Les 1 -- March 12th

In order to be ready to start our study in the book of Isaiah--please begin to read through the book.  Here is an outline to help you organize your reading.  (You might want to start by reading a little bit from each section in order to get a "flavor" of the overall book.)

Theme: the salvation (deliverance) of the Lord

I  Condemnation—(Chapters 1–35)

  A.  Sermons against Judah and Israel—(1–12)

  B.  Judgment against the Gentiles—(13–23)

  C.  Songs about Future Glory—(24–27)

  D.  Woes of Coming Judgment from Assyria—(28–35)

II   Historical Interlude—(36–39)

A.  Hezekiah delivered from Assyria—(36–37)

B.  Hezekiah deceived by illness—(38–39)

III  Consolation—(Chapters 40–66)

  A.   God’s Greatness—(40–48) (The Father vs. idols)

  B.   God’s Grace—(49–57) (The Son, God’s Servant)

  C.   God’s Glory—(58–66) (The Spirit and the kingdom)

Map of Judah and surrounding nations/cities of import