Overview of Isa 13-27

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Overview of Isa 13-27 The prophet Isaiah by Aleijadinho,

building along side Shelter from the Storm [see Isa 25:4]

1 Overview of Isa The prophet Isaiah by Aleijadinho, 'The Little Cripple, in front of a Brazilian church building along side Shelter from the Storm [see Isa 25:4] by John Lautermilch. www. fineartamerica.com 1

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8 Sargon is not mentioned by name in any literature outside of the Bible and was considered a biblical myth by many scholars. In 1843 the French archaeologist Paul Emil Botta uncovered the ruins of Sargon's palace in Khorsabad revealing him as one of the most powerful monarchs of all time. 20:1 In the year that the commander in chief, who was sent by Sargon the king of Assyria, came to Ashdod and fought against it and took it 8

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11 I. Isa A. B. II. A. B. Oracles against 12 nations Babylon and Egypt dominate OAN also in Amos, Jeremiah, Obadiah, Ezekiel 11

12 Text Nation Theme Isa 13:1-14:23 1 Babylon 13:1-22 Doom to Babylon 14:1-23 Taunt song against Babylon sung by their victims Isa 14: Assyria Doom to Assyria Isa 14: Philistia Doom to Philistia Isa 15:1-16:13 4 Moab 15:1-9 Grief of Moab 16:1-13 Moab s Pride and Request to Judah Isa 17: Damascus (Aram) and Ephraim (Israel) Doom & Survival Isa 18:1-7 7 Ethiopia Ethiopia sends ambassadors to Zion as a sign of defeat 12

13 Text Nation Theme Isa 19:1-20:6 8 Egypt 19:1-4 God brings confusion to E 19:5-10 ruin of Egyptian economy 19:11-15 confusion of E 19:16-25 deliverance of Egypt 20:1-6 Assyria conquers Egypt Isa 21: Babylon Medes and Persians defeat Babylon Isa 21: Edom Doom to Edom Isa 21: Arabia Doom to Arabia (Dumah) Isa 22: Judah 22:1-14 Attack in :15-25 corrupt Shebna replaced by Eliakim Isa 23: Tyre Doom to Tyre 13

14 Setting of Isaiah Why 11 chapters of OAN Nations stood in way of messianic kingdom The only way to create the wonderful world of 2:1-4; 4:2-4; 9:6f; 11:6-9; 65:25f was massive destruction of the entrenched status quo which stood in opposition to new world Siege of Lachish relief. 14

15 Setting of Isaiah Why 11 chapters of OAN Nations claimed sovereignty that rightly belonged to God Since the nations were idol worshippers, their regular victories seemed to suggest that their idols were in control Siege of Lachish relief. 15

16 Theology of Victims Cry out against oppressors Cry about their pain Seek Help During Oppression Those Filled With Pride Become Yahweh s Victims Different Voices of Victims theolotech.files.wordpress.com 16

17 Moab: Isaiah 15:4 4 Heshbon and Elealeh cry out, their voice is heard as far as Jahaz; therefore the armed men of Moab cry aloud; his soul trembles. 17

18 Theology of Sovereignty of God Isa 1-12 about OJH Isa God is in charge Nations Time Sin--25 Death 26 Isa History bears out God s authority theolotech.files.wordpress.com 18

19 Assyria: Isaiah 14: 24 The LORD of hosts has sworn: "As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand, 27 For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who will annul it? His hand is stretched out, and who will turn it back? 19

20 Theology of Expressions of God s sovereignty in OAN Power over Babylon and the Medes and Persians who overcome Babylon theolotech.files.wordpress.com 20

21 Babylon: Isaiah 14:5-8 5 The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of rulers, 6 that smote the peoples in wrath with unceasing blows, that ruled the nations in anger with unrelenting persecution. 7 The whole earth is at rest and quiet; they break forth into singing. 8 The cypresses rejoice at you, the cedars of Lebanon, saying, `Since you were laid low, no hewer comes up against us.' 21

Theology of 13-23 God upsets normal world power structures God exerts power over nature

22 Theology of God upsets normal world power structures God exerts power over nature God is wiser than the wisest of the world s wisest nation theolotech.files.wordpress.com 22

23 Egypt: Isaiah 19:1 An oracle concerning Egypt. Behold, the LORD is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; and the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence, and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them. 5 And the waters of the Nile will be dried up, and the river will be parched and dry; 6 and its canals will become foul, and the branches of Egypt's Nile will diminish and dry up, reeds and rushes will rot away. 7 There will be bare places by the Nile, on the brink of the Nile, and all that is sown by the Nile will dry up, be driven away, and be no more. 23

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25 Siege of Lachish relief. Isaiah Apocalyptic Literature apocalyptic: when life so chaotic that nothing else makes sense 25

26 Apocalyptic books in OT Daniel only full apocalyptic OT book Ezekiel 38-39; 47 Isaiah 24-27; Joel 3 Zechariah--protoapocalyptic Siege of Lachish relief. 26

27 Features of OT Apocalyptic Divine revelations about the end of time Form: visions or dreams Occasionally, the recipient views heavenly events or is taken up into heaven Frequently, an angel is present as mediator or interpreter Symbolic imagery is common, for instance, visions of animals and horns. Periodization of history A final battle 27

28 24:1-5 Now the LORD is about to lay waste the earth and make it desolate, and he will twist its surface and scatter its inhabitants. 2 And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the slave, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the creditor, so with the debtor. 3 The earth shall be utterly laid waste and utterly despoiled; for the LORD has spoken this word. 4 The earth dries up and withers, the world languishes and withers; the heavens languish together with the earth. 5 The earth lies polluted under its inhabitants; for they have transgressed laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant. 28

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29 Siege of Lachish relief. Apocalyptic 27:1 On that day the LORD with his cruel and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will kill the dragon that is in the sea. 29

30 Summary Passages Photo of Sinai by David North 25:1 O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. 30

31 Theology of He s Got the Whole World in His Hands Shelter 25:4-5 For thou hast been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm and a shade from the heat; for the blast of the ruthless is like a storm against a wall, 5 like heat in a dry place. Thou dost subdue the noise of the aliens; as heat by the shade of a cloud, so the song of the ruthless is stilled. 31

32 Theology of He s Got the Whole World in His Hands Peace 26:3 Thou dost keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee, because he trusts in thee. 32

33 Theology of He s Got the Whole World in His Hands Resurrection 26:19 Thy dead shall live, their bodies shall rise. O dwellers in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For thy dew is a dew of light, and on the land of the shades thou wilt let it fall. 33

Theology of 24-27 He s Got the Whole World in His Hands End of evil 27:1-3 In that day the LORD with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the

34 Theology of He s Got the Whole World in His Hands End of evil 27:1-3 In that day the LORD with his hard and great and strong sword will punish Leviathan the fleeing serpent, Leviathan the twisting serpent, and he will slay the dragon that is in the sea. 2 In that day: "A pleasant vineyard, sing of it! 3 I, the LORD, am its keeper; every moment I water it. Lest any one harm it, I guard it night and day; 34

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35 Isa storage During the 701 Siege, the people Widespread pessimism. Will we survive? wondered if they would survive, so

36 25:6 On this mountain the LORD of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat things, a feast of wine on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wine on the lees well refined. Isaiah 7 And he will destroy on this mountain the covering that is cast over all peoples, the veil that is spread over all nations. 8 He will swallow up death for ever, and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from all faces, and the reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken. 36

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The Day Of The Lord. You Are Good Doxology. Isaiah 24

The Day Of The Lord. You Are Good Doxology. Isaiah 24 The Day Of The Lord You Are Good Doxology Isaiah 24 See, the LORD is going to lay waste the earth and devastate it; he will ruin its face and scatter its inhabitants - it will be the same... for priest