiah. Isaiah was sawed to death by King Manasseh, according to the Jewish account.

The first part of this book is about a warning to both the northern and southern kingdoms that the God is punishing the citizens for their evil deeds through the attack of the Assyrians. The first part too includes the prophecy of the arrival of Prince of Peace and how God saved Jerusalem from the enemies through King Hezekiah’s prayer. The latter part contains prophecies of the plan of salvation of God, the spreading of salvation from Israelites to every mankind, and that the sun of righteousness is to shine upon them all.

Isaiah showed his endless courage and dedication in bringing God’s messages and warnings to the people. His faith in God, courage in resisting evil and his faithfulness in delivering messages are the lessons that we can learn in Isaiah Bible study.