Podcast Introduction

Our reading today is Isaiah 23-28, and I’m calling the episode “The Cornerstone.” 

We’ll do our “On This Day In Church History” segment, and a boostagram/comment about a recent episode. And  we have a very special prayer request.

Thoughts on Isaiah 24-27

Chapter 23 is the final chapter of the judgements against the nations. It began in chapter 13 with the judgement against Babylon, and ends here in chapter 23 with the judgement against Tyre.

Chapters 24-27 talk about when Jesus finally establishes His Kingdom on earth.

Chapter 24 is primarily about the Great Tribulation which will occur just before Jesus’ second coming.

Chapter 25 is a song of joy in the midst of the Great Tribulation. There will be those who finally accept Jesus during that terrible time, and they will will rejoice in God despite what is happening all around them.

Chapter 26 is the rejoicing of the land of Judah at the Messiah’s reign over Israel at His second coming.

Chapter 27 is a celebration of Messiah’s ultimate victory.

Chapter 28 begins with warnings about drunkenness in Israel and Judah. Then moves on to those who are deserving of judgement. 

In the middle of the chapter, verses 16 and 17, we read some beautiful words of encouragement:

And so the Lord says, “I’m laying a firm foundation for the city of Zion.It’s a valuable cornerstone proven to be trustworthy; no one who trusts it will ever be disappointed.17 Justice and fairness will be the measuring lines that help me build.”

After that, there is advice to those who are deserving of judgement, then moves on to talk of God’s perfect timing. And the chapter ends with the words: This wonderful knowledge comes from the Lord All-Powerful, who has such great wisdom. 

But I like it better in the NASB: This also comes from the Lord of armies, Who has made His counsel wonderful and His wisdom great. This phrase “His counsel wonderful” is the same as Isaiah 9:6 “wonderful counselor”. 

Today’s Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 23-28 CEB

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