Prophet to Nation of Judah
As the Bible is arranged by genre,
to enhance understanding context
we’re meditating by time sequence.
Old Testament Expository Phases:
OT1A: Genesis
OT1B: Poetry Book of Job
OT1C: Life of Moses (Exo to Deut)
OT2A: History to King David (1Chr)
OT2B: Five Books of Psalms
OT2C: 1 Kings & Wisdom Poetry
OT3A: 2 Kings & Prophets
OT3B: 2 Chronicles & Prophets
OT3C: Return From Exile & Prophets
Following coverage of Northern
Kingdom, next we move South.
The book of 2 Chronicles spans
four centuries of Judah’s history
from the glory days of Solomon to
the conclusion of Babylonian Exile.
Moving to prophets, Isaiah’s ministry
spans four decades (722-681 BC)
and the reigns of four kings of Judah.
His book’s 66 chapters parallel
the 66 books of the OT and NT.
The first 39 chapters like the 39
books of the OT stress the holiness
and justice of God and pronounce
woe and condemnation on Judah.
The final 27 chapters focus on the
future, calling forth the theme of
the New Testament – Messiah is
coming to bring comfort to His
people & judgment for the nations.
We’ll cover Isaiah over 7 weekends
under the following seven divisions:
Isa 1-12: Judgment Coming to Judah
Isa13-27:Judgt Coming to Neighbors
Isa 28-35: Judgment to All Earth
Isa 36-39: Assyria at Jerusalem
Isa 40-48: Comfort Is Coming
Isa 49-57: Prince of Peace Coming
Isa 58-66: Restoration Is Coming
Lord, thro Isaiah You are calling
nation of Judah back to God & to tell
of Your salvation thro the Messiah.
Grant us grace to trust Christ fully
and let him rule in our life. Amen.