The Bible Study Reading PlanSample

ISAIAH

AUTHOR:

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah.

DATE:
Isaiah was kind enough to note which kings were reigning during his ministry and we can conclude that he wrote his prophecy shortly afterwards, around 700-680 BC.

CONTEMPORARY PROPHETS:

Hosea around 750-715 BC and Micah around 700-686 BC

AUDIENCE:
Isaiah wrote his prophecy mainly to the southern kingdom of Judah, but also to the northern kingdom and all of the Gentile nations that were willing to listen.

REASON:
The main reason Isaiah was written was to show how serious God takes His covenants and to give His people hope for the future.

THEME:

Judgment and salvation.

KEY VERSE:
"You will say in that day: 'I will give thanks to you, O Lord, for though you were angry with me, your anger turned away, that you might comfort me.' 'Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.'" (12:1-2 ESV)

SPLIT:

Judgment (1-39), Salvation (40-66)

KEY WORDS:

Woe, Remnant, Salvation, Redemption, Glory