On this week's episode Joe and Tim discuss Isaiah 11–12, noting that peace in Scripture is always paired with judgment. They explain that Isaiah promises a future Spirit-filled ruler from Jesse’s line who will bring righteous judgment—defending the meek while destroying wickedness—and that this judgment is the necessary pathway to lasting peace. Isaiah’s vision includes cosmic peace extending even to the animal kingdom, showing that all creation will be restored when the knowledge of the Lord fills the earth. The prophecy also promises reconciliation among Israel’s divided tribes and the inclusion of the Gentiles, who will seek the coming Messiah. In response to this salvation, Isaiah 12 portrays God’s people offering praise, embodying Advent’s call to anticipate God’s coming with joy, repentance, and hopeful expectation.