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the mistakes of the previous generations. They struck out on their own and denied any truths they were
confronted with, including the prophecies of those like Isaiah.

The book I’ll be using as my primary commentator is a book entitled ‘Exalting Jesus in Isaiah’. It was
written by some of my current favorite pastor/teachers including David Platt.

The title intrigued me when I bought the book at a pastor’s conference. Isaiah, OT prophecy, about
Jesus? Absolutely. We’ll eventually see several examples, but probably the best known one is one that
we often read around Resurrection Sunday. Isaiah 53: 5 He was wounded for our transgression, He
was bruised for our iniquities. The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we
are healed.

There’s much more prophecy about Christ even in Chapter 53, but that’s a sampling.
When you see this icon, we will try to show how the passage points to Jesus, the
Messiah.

Finally, the book of Isaiah is like other prophecies in that there is a continual cycle. God declares the
wickedness of His people and calls them to repentance. But in the midst of the despair, there is always
the offer of forgiveness and restoration IF Israel repents. If not, the consequences are dire, but God
always preserves a remnant.

Chapter 1 - Main Idea: God summons ‘to court’ the people of the religious-yet-wicked Jewish
nation for their many sins and pleads with them to repent so He can save them.

V. 1-2 I have read things in the past about God’s silence, and yes, He is silent sometimes. But He always
speaks…how can that be? He speaks through His prophets, His servants and through His word even
when He appears to be silent.

I can still hear the voice of my mom and dad and even my grandparents, even though they’ve been gone
for up to 45 years.

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