Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Isaiah 49a - A Light Unto the Nations

The people of Israel address the nations of the world. Yes, we were God's people from the beginning. However, God told us that it is not enough for Him to take us under His wings and restore our honor,  He had something much bigger in mind. God took us under His wings so that we should be a light until the nations, so that His Deliverance will permeate all of His creation.

Isaiah 48b - The Torah is for Your Benefit

God continues to address the Jewish people. If only you had listened to Me the whole time, you would have had everlasting peace. My teachings were for your benefit. I have been there for you this whole time, and I will be here for you forever.

Isaiah 48a - A New Type of Redemption

God speaks to the outwardly pious but inwardly hypocritical people and explains why in the "old days" He used to predict and perform miracles, but now He chooses to teach us faith and trust in God through trials and suffering. Knowing the future may not be the best path to leading a righteous life.

Isaiah 47 - The Fate of the Princess of Babylon

The Babylonian princess, representative of all the powerful nations that think that through might, wealth, power and greed they will last forever, learn their fate. Their magicians,  sorcerers,  stargazers and shamans will be useless when true judgement comes.

Isaiah 46 - True Freedom is Faith in God

The believers in idols find no solace in their gods when suffering comes. In fact,  their gods become burdens, their gold and silver cannot help them. However,  faith in God is different,  God carries us, we are His burden. He sustains us and brings deliverance,  His plans are forever.

Isaiah 45b - My Torah isn't Nonsense

God tells the entire world to come, listen, ask questions, and "talk among themselves".  My Teachings say God,  are not meaningless. They are purposeful,  true and forever. 

Isaiah 45a - The Dark Hidden Secrets of God

God promises us that His anointed one, Messiah himself, will bring about redemption through justice, not war. The hidden secrets and the treasure of knowledge will be revealed to him. God is the only creator, both good and evil were created by God. There is none other beside Him.

Isaiah 44 - Only God Can Make Promises

In chapter 44, God reassures the Jewish people that He can be relied upon to fulfill His promises, as only He is God. Other idols and ideologies are only human creations and thus have no power at all,  certainly not to promise or predict the future.  Isaiah then boldly prophecies about the future King Cyrus and his rebuilding of the Temple in Jerusalem. 

Isaiah 43b - It is for My Honor that I Redeem You

God reminds us that we don't deserve redemption because of our own behavior and righteousness. Rather it is God that redeems us and forgives our sins because he is just and forgiving. He knows that when we return to Him, we will sing His praise.

Isaiah 43a - God Will not let His People be Destroyed

Here God reveals that no matter how bad the suffering, He will always protect His people. In a remarkable turn, God promises all the peoples if the world that they are His. He will redeem them from their oppressors.