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Isaiah 51, everlasting salvation for Zion, the Rock, wake up!

Isaiah 50, The Servant, Israel’s hope

This aria is usually omitted from singing the Messiah, but here it is performed, in Kuwait.

A warning for all ages. This is what happens when we light our own fires instead of waiting for the light from the LORD

Isaiah 49, the Servant, the Light to the Gentiles, Zion remembered.

Who is Isaiah referring to? Himself or the Messiah?

Or does God refer to Israel?

Or does God refer directly to Jesus?

Here is a hint: It is Jesus.

In King James language:

Aswan is what is now Sudan, Sinim is somewhere in the East.

There are differences between the Dead sea scrolls and the Masoretic text. Here is an example of a major difference.

A testimony from Thomas the doubter.

Isaiah 47, the fall of Babylon

As Israel will fall because of their disobedience

so will Babylon fall because of arrogance.

Isaiah 46, the dead Gods of Babylon and other useless idols, the Living God.

Because of Bel (Baal) and idol worship Isaiah foresaw Israel going into captivity. Among those were Daniel and the three Hebrew children cast into the fiery furnace.

Isaiah 45, Cyrus, God’s instrument, the LORD is the only Savior.

This prophesy was given about 150 years before its fulfillment. Cyrus the elder ruled from 559 to 530 B.C. and let the captives return and rebuild the temple.

The LORD’s blessing of Abraham

Isaiah 44, Israel the chosen, the one and only God and the folly of idols, Israel not forgotten, Judah will be restored.

This prophesy was given about 150 years before it happened. Cyrus the elder ruled from 559 to 530 B.C. and let the captives return and rebuild the temple.

Isaiah 43, the Redeemer and rebirth of Israel, God’s mercy and Israel’s unfaithfulness, a new thing.

And in 1948 the rebirth of Israel happened as prophesied

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Isaiah 42, the servant of the LORD, the New Song, The LORD’s promises and Israel’s disobedience.

Where Kedar lives: Kedar was the second son of Ishmael, he settled near the eastern borders of Israel, and among other things supplied sheep and goats for the temple services. Isaiah 60:7 All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth shall minister to you; they shall come up with acceptance on my altar, and I will beautify my beautiful house.

Islamic tradition place Kedar near Mecca, but that does not square with the biblical account, since the sons of Kedar provided sheep for the daily sacrifice in the Temple; therefore the “New song” does not mean the doctrine of Islam.

Isaiah 41, the Helper of Israel, the futility of idols.

This hymn passes the test of the ages, the accompanying pictures are of course dated, the warfare goes on. The hymn is as relevant now as when it was composed. Hymns based on God’s word pass the test of time, as the spiritual warfare increases.