Saul Weinreb - Let the Prophets Speak

Isaiah 2b - the Haughty and the Sorcerer

Isaiah explains the connection between arrogance and idol worship, and how that differs from the humble service of God.

Isaiah 2a - Beat their swords into plowshares

Isaiah's tells the people of God's vision for the future end of times, and exhorts the people to show God that they will carry this message into the future.

Isaiah 1c - Arrogance is the fatal flaw

How have we sunk to this level? Asks the prophet. It is because the leaders and the people were arrogant, they sought their own pleasure and profit, and forgot the less fortunate. But God promises us that there is hope. True justice and righteousness will one day be restored, and the arrogant will one day be brought down.

Isaiah 1b Why doesn't God listen to our prayer?

The people have turned to God in prayer, they have been scrupulously keeping the commandments, but still they suffer! What could they be doing wrong? Isaiah tells the people how they are missing the main point. God doesn't want prayer and worship if we are unjust, unkind, and lack compassion.

Isaiah 1a - Why do we suffer so?

The land is ravaged by the invading Assyrian Army, and the refugees huddle behind the walls of Jerusalem for safety. They turn to God and His temple in prayer, but the war continues to rage. Isaiah rebukes the people for they have turned their backs on God.

Introduction to Isaiah

An introduction to the book of Isaiah