Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Isaiah 10a - Which Society will last, which will be destroyed

Yeshayahu tells us the ultimate test for which societies will forever,  and which will fall into the dustbin of history. If there is justice for most vulnerable, that will last forever.  If the poor are voiceless and the leadership enriches themselves on the poverty of others, this society is marked for destruction.

Isaiah 9b - Irredeemable

The arrogance of the northern Kingdom has reached a point of no return. Total destruction is predicted by Isaiah.

Isaiah 9a - The light will shine through

Isaiah predicts the ultimate redemption of Judah from the Assyrians. There is a new king,  Hezekiah, who will be faithful to God and lead us to independence from Assyria. He will establish a kingdom of justice and righteousness.

Isaiah 8c - They Just Won't Listen!

Isaiah is frustrated with the people who just refuse to listen,  no matter how obvious it should be. Instead they choose to live and search in the darkness, and rely on sorcery and falsehood instead of God.

Isaiah 8b - Don't get caught up in the mob

God instructs Isaiah not to join in the conspiracies of the crowds. Stay with the truth. Only God holds the truth,  safety and refuge are with Him alone.

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.