God will also destroy Moab. Moab was a small country to the south and east of Israel. The founder of the people of Moab was the son born of the incestuous relationship between Lot and one of his daughters, when… Read More ›
Isaiah
The Prophecy Against Jerusalem – Isaiah 22:1-25
It is strange to find a prophecy against Judah and Jerusalem in a section that deals with the nations. But since Judah had chosen to behave like her neighbours and to desert the Lord, she deserved to be judged. 1…. Read More ›
The Prophecy Against Ethiopia – Isaiah 18:1-7
The Assyrians are approaching the Nile valley and Ethiopia is very disturbed. They are fleeing to other nations to seek help. 1. A word directed to Ethiopia (vs. 1-2) In the days of Isaiah, Ethiopia was a major world power,… Read More ›
The Prophecy Against Egypt – Isaiah 19:1-25
Egypt was one of the great powers of the ancient world, and being situated immediately to the south of Israel, it was an empire that Israel constantly had to reckon with. Many times Egypt had been the enemy of Israel,… Read More ›
The Prophecy Against Damascus – Isaiah 17:1-14
Damascus is one of the great cities of the ancient world, and the capital of the ancient nation of Syria. Syria is positioned to the immediate north-east of Israel, and the northern tribes, around the Sea of Galilee, had constant… Read More ›
The Prophecy Against Babylon, Dumah and Arabia – Isaiah 21:1-17
Isaiah has more words from God to the nations including Babylon again. 1. The prophecy against Babylon (vs. 1-10) Babylon has always represented in the Bible the city of the world which is opposed to God. The phrase “desert of… Read More ›
The Little Apocalypse – Part Two – Isaiah 25:1-12
Isaiah 24 spoke of the judgment to come upon the world, especially in the Great Tribulation. During that time, those who have come to trust in the Lord will praise Him, even in the midst of His righteous judgment. This… Read More ›
The Little Apocalypse – Part Three – Isaiah 26:1-21
The context of Isaiah 24 and 25 is to the day of the Messiah’s ultimate triumph. The Messiah will reign over Israel and the world. In that day, there will be a lot of joyful singing, such as this song… Read More ›
The Little Apocalypse – Part One – Isaiah 24:1-23
Isaiah invites us to behold, to look upon the scene of God’s judgment. The principles revealed here apply universally to the judgment of the Lord, but the ultimate fulfilment of this will be in the ultimate period of judgment, the… Read More ›
The Little Apocalypse – Part Four – Isaiah 27:1-13
The theme of Isaiah 24 through 27 is about the day when the Kingdom of the Messiah ultimately triumphs and rules. 1. Three wild animals are pictures of the rulers of Israel’s enemies (vs. 1) “Leviathan” – Assyria “Serpent” –… Read More ›