What do you think are some of the major theological points that Isaiah made in his book? Consider the fact that he was speaking to his own people in the 8th century BC, to those who he knew would eventually return from Babylonian captivity and even to future generations (or as Peter says, “it was …
The Lord opened Paul’s eyes to the gospel on the road to Damascus (Acts 9). Because of Paul’s Jewish background he knew the Hebrew Bible very well so used it in his preaching and teaching. Paul enjoyed the book of Isaiah and we see how he used it in these chapters (along with other Prophets …
(An analysis of Isaiah’s critique of Israel’s fasting) Read Isaiah 58:1-12 and answer the following questions with reference to Isaiah 58 or the passages that are indicated in the question. What is the basic definition of fasting? When did they fast in Old Testament time? (Leviticus 16:29; 23:27). What was the problem with the way …
The readings for this unit are Isaiah 56-59, 64-66 & Romans 11
