Showing 11 - 20 of 83 results
Ever since the first century, Christians have regarded Isaiah as a high point in the Old Testament prophetic literature. Its themes of messiah and suffering servant, deliverance from exile and new creation--to name a few--have been viewed as reaching particular fulfillment in the gospel. Then too, the impact of Isaiah on the church's language of worship and hymnology, and on the Western tradition ...
Preaching's Preacher's Guide to the Best Bible Reference
Eusebius of Caesarea (ca. 260--ca. 340), one of the early church's great polymaths, produced significant works as a historian (Ecclesiastical History), geographer (Onomasticon), philologist, exegete (commentaries on the Psalms and Isaiah), apologist (Preparation for and Demonstration ...
Do you look around you and see nothing but trouble?
Or are you experiencing firsthand a time of suffering?
Do you wonder how any good can come out of the world you live in?
In the Old Testament book of Isaiah, you'll discover that trouble and suffering are nothing new to God's people. But the prophet Isaiah raises a loud cry for revival in this midst of a rotting society. Isaiah ...
Number of Studies: 22
An Ancient Commentary Available for the First Time in English
For the first time in English, discover the full text of Theodoret of Cyrrhus's Commentary on Isaiah. As part of the Ancient Christian Texts series, this volume provides a unique look into the biblical interpretation of the early church. Long thought to be lost, this commentary was rediscovered in 1899 ...
How should Christians read prophetic literature? Questions abound both in the academy and the church as to how to engage the prophets, particularly in light of the New Testament. The Gospel writers and the church fathers all readand appealed to the Old Testament, but are we as modern-day readers supposed to take the same approach? The Prophets and the Apostolic Witness ...
ECPA Book Award finalist
With the Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets, IVP's Black Dictionary series completes its coverage of the Old Testament canonical books. A true compendium of recent scholarship, the volume includes 115 articles covering all aspects of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the twelve "minor prophets" and Daniel. Each book's historical, cultural, ...
Over and over again, Scripture reminds us of God's faithfulness and mercy. God's stunning promises to his followers in Isaiah 40–48—I am with you, I will strengthen and help you, I will uphold you—offered reassurance andcomfort during difficult days.
We are also desperate for God's comfort and help today. Life is filled with challenges and heartache, and we long for ...
Number of Studies: 6
Help Children Discover God’s Peace in Worry
It's bedtime again, but Isaiah can't sleep. It seems he's got too many things on his mind: things he’s worried about.
Isaiah is a thoughtful boy who loveshis family—but sometimes, his worries feel too heavy to carry. Thoughts of his family’s safety and his own fears weigh on him like heavy blocks. So, one ...
Want more context as you begin to study Isaiah? This introduction will give you the background you need as you read the Daily Quiet Time Bible Study. We hope you continue to discover the riches of Scripture and draw closer to God as you join the millions who have used this free devotional resource.