Fr. Mitch addresses the final oracle in Isaiah 58 and examines Isaiah’s correction of the Israelites when they presumed the Lord was indifferent to their half-hearted fasting.

Fr. Mitch continues in Trito-Isaiah by examining the message from the Lord for the Israelites returning from exile; a condemnation for those who strayed, and safety for the loyal.

Fr. Mitch begins his extensive examination of “Trito-Isaiah” or “third Isaiah”, which was written sometime after the dedication of the new Temple in 516BC.

Fr. Mitch looks at the second part of the “Isaiah Apocalypse” in chapters 26-27, where the children of Israel returning after their exile, to a rebuilt but unfortified Jerusalem.

Fr. Mitch looks at Isaiah 25, the middle of what is known as the “Isaiah Apocalypse” and the song of praise to the Lord in response to Him freeing His people from exile in Babylon.

Fr. Mitch examines the “Isaiah Apocalypse” which speaks of the destruction of the world, judgment of all nations, the redemption of Israel, and the resurrection of the dead.

Fr. Mitch looks at why the Lord commanded the exiled children of Israel to prepare themselves to hear God’s proclamation of salvation and institution of a new covenant with them.

Fr. Mitch looks at the Lord’s promises to not abandon His people, even though they were consistently unfaithful to Him as they worshipped false gods.

Fr. Mitch explores the Fourth Song of the Servant of the Lord found in Isaiah 52-53, describing the Suffering Servant who represents God’s suffering and sacrifice for humanity.