Simply Scripture

God is sovereign over all His creation. He will one day use a Persian king to perform His perfect will. He names that king though he will not be born for 150 years!

What kind of god can a human build? Not a very capable one. Israel is challenged to put their trust in the Lord God Almighty, not things made with human hands.

Why does fear bind us from moving forward. God has someone to say to encourage the Israelite people.

The focus here is on themes of redemption, divine protection, and hope for the people of Israel during their Babylonian exile.

God introduces a "Chosen One" endowed with His Spirit to bring justice to the nations. This Servant is described as remarkably gentle—he will not "break a bruised reed" or "snuff out a smoldering wick".

A Light to the nations. The Servant's mission extends beyond Israel to be a "light for the Gentiles," intended to open the eyes of the blind and set prisoners free from spiritual darkness.

Here is a powerful chapter of assurance where God challenges the nations and their idols while promising unwavering support to His chosen people, Israel. Often referred to as "The Helper of Israel," it transitions between a cosmic courtroom scene and tender words of comfort for those in exile.

Though the years ahead will bring turmoil, God continues to promise His people that He will send a ruler that will not be thwarted by any nation. None can stand before Christ. No army. No natural barriers. Nothing! Another beautiful description of the Messiah and the heart He would bring to His people. These description, written 700 years before Christ, point to Him and Him alone. No other could fulfill such prophecies. None could ever hope to do so. Our faith is in the surety of Christ!

God comforts His people with a promise of one to come and who will be harolded by a forerunner (John the Baptizer). A beautiful image of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. This is He who has been the centre of God's redemptive story from the beginning of creation! Though the years ahead will bring turmoil, God continues to promise His people that He will send a ruler that will not be thwarted by any nation. None can stand befor Christ. No army. No natural barriers. Nothing!

God comforts His people with a promise of one to come and who will be harolded by a forerunner (John the Baptizer). A beautiful image of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. This is He who has been the centre of God's redemptive story from the beginning of creation!

The southern tribes are attacked by the Assyrians as they lay siege to Jerusalem under King Sennacherib. Would God prove faithful to His promise? Would Hezekiah remain faithful to God?