Here we have the message of hope (verses Isa 9:1-7) in the glorious
picture of the Coming Deliverer, with the equally glorious record of
the results of His Coming. It is one of the greatest Messianic
passages in the Old Testament.
This is followed immediately by a prophecy of judgment on Israel,
wh... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a prophecy of judgment on Assyria, and is full of interest.
Assyria is the power which Jehovah is using for the punishment of His
people, but because it fails to understand its true relation to God,
it, in turn, will be judged.
The prophet first indicates this contrast of intention. Jehovah... [ Continue Reading ]