Comments on PERSEVERE: Looking at the Book of Isaiah

Hey Scott, I love the book of Isaiah too. I think...

2009-11-25T17:47:14.410-05:00

Hey Scott, I love the book of Isaiah too. I think Jeremiah is probably my favorite. But yes, Isaia has the most prophecy about Jesus. Thans for your comment...going over to your blog! Blessings!

Hi Lori! Happy Thanksgiving! The book of Isaiah i...

2009-11-25T13:40:58.990-05:00

Hi Lori! Happy Thanksgiving!

The book of Isaiah is one of my favorite OT books (along with Job, Ecclesiastes, and Psalms). Every time I read Isaiah (and other prophetic books), I am amazed at just how clearly they point to Christ. Isaiah 53 grabs my heart and makes me cry.

by His stripes, we are healed!

God Bless Lori, praying you and Michael have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Wow Anonymous, you did your homework! Thanks so mu...

2009-11-24T12:46:18.496-05:00

Wow Anonymous, you did your homework!
Thanks so much for your thoughts. I
never really thought about Isaiah having three characteristics (or persons). You taught me. Thanks for your comment.
God bless!

2009-11-24T12:44:26.583-05:00

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Good Commentary Lori these are my thoughts on the ...

2009-11-24T12:32:00.897-05:00

Good Commentary Lori these are my thoughts on the book as well there were 3 Isiahs

Isaiah-1: This Isaiah, son of Amoz, who wrote and preached during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Like Jesus Christ, he clearly recognized some serious problems with the teachings and practices of the (Levite) religious establishment of his day, and he wasn't afraid to focus public attention on those problems.

Isaiah-2: This "Isaiah" evidently experienced the fall of Judea, became and exile in Babylon, and may have lived to see the fall of Babylon as well. Like his predecessor, his view of God was strongly monotheistic, but his views and teachings were tainted considerably by a less-than-godly desire to see vengeance wrought upon the past and present "enemies" of Judea. He may even have been the author of vengeful Psalm 137.

Isaiah-3. This post-exile "Isaiah" represents one or more persons who evidently worked as scribes under the rule of Ezra and Nehemiah. Their writings indicate that they seriously disagreed with the Levite-like teachings of Ezra and Nehemiah (including their claims about representing God). Their most prominent (and un-Levite-like) theme was that anyone can communicate with God directly (in effect by following God's two most fundamental commandments) without a need for a Levite priest to act as an intermediary.

I love your blog

Hi Yvette, I was praying about this same thing las...

2009-11-23T22:43:35.619-05:00

Hi Yvette, I was praying about this same thing last night (actually these were from a friend's email), and yeah, you're right...we try not to take the rejection personal but it still hurts sometimes:) Thanks. Blessings!

you are so right. Since Jesus was rejected, we wi...

2009-11-23T22:24:48.337-05:00

you are so right. Since Jesus was rejected, we will be rejected. I have learned to not take it personally, because they are only rejecting Christ in me.
Developing a tough skin is essential in ministry, but it still gets poked every once in a while.
Blessings