Isaiah 27 concludes the small section that began in chapter 24. Isaiah prophesied that God would destroy Israel’s enemies (symbolized by Leviathan), and regather the people from their exile in Egypt, Babylon, and Assyria back to Jerusalem, back to the Promised Land, where they would unite to worship Him once more.

Isaiah 26 records a song sung by those who honor God. God set up a strong city for the salvation of those who love Him. The city protects against the day of God’s judgement, on which He will punish the proud and arrogant city that opposes Him. God’s enemies will go down to the grave unremembered, but He will bring about a great day of resurrection for His faithful people.  

Isaiah begins chapter 25 praising God for accomplishing all His plans through His might and wonderful deeds. The second half of the chapter is a prophesy about the Messiah, His victory over death, and the glorious future that affords to His followers in the future.

In previous chapters, God used Isaiah to prophesy His judgements, which were directed towards specific nations. In Isaiah 24, God prophesied that He would judge the entire earth. The whole earth was corrupted by sin and rebellion against God, and in response, God promised to empty the earth of its inhabitants and make it desolate.

Isaiah 23 is a prophecy of destruction over the city of Tyre. Tyre was an ancient city that made their wealth as merchants on the waters of the Mediterranean Sea. But their wealth had made them proud and arrogant. God foretold their destruction 100 years in advance and prophesied that it would be the nation of Babylon that would bring them down.

Isaiah 22 begins with a prophecy foretelling the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. After this, God rebukes Isaiah’s contemporaries in Jerusalem for preparing to defend the city against Assyria without first repenting of their sins. The final part of the chapter is a rebuke of Hezekiah’s servant, Shebna, and God’s promise to raise up Eliakim, Hezekiah’s secretary, in his place.

Isaiah 21 contains 3 oracles prophesying warnings against 3 nations. The longest oracle is directed towards Babylon and prophetically predicts their downfall at the hands of the Medes. The second is a short oracle directed at Edom. The chapter concludes with God telling the Arabians they would be punished.

Isaiah 20 tells us how God made Isaiah into a sign and portent to the people of Judah. Isaiah walked around for 3 years without clothing to illustrate the way that Assyrian army would carry off captives from Egypt and Cush. This was meant to teach Judah not to put their trust in foreign allies.

Like Assyria and Babylon, Egypt struggled with pride, and God was determined to remind them of their place in His universe. Isaiah 19 is an oracle of punishment and blessing on Egypt. The punishment would humble them, but God’s blessing would heal them and draw them to Himself.

Isaiah 18 is an oracle regarding the nation of Cush, which was located south of Egypt in modern day North Sudan. It is a hard chapter to understand, but it seems likely that Isaiah was addressing a potential military alliance between the people of Judah and the people of Cush.

Isaiah 17 is an oracle against Damascus, the capital of Syria, and Israel. God prophesied through Isaiah that both nations would fall to the sword of Assyria. At the end of the chapter, God promised to break Assyria’s power before they were able to conquer Jerusalem.

Isaiah 15 and 16 are God’s oracle regarding the nation of Moab. It was prophesied that within 3 years the nation of Moab would suffer a devastating catastrophe at the hands of a foreign power.

Isaiah 15 and 16 are God’s oracle regarding the nation of Moab. It was prophesied that within 3 years the nation of Moab would suffer a devastating catastrophe at the hands of a foreign power.

Isaiah 14 begins with a continuation of God’s oracle against the Babylonian empire, specifically the Babylonian king. The chapter concludes with 2 shorter oracles, one against the Assyrians and the other against the nation of Philistia.

Isaiah 13 is God’s prophetic message to the future nation of Babylon. Babylon was going to rise to power, but then they were going to become arrogant and wicked. God prophesied through Isaiah that He would punish Babylon harshly for their pride, and He would use a up-and-coming nation known as the Medes to do it.

In Isaiah 11, Isaiah prophesied about the arrival of the Branch from the stump of Jesse, the Messiah King, who would save the Jewish people some time in the future. Isaiah 12 prophesies the response of God’s people when the prophesied events came to pass. The people of Israel and Judah would turn back to God, praise Him, and promote His holy name throughout the nations.

Though the nation of Judah would be humbled by foreign oppressors, the shoot of a branch would grow from the remains of the nation. This branch would grow to become a savior and king over the people of Israel and the whole world. In Isaiah 11, Isaiah describes the character and accomplishments of the future hope of God’s people.

Isaiah prophesied that God would use Assyria as a tool to punish wicked Israel. After using them, He would ruin them and punish them for their pride and blasphemy. Though the threat from Assyria was great and the destruction promised to be devastating, God swore to preserve a remnant of His people through whom He would work in future days.

The first half of Isaiah 9 is positive. Isaiah prophesied that God would send a child to bless the land of Israel in the future. This child would be called “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” The second half of the chapter is negative. God was going to bring judgement on the present evil of Israel. He was going to scorch their land with a wildfire of punishment and humble His proud people for refusing to repent of their sins.

God provided another sign that Syria and Israel will not concur Judah. Isaiah prophesied that the power of Syria and Israel would be extinguished before a son, who was not yet born to Isaiah, came of age. God reassured Judah but also warned them not to seek further signs from sorcerers and mediums.