Continuing in the Psalms, we come to Psalm 3, a Psalm of David. David wrote this great Psalm about his time fleeing from Absalom. It laments the dangers that he faces, but demonstrates his belief in the providence of the Lord.

Continuing our series through the Psalms, we arrive at Psalm 2- one of the great Messianic Psalms. Here, we find that in the midst of the rebellion of the nations, God has placed His King upon the throne. This king, His son, shall rule and reign, and the nations are called to recognize the wisdom in submitting to his rule.

Beginning a series on the Psalms, we are going to look at the entry way to the Psalter, Psalm 1. Here is a Psalm of wisdom for the people of God. It is also a Psalm which demonstrates our need of a Redeemer and Mediator, pointing to Christ.

Chapter 12 brings the first major section of the Book of Isaiah to a close. It continues the glorious picture of Ch. 11, offering a day of glory under the Messianic King. Chapter 12 reveals the song that the people of God will sing on that day when we give praise to our God and acknowledge our trust in Him.

Having seen the message of judgment upon Israel and Assyria (ch. 9-10), Isaiah prophesies the glories of what is beyond the Assyrian and Babylonian assaults on Judah. God promises that a remnant shall be preserved, and that the Messianic Son of David shall reign. The promise enlarges to go beyond a vision of a restored United Kingdom of Israel to a glorious vision of the Messianic King reigning over a world-wide kingdom in a new heavens and new earth.

Having seen in the previous section, the judgment of God upon the Northern Kingdom for their pride, the focus now moves back to Assyria. Is Assyria sovereign in their dealings? No, they are the means of God's judgment, a tool in His hand. Once He has achieved His ends, the Lord will discard this tool. Yet this passage also speaks of God graciously preserving a remnant according to His promise, and a great victory over Assyria which typifies the eschatological victory over all the Lord's enemies.

Instructing Judah to believe the promises of God, the example of the near fate of the Northern Kingdom is examined. Soon, because of their pride and disobedience, devastation shall come upon Israel. Will Judah learn from their example? Let the people consider their ways and to whom they will turn in the day of destruction.

Continuing our journey through the Emmanuel prophecy and its surrounding passages, we come to an equally famous text. Here, at the start of chapter 9, Isaiah prophecies about the mission of God to bring the Gospel light to the nations, but how will He accomplish it? In the most extraordinary way!

Continuing through the Emmanuel prophecy and its surrounding message, Isaiah receives a strong word from the Lord. He should not walk the faithless path that the majority of those in Judah are traveling. Instead, trust in the Lord and He will be a sanctuary to the faithful; however, to those who will not believe, He shall be a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense. This ultimately reminds us of the great fulfillment of the Emmanuel prophecy, Christ, who is a sanctuary to His people, but a stumbling block and rock of offense to those who do not believe.

Continuing our exposition of the Immanuel prophecy, God now calls upon Isaiah to prophecy again concerning the sign of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz. Through this Word, God not only assures Judah that the Syro-Ephraim coalition will fail, but also calls Judah to respond in faith. If they turn to Assyria in place of God, Assyria will be like a wild river which they will not be able to control, bringing destruction upon them.