Title: Hope in the Midst of Judgment — Isaiah 7–11

Focus Keyword: Hope in the Midst of Judgment

In today’s episode of Lifespring! One Year Bible Rewind, we look at hope in the midst of judgment as Isaiah speaks to a nation that feels surrounded by fear and confusion. Armies are gathering. Leaders are wavering. Everyday people wonder if God is still with them. Yet even in the middle of that stress, God speaks a word of comfort. He reminds His people that He has not abandoned them.

Hope in the Midst of Judgment

Isaiah announces warnings, but he also announces promise. Judgment is coming, yet God’s covenant love remains. The people may feel overwhelmed, but God is still working out His plan. Even when the world looks dark, His redemption continues to move forward.

Isaiah also points toward the coming Messiah. This Messiah will rule with justice, compassion, and peace. He will not be controlled by human power structures. Instead, He will show us how God leads, heals, restores, and makes wrong things right.

So, when our world feels heavy or unstable, Isaiah reminds us to look to the Lord. He is not shaken. He is not overwhelmed. He does not step back. Rather, He calls us to trust Him fully, because His purposes stand firm.

Read the Passage Yourself

Read Isaiah 7–11 at BibleGateway

On This Date in Church History — October 31

• 1517 – Martin Luther posts his 95 Theses, calling the Church back to the truth that salvation is the free gift of God through Christ.
• 1541 – John Calvin returns to Geneva, where his teaching shapes Christian worship, discipleship, and community care for generations.
• 1940 – Amy Semple McPherson, a creative evangelist and early Christian radio pioneer, steps into eternity after decades of bold ministry.

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