Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Isaiah 8a - Plan Against us, but you will not Succeed

Isaiah tells the people, there will be much destruction, as God is angry with you for your lack of faith in Him. However, the core of the Jewish people will never be destroyed, as they recognize that Imannu -el. God is with us.

Isaiah 7d - Milk and Honey

The destruction of Judah will come about during to the arrogance and capitulation of King Ahaz to the Assyrian King. However,  God will save the remnant of Judah, and they will enjoy the wonderful bounty that God will bring after he cuts down the King of Assyria and sends his armies back in retreat.

Isaiah 7c - The True Strength of Israel

A new approach to Isaiah's prophecy, "a son will be born". Isaiah chastises Ahaz for giving up faith in God and having faith in human power instead. Here Isaiah teaches us that the simple young mother and her baby know more about the strength of the Jewish people that the powerful kings.

Isaiah 7b - A Son Will be Born

In this unusual passage, Isaiah gives King Ahaz a sign, a son will be born, and his name will be Immanuel, "God is with us". A strange prophecy leaves more questions than answers. 

Isaiah 7a - Foreign Policy 101

Isaiah warns King Ahaz to remember the unique mission of the Jewish nation when considering his foreign policy. Do not form alliances with the enemy, and do not ne afraid of your attackers. They are just human beings that will ultimately fail.

Isaiah 6c - The leaves may fall, but the trunk always remains

Until when will the people ignore my message? Asks Isaiah. Isaiah answers his own question. There are always people that listen, and those people will be the ones who return to God.

Isaiah 6b - Hineni! Here I am, send me!

Who is it that decides who shall speak in the name of God? Only God alone! It is precisely human beings that God wants to carry his message.

Isaiah 6a - Holy Holy Holy

Isaiah has a vision and a call to a mission. Through a strange process, Isaiah is cleansed by a burning coal, and suddenly volunteers before God to be His messenger. Lots of questions ...

Isaiah 5c - Gas lighters beware

Isaiah calls out the lies of the powerful,  who try to make us believe that what is evil is good, and what is light is dark. 

Isaiah 5b - Eat, Drink, and be Merry, because ...

God directs his wrath against the wealthy and powerful for building their wealth by oppressing the poor. To make it worse,  they use there wealth to seek personal pleasure instead of learning more about God's wonderful creations.