Ahaz wouldn't ask for a sign, but the Lord gave him one anyway; a son born of a virgin whose name would be Immanuel, God with us.

God's revelation of his holiness led to Isaiah's realization of his own sin which God responded to with mercy.

Chapter 5 is a folk song that told a very real story about an ordinary people who were doing very disappointing and destructive things in the midst of an extraordinary relationship.

Judgement and salvation are inextricably linked together.  Therefore, there is not only bad news regarding the last day, there is good news as well!

There was a day the Lord had determined to exercise judgement on Judah, and it pointed to the fact that there is a day the Lord has determined to exercise full and final judgment.  On that day, will it be woe to you or well with you?

In Chapter 2 Isaiah's vision describes the latter days, the current day, and the coming day.  And in light of what is and what will be, he said today is the day to trust the Lord and walk in His ways.

The Gospel according to Isaiah begins with a snapshot of the two themes of the entire book, the severity of judgement and the hope of salvation.  

Paul closed his letter to the church in Rome with a doxology, and in doing so he summarized the entirety of the letter.  It was a fitting conclusion. 

The incarnation, and Paul's description of it, should bring a joy that is both deeper and more lasting than all the tinsel and glitter and celebrations around us.

Right in the middle of what appears to be his conclusion, Paul basically said, “Oh, and one more thing. Keep your eyes and ears open for the potential infiltration of false teachers into the church."