Today’s reading has some refreshing good news!

More Messianic prophecies in the midst of the warnings of destruction.

The prophecies continue.

The Lord’s message to most of the region is severe. But there is a prophecy of the Messiah, as well.

The prophesies continue.

Isaiah continues revealing the prophecy of God concerning the destruction of Judah and Jerusalem, but in the midst of the bad news, there is a glimmer of hope to those who will hear. Listen to hear what that hope is.

God’s warning of devastation, as given through the prophet Isaiah, paints a terrifying picture of the coming time in the land of Israel.

Lamentations, which showed the consequences of God’s judgment on the people, comes to a close. Isaiah begins, and we see the warning that God had given them.

The writer continues the litany of tragic events that have befallen the people as a result of their sin, but in the middle of today’s reading, praises for God abound! Why? Listen to find out the answer.

Paul ends his letter by encouraging the saints. Lamentations is a book written about Israel after the people have turned away from God and He had allowed it to fall.