Isaiah

Introduction

Isaiah is sometimes called 'the fifth gospel.' Prophesying in Jerusalem during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, he confronted the spiritual collapse of Judah and pointed beyond the coming exile to a glorious restoration. The book divides naturally in two: chapters 1–39 emphasize judgment, chapters 40–66 comfort. At the heart stand the four Servant Songs, climaxing in Isaiah 53 — the clearest Old Testament portrait of the crucified Christ.

Outline

1. Prophecies of judgmentIsaiah 1–39
2. Comfort and the Servant of the LordIsaiah 40–55
3. The future glory of ZionIsaiah 56–66

Key verses

• Isaiah 6:8
• Isaiah 9:6
• Isaiah 40:31
• Isaiah 53:5
• Isaiah 55:11