What Was Isaiah’s message?
Through 66 chapters, Isaiah proclaimed a timeless message of judgment and salvation. Through poetry, prophecy, and history, Isaiah offered hope.
The Holy One is Your Only Hope
This excerpt is from a pre-recorded lecture by BSF Executive Director Hollie Roberts.
Portions of this lecture may be used in part by BSF teaching teams or online groups.
Transcripts
English
(Transcript) Isaiah was God’s timely messenger and he offered God’s timely message. In fact, he really delivered one message and if I could boil it down, you know what I’d say: “The Holy One is your only hope.” Now it might surprise you that a book of 66 chapters is reduced to one message, but Isaiah Chapter 1, verse 1 tells us that this book of Isaiah comes forth from the vision, one vision, that God gave Isaiah. It isn’t multiple visions or multiple experiences. That’s why it’s not a chronological story that we can follow. It’s one vision.
And that’s why we have stepped back from studying Isaiah verse-by-verse to look at the book with a broader perspective in part, because it’s tempting to read it chronologically and that doesn’t work and could even be frustrating. But what we have in this book is one message presented in Scripture — sometimes poetically, sometimes apocalyptically, sometimes through a historical story — but all accounts are intended to tie back to this one message of judgment and salvation. And in every possible way, Isaiah communicates that the Holy One is the only hope of humanity.
Now that is a timely message. It is just as needed today as it was in Isaiah’s day. God is the hope of humanity — not political parties, not ideas, not philosophies, not knowledge, not wealth, not influence, not prestige, not an election, not who’s ruling, not if you’re married or single, not if you have children or don’t have children. God is the hope of humanity.
We’re teaching Isaiah in four weeks to allow you to appreciate the bigger vision, the larger point of view through the vignettes. I encourage you to enjoy your questions over the next few weeks. They’re designed to take you into certain Scriptures within the book while we unpack the themes that support the one vision, God’s timely message — the Holy One is your only hope.
The Holy One
So, let’s look at the Holy One in the book. You see, God takes center stage in the book of Isaiah. God, the first person of the Trinity; God, the Father, the Holy One. And every chapter in the 66 chapters of Isaiah confronts us with the holiness of God. We are forced to reconcile with the holiness, the Holy One of Israel, the sinlessness, the set-apart nature of God. Pure and perfectly faithful. Always right. Always righteous.
So, we could start in Chapter 1 and in Chapter 1, we see the holiness of God as God levels the accusation on a sinful nation because of their evil deeds, because of their failure to see justice done, because of their failure to defend the cause of the fatherless and the widow. We see in Chapter 5 the Holy One judges sin. God is going to prove Himself holy by His righteous acts of judgment. In fact, that’s how we’ll understand God is holy — because He judges sin.
In Chapter 6, the Holy One is boundless. God is presented in the temple and the train of the robe fills the temple, but the declaration is “the whole earth is full of his glory.” In Chapter 8, we’ll see the Holy One is this holy place. He is the one that you should fear. He is the one you should regard as holy.
Chapters 10 through 14 tell us that the Holy One is the sovereign one. He has a plan — not just for a few, but for all. He is reigning over not just Judah and Israel but the entire world. The Holy One declares Himself to be the judge of all nations.
He warns of judgment on those who try to rely on their own resources and do not rely on Him for their help. He shows Himself; the Holy One shows Himself to have no equal, no counselor, no teacher, no one who showed Him the path of understanding, no one who can compare to Him. He doesn’t grow tired or weary. He forms the light. He creates the darkness. He brings prosperity. He creates disaster. In Chapter 41, the Holy One wins.
Now I could go on and on. We could look at each and every chapter and see evidence of the holiness, this confrontation with the holiness of God. But let’s pause and stand back for a minute and consider the truth about the Holy One revealed in Scripture because even in this moment, you are finding yourself either believing in Him and worshipping Him and keenly aware of your own sinfulness, or you’re finding yourself in disbelief and opposed to Him. Who does He think He is to say these things? One of those is happening. I invite you to turn in to the Holy One.
Your only hope
If this is all there is to the Holy One though, I could see how it could be frightening. I could see how we would be reduced to ruin. But the message of the book of Isaiah is the Holy One is the only hope, so let’s see why that is the case as we move through the chapters of Isaiah again.
You know, God promises early on and all the way through the book that there will be a Holy One who makes holy people. We see it evidenced in Isaiah Chapter 6 when the Holy One makes Isaiah holy by atoning for his sin. We see in Chapter 25 how the Holy One gives hope and declares Himself to be a refuge for the poor, a shelter from the storm, the one who will swallow up death, who will wipe away every tear.
We see in Chapter 26 the Holy One establishes peace and then He keeps those whose minds are steadfast in perfect peace. We see in Chapter 28 the Holy One is also called “the Sovereign Lord,” meaning He can accomplish all things, and the promise is that He is laying down a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation and the one who relies on Him will never be stricken with panic. In fact, the Holy One promises to destroy death.
The Holy One promises to provide salvation. In repentance and rest, you will find your salvation. In quietness and trust, you will find your strength. He promises to be a sure foundation for our time, a rich store of salvation. He promises that He will save people. He invites our confidence. He invites us to place our confidence in Him even when the world says we should not trust God.
The Holy One brings comfort to His people by atoning for their sin. He gives strength to the weary who hope in Him. He calls people to righteousness. He opens the eyes of the blind and sets the captives free. He reveals, saves and proclaims. He blots out and remembers our sin no more. In the Lord alone are deliverance and strength. He is bringing righteousness near and will grant salvation to His people.
Spanish
Isaías fue el mensajero oportuno de Dios y ofreció su mensaje también oportuno. De hecho, realmente entrego un mensaje, y si pudiera resumirlo, sabes lo que diría: que “El Santo es tu única esperanza”. Ahora puede que te sorprenda que un libro de 66 capítulos se reduzca a un mensaje, pero Isaías capitulo 1, versículo 1, nos dice que de este libro surge la visión, una visión que Dios le dio a Isaías. No son múltiples visiones o múltiples experiencias. Es por eso que no es una historia cronológica que podamos seguir, es una visión.
Y es justamente por eso también que hemos dejado de estudiar Isaías versículo por versículo para mirar el libro con una perspectiva mas amplia. En parte porque es tentador leerlo cronológicamente y eso no funciona e incluso podría ser frustrante. Pero lo que tenemos en este libro es un mensaje presentado en las escrituras, a veces poéticamente, a veces apocalípticamente, a veces hay un relato histórico, pero todos los relatos tienen la intención de relacionarse con este mensaje de juicio y salvación. Y de todas las formas posibles, Isaías comunica que el Santo es la única esperanza de la humanidad.
Ahora, este es un mensaje oportuno es tan necesario hoy como lo fue en los días de Isaías. Dios es la esperanza de la humanidad. Ni partidos políticos, ni ideas, ni filosofías, ni conocimiento, ni riqueza, ni influencia, ni prestigio, ni elecciones, ni gobiernos, si estas casado o soltero, si tienes o no tienes hijos. Dios es la esperanza de la humanidad.
Enseñaremos Isaías en cuatro semanas para permitirte apreciar la visión mas amplia, el punto de vista mas amplio a través de las viñetas. Los animo a disfrutar de sus preguntas durante las próximas semanas, están diseñadas para profundizar en ciertas escrituras dentro del libro mientras analizamos los temas que respaldan la visión única y el mensaje oportuno de Dios. El Santo es nuestra única esperanza.
El Santo
Así que miremos al Santo en el libro. Miremos, Dios ocupa un lugar central en el libro de Isaías. Dios, la primera persona de la Trinidad; Dios el Padre, el Santo. Y cada uno de los 66 capítulos de Isaías nos confronta con la santidad de Dios. Nos vemos obligados a reconciliarnos con la santidad, el Único Santo de Israel, la insensatez, la naturaleza apartada de Dios, pura y perfectamente fiel. Siempre recta. Siempre justa.
Así que podríamos empezar en el capitulo 1, y en el capitulo 1, vemos la santidad de Dios cuando Dios lanza la acusación sobre una nación pecadora por sus malas obras. Por no ver que se haga justicia, por no doblegar la causa de los huérfanos y las viudas. Vemos en el versículo 5 y capitulo 5, el Santo que juzga. Dijo que Dios probaría ser Santo por medio de sus justos actos de juicio. De hecho, así entenderemos que Dios es Santo porque juzga lo dicho en el capitulo 6.
El Santo no tiene limites. Dios se presenta en el templo y la cola del manto llena la edificación. Pero la declaración es que “toda la tierra esta llena de su gloria”. En el capitulo 8, ya veremos, Él es el único Santo en este lugar santo. Él es a quien debemos considerar Santo.
Los capítulos del 10 al 14 nos dicen que el Santo es el soberano. Él tiene un plan, no solo para unos pocos sino para todos. Él esta reinando no solo sobre la nación de Israel sino sobre el mundo entero. El Santo se declara juez de todas las naciones.
Advierte del juicio sobre aquellos que intentan confiar en sus propios recursos y no confían en Él para su ayuda. Se muestra así mismo como el Santo que se muestra sin igual, sin consejero, sin maestro, nadie que le mostrara el camino del entendimiento, nadie que pueda compararse con Él. No se cansa ni se fatiga. Él forma la luz. Él crea la oscuridad. Él trae prosperidad. Él crea el desastre. En el capitulo 41 el Santo gana.
Ahora podría seguir y seguir. Podríamos mirar todos y cada uno de los capítulos y ver evidencia de la santidad. De esta confrontación con la santidad de Dios. Pero hagamos una pausa y retrocedamos por un minuto. Considerémos la verdad acerca el Santo revelada en las escrituras. Por que incluso en este momento te encuentras creyendo en Él y adorándolo y muy consiente de tu propia pecaminosidad. Te encuentras incrédulo y opuesto a Él. ¿Quién se cree que es? ¿por qué tiene que decir estas cosas? Seguro algo de esto esta pasando. Te invito a que te enfoques en el único que es Santo.
Tu única esperanza
Esto es todo lo que te puede ofrecer el único Santo. Y puedo ver que todo esto puede causarte temor o derrumbarte, pero el mensaje del libro de Isaías es que el Santo es la única esperanza. Así que veamos porque ese es el caso a medida que avanzamos a través de los capítulos del libro.
Una vez mas Dios promete desde el principio y durante todo el contenido del libro, que habrá un Santo que hará personas santas. Lo vemos evidenciado en el capitulo 6 de Isaías cuando el Santo santifica al profeta al expiar a su hijo. Vemos en el capitulo 25 como el Santo da esperanza y se declara refugio de los pobres, es el refugio en medio de la tormenta, aquel que fue arrasado, que enjuagara toda lagrima.
Que vemos en el capitulo 26, el Santo establece la paz y luego mantiene esta perfecta paz en aquellos cuyas mentes están firmes. Vemos en el capitulo 28 que el Santo también es llamado “el Señor soberano”, lo que significa que Él puede lograr todas las cosas y las promesas de que esta poniendo una piedra angular preciosa para un fundamento seguro y el que confía en Él nunca caerá en pánico. De hecho, el Santo promete destruir la muerte.
El Santo promete proveer salvación, arrepentimiento y descanso. Encontraras tu salvación en la tranquilidad y la confianza. Encontraras tu fuerza. Él promete ser un fundamento seguro para nuestro tiempo, un rico almacén de salvación. Él promete que salvara a la gente. Él nos invita a confiar y a depositar nuestra confianza en Él, incluso cuando el mundo dice que no debemos confiar en Dios.
El Santo trae consuelo a su pueblo al expiar sus dichos. Él da fuerza a los cansados que esperan en Él. Él llama a la gente a la justicia. Él abre los ojos de los ciegos y libera a los cautivos. Él revela, salva y proclama. Él borra y no recuerda mas nuestro pecado. Solo en el Señor nuestra liberación y fortaleza. Vemos de cerca la justicia y la salvación a su pueblo.
Simplified Chinese
以賽亞是上帝及時的使者，他傳遞上帝及時的信息。事實上，如果我可以做歸納總結，他確實在傳遞一個信息，你知道我說的就是：至聖者是你唯一的盼望。也許你會驚訝，這卷書不是有六十六章嗎，怎麼能夠簡化為一個信息呢？但是，以賽亞書第一章第1節告訴我們，這卷書是本於上帝賜給以賽亞的一個異象寫成的，並不是依據多個異象或多重經歷所寫的。這就是為什麼這卷書的敘事不是依照時間的排序，它是一個異象。
這也是為什麼我們沒有用逐節查考的做法，而是從較宏觀的角度來讀這卷書，因為當我們照時間順序去讀的時候，就會發現行不通，甚至感到挫折。其實這卷書是呈現聖經裡的一個信息——有時候是以詩歌的手法、有時以末日預言的手法，有時則透過一則歷史故事來呈現，但是這些手法都緊扣著一個信息，那就是審判與救恩的信息。以賽亞用盡各種方式傳達，至聖者是我們人類唯一的盼望。
這是一個及時的信息，今天我們就像以賽亞那時代一樣需要它。上帝是人類唯一的盼望，不是政黨、思想、哲學、知識、財富、影響力、權勢地位、選舉、誰在統治，不管你是已婚或單身，也不管你有沒有子女，上帝是人類唯一的盼望。
我們將會用四週的時間來教導以賽亞書，透過小故事的介紹，讓你體會更大的異象、更寬廣的視野。我鼓勵你用接下來幾週的時間好好利用研經題，這些研經題的目的是要帶你進入這卷書中的某些經文，同時要解開那些支持這個異象的主題，至聖者是你唯一的盼望，這是上帝及時的信息。
那麼，就讓我們來看這卷書中的至聖者。上帝占據以賽亞書的中心位置。三位一體的第一位格，父上帝、至聖者，我們在以賽書的六十六章中，每一章都將看到這位聖潔的上帝，我們勢必要與聖潔、以色列的聖者、無罪、上帝分別為聖的本質相調和。祂是純潔又絕對信實，永遠是正直，永遠是公義的。
從第一章第一節開始，我們看到上帝的聖潔，上帝指控一個國家有罪，因為他們犯下各種惡行，因為他們不行公道、不伸張正義，因為他們不給孤兒伸冤、不為寡婦辨屈。我們在第五章看到，至聖者審判罪惡。上帝要以祂公義的審判作為來顯明祂是聖潔的主。事實上，我們就是因為上帝審判罪惡，才明白上帝是聖潔的。
在第六章，至聖者至高無上。我們看到上帝在聖殿中，祂的長袍遮滿了整個聖殿，而天使的宣告卻說，全地都充滿祂的榮耀。在第八章我們看到，這位聖者在這聖所中，全地的人都當敬畏祂，唯有祂可稱為聖潔的上帝。從第十到十四章告訴我們，這位聖者也是至高主權者，祂有一個計畫，不是只給少數人，而是給所有人類的計畫。祂不僅統管猶大國和以色列國，更統管全世界。這位聖者宣告，祂是萬國的審判者。
祂警告那些想要靠自己而不願倚靠祂幫助的人，審判將臨到。祂顯明祂自己，這位聖者顯明祂的無與倫比，祂不找誰謀劃、祂不求教於誰，更沒有人為祂指明道路，沒有人可以與祂相比。祂不疲乏也不困倦，光明和黑暗都是祂造的。祂帶來繁榮，祂也製造災禍。在第四十一章，這位聖者得勝。
我可以一直不停地列舉下去。我們查看每一章，都可以看見聖潔的證據，也看到與上帝的聖潔對立。但讓我們稍微停一下，回想一下聖經所揭示有關這位聖者的真理，
因為即使在此時此刻，你會發現，你要麼就是相信祂、敬拜祂，並敏銳地意識到自己是有罪的，要麼就是不信祂、反對祂，認為祂以為自己是誰呀，竟然說這種話？這二者必然有一個正在發生，我要邀請你，歸向這位聖者。
如果這就是至聖者的全部，我可以知道那是如何的恐怖，也可以明白我們會如何淪為滅亡。然而，以賽亞書的信息是，這位至聖者是唯一的盼望，因此當我們再看一遍以賽亞書的各章節時，讓我們來看看為什麼這是確實如此。
其實，上帝從開頭直到整卷書的最後都應許，會有一位使人聖潔的聖者來。第六章讓我們看到證明，那至聖者為以賽亞贖罪、使他成為聖潔。在第二十五章我們又看到，那至聖者賜下盼望，宣告祂是貧窮人的保障、祂是躲暴風雨之處，祂吞滅死亡，祂要擦去一切的眼淚。
我們在第二十六章看到，至聖者建立和平，堅心倚賴祂的人，祂保守他們十分平安。第二十八章，我們看到至聖者也稱為至高的主，意思是祂能成就萬事而且應許說，祂要安放一塊寶貴的房角石，作穩固的根基，信靠祂的人必不著急，會永遠堅定不移。事實上，至聖者應許要消滅死亡。
至聖者也賜下救恩的應許，你們得救在乎歸回安息，得力在乎平靜安穩。祂應許一生一世作我們的穩固根基，在祂那裡有豐盛的救恩。祂應許祂必拯救，即使全世界都說不應該倚靠上帝，祂邀請我們來信靠祂。
這位至聖者為祂的百姓贖罪，帶給祂百姓安慰。祂賜力量給仰望祂的疲乏者，祂呼籲百姓秉公行義，祂使瞎眼的看見，釋放被擄的得自由。祂顯明、祂拯救、祂宣告。祂塗抹我們的罪，不再記念。唯獨上帝那裡有救恩與能力，祂使公義臨近，又廣施救恩給祂的百姓。
Traditional Chinese
以賽亞是上帝及時的使者，他傳遞上帝及時的信息。事實上，如果我可以做歸納總結，他確實在傳遞一個信息，你知道我說的就是：至聖者是你唯一的盼望。也許你會驚訝，這卷書不是有六十六章嗎，怎麼能夠簡化為一個信息呢？但是，以賽亞書第一章第1節告訴我們，這卷書是本於上帝賜給以賽亞的一個異象寫成的，並不是依據多個異象或多重經歷所寫的。這就是為什麼這卷書的敘事不是依照時間的排序，它是一個異象。
這也是為什麼我們沒有用逐節查考的做法，而是從較宏觀的角度來讀這卷書，因為當我們照時間順序去讀的時候，就會發現行不通，甚至感到挫折。其實這卷書是呈現聖經裡的一個信息——有時候是以詩歌的手法、有時以末日預言的手法，有時則透過一則歷史故事來呈現，但是這些手法都緊扣著一個信息，那就是審判與救恩的信息。以賽亞用盡各種方式傳達，至聖者是我們人類唯一的盼望。
這是一個及時的信息，今天我們就像以賽亞那時代一樣需要它。上帝是人類唯一的盼望，不是政黨、思想、哲學、知識、財富、影響力、權勢地位、選舉、誰在統治，不管你是已婚或單身，也不管你有沒有子女，上帝是人類唯一的盼望。
我們將會用四週的時間來教導以賽亞書，透過小故事的介紹，讓你體會更大的異象、更寬廣的視野。我鼓勵你用接下來幾週的時間好好利用研經題，這些研經題的目的是要帶你進入這卷書中的某些經文，同時要解開那些支持這個異象的主題，至聖者是你唯一的盼望，這是上帝及時的信息。
那麼，就讓我們來看這卷書中的至聖者。上帝占據以賽亞書的中心位置。三位一體的第一位格，父上帝、至聖者，我們在以賽書的六十六章中，每一章都將看到這位聖潔的上帝，我們勢必要與聖潔、以色列的聖者、無罪、上帝分別為聖的本質相調和。祂是純潔又絕對信實，永遠是正直，永遠是公義的。
從第一章第一節開始，我們看到上帝的聖潔，上帝指控一個國家有罪，因為他們犯下各種惡行，因為他們不行公道、不伸張正義，因為他們不給孤兒伸冤、不為寡婦辨屈。我們在第五章看到，至聖者審判罪惡。上帝要以祂公義的審判作為來顯明祂是聖潔的主。事實上，我們就是因為上帝審判罪惡，才明白上帝是聖潔的。
在第六章，至聖者至高無上。我們看到上帝在聖殿中，祂的長袍遮滿了整個聖殿，而天使的宣告卻說，全地都充滿祂的榮耀。在第八章我們看到，這位聖者在這聖所中，全地的人都當敬畏祂，唯有祂可稱為聖潔的上帝。從第十到十四章告訴我們，這位聖者也是至高主權者，祂有一個計畫，不是只給少數人，而是給所有人類的計畫。祂不僅統管猶大國和以色列國，更統管全世界。這位聖者宣告，祂是萬國的審判者。
祂警告那些想要靠自己而不願倚靠祂幫助的人，審判將臨到。祂顯明祂自己，這位聖者顯明祂的無與倫比，祂不找誰謀劃、祂不求教於誰，更沒有人為祂指明道路，沒有人可以與祂相比。祂不疲乏也不困倦，光明和黑暗都是祂造的。祂帶來繁榮，祂也製造災禍。在第四十一章，這位聖者得勝。
我可以一直不停地列舉下去。我們查看每一章，都可以看見聖潔的證據，也看到與上帝的聖潔對立。但讓我們稍微停一下，回想一下聖經所揭示有關這位聖者的真理，因為即使在此時此刻，你會發現，你要麼就是相信祂、敬拜祂，並敏銳地意識到自己是有罪的，要麼就是不信祂、反對祂，認為祂以為自己是誰呀，竟然說這種話？這二者必然有一個正在發生，我要邀請你，歸向這位聖者。
如果這就是至聖者的全部，我可以知道那是如何的恐怖，也可以明白我們會如何淪為滅亡。然而，以賽亞書的信息是，這位至聖者是唯一的盼望，因此當我們再看一遍以賽亞書的各章節時，讓我們來看看為什麼這是確實如此。
其實，上帝從開頭直到整卷書的最後都應許，會有一位使人聖潔的聖者來。第六章讓我們看到證明，那至聖者為以賽亞贖罪、使他成為聖潔。在第二十五章我們又看到，那至聖者賜下盼望，宣告祂是貧窮人的保障、祂是躲暴風雨之處，祂吞滅死亡，祂要擦去一切的眼淚。
我們在第二十六章看到，至聖者建立和平，堅心倚賴祂的人，祂保守他們十分平安。第二十八章，我們看到至聖者也稱為至高的主，意思是祂能成就萬事而且應許說，祂要安放一塊寶貴的房角石，作穩固的根基，信靠祂的人必不著急，會永遠堅定不移。事實上，至聖者應許要消滅死亡。
至聖者也賜下救恩的應許，你們得救在乎歸回安息，得力在乎平靜安穩。祂應許一生一世作我們的穩固根基，在祂那裡有豐盛的救恩。祂應許祂必拯救，即使全世界都說不應該倚靠上帝，祂邀請我們來信靠祂。
這位至聖者為祂的百姓贖罪，帶給祂百姓安慰。祂賜力量給仰望祂的疲乏者，祂呼籲百姓秉公行義，祂使瞎眼的看見，釋放被擄的得自由。祂顯明、祂拯救、祂宣告。祂塗抹我們的罪，不再記念。唯獨上帝那裡有救恩與能力，祂使公義臨近，又廣施救恩給祂的百姓。
More in this series:
Who was Isaiah?
How does Isaiah speak today?
*This lecture may be used in whole or part by BSF classes or online groups.
Hollie Roberts
BSF Executive Director
Hollie Roberts stepped into the Executive Director role in September 2021 after serving as BSF’s Chief Field Development officer. Hollie and her husband Kevin have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren.
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Great panoramic vision to teach us who Isaiah was and how he responded to God’s call. The book of Isaiah has been my source of hope and comfort when I am distressed . And also a good example of fully commitment to the Lord. Thank you so much. God bless you!
Hollie ;
Thank you so much for the massages of Isaiah..
sorry ,estoy en la clase de español y quisiera oir mas de estos menssages por favor ..
Thank you so much for this clear message of Isaiah. From riches to rags, from respect to rejection. Love how Isaiah lived his words.
Wow! This helps me to see the big picture.
The Holy One over all creation.
Loved this message on how the Holy One is my only hope.
Well, thank you for such a lucid and clear message summarizing the book of Isaiah. Juxtaposed against king Uzziah, who also approached God, Isaiah is overwhelmed by the presence of God. Isaiah is not destroyed by the presence of God as I listen to you one song has been ringing in my mind. Ron Kenoly’s. song I see the Lord.
Thank you so much! This was great! So appreciated! I feel so privileged to hear such a lesson. God is so gracious! Again, thank you!
I love studying Isaiah. It does speak to God’s holiness. I listened to these audio messages and they so point to an awesome holy God. Thank you for giving these study chapters a Bold, underline…This is God! I just want to fall on my knees in acknowledgment of how wonderfully awesome He is.
I feel so blessed to be part of the BSF worship. This message recording about Isaiah is a greater way for us to grow in Gods words. THANK YOU
Thank you
You gave us a deeper look in to the word of our Lord.
Blessing
These recordings are difficult to understand. More annunciation is needed since she seems to be fairly soft spoken.
I turned up the volume but it didn’t really help.
April- I’m so sorry you had issues! I hope the transcripts below were able to help
Dear Hollie
Thank you so much for doing the three episodes on Isaiah. Concerning comments below, I say Hallelujah!!!!
God is the hope of humanity — not political parties, …. God is the hope of humanity
It is uniting and not dividing.
Bless you
Thank you sooo much for the great insight on the overview of the book of Isaiah. This book reveals a lot about God and Isaiah. You have really open some main points that I have overlooked in my years of studies. Hallelujah!May God continue to bless you with wisdom and revelation. Thank you. 👏🏽
Beautiful! Inspiring! Truthful!!!
The One true living God is the way, truth, and life!!!
Fabulous – thank you -it helped me have much better understanding of Isaiah.
Hola Estoy estudiando , con BSf en espanol El Reino dividido capítulo 17 me gustaría encontrar ayuda en la explicación más en español
Las transcripciones en español están disponibles: https://bsfblog.org/what-was-isaiahs-message/
I LOVE THIS BOOK OF ISAIAH SO ENLIGHTENING. JESUS IS REALLY THE HOLIEST AND LIVING HOPE OF OUR LIVES. THANK YOU JESUS MY LORD AND SAVIOR AND REDEEMER. PLEASE TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF ALL MY ENTIRE FAMILIES… WE ADORE YOU AND HONOR YOU AND GLORIFY YOU FOREVER AND FOR ALL ETERNITY. MAY YOUR HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN ME. THANK GOD THE FATHER FOR GIVING OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO DIE FOR MY SINS AND THE SINS OF ALL MY ENTIRE FAMILIES… AND LOVED ONES aND FRIENDS. HELP ME TO SHARE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION TO OTHERS SO WE MAY HAVE A GRAND REUNION SOMEDAY IN THE MOST AMAZING PLACE THAT YOU PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE YOU ABOVE ALL ELSE, TRUST YOU MORE THAN ANYONE AND OBEDIENT TO YOU AND YOUR HOLY WORDS. MY FAITH WILL NEVER WAVER AS I COMPLETELY SURRENDER MY LIFE TO YOU LORD JESUS AMEN AND AMEN..
I LOVE THIS BOOK OF ISAIAH SO ENLIGHTENING. JESUS IS REALLY THE HOLIEST AND LIVING HOPE OF OUR LIVES. THANK YOU JESUS MY LORD AND SAVIOR AND REDEEMER. PLEASE TAKE CONTROL OF MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF ALL MY ENTIRE FAMILIES… WE ADORE YOU AND HONOR YOU AND GLORIFY YOU FOREVER AND FOR ALL ETERNITY. MAY YOUR HOLY SPIRIT LIVES IN ME. THANK GOD THE FATHER FOR GIVING OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST TO DIE FOR MY SINS AND THE SINS OF ALL MY ENTIRE FAMILIES… AND LOVED ONES aND FRIENDS. HELP ME TO SHARE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION TO OTHERS SO WE MAY HAVE A GRAND REUNION SOMEDAY IN THE MOST AMAZING PLACE THAT YOU PREPARED FOR THOSE WHO LOVE YOU ABOVE ALL ELSE, TRUST YOU MORE THAN ANYONE AND OBEDIENT TO YOU AND YOUR HOLY WORDS. MY FAITH WILL NEVER WAVER AS I COMPLETELY SURRENDER MY LIFE TO YOU LORD JESUS. PLEASE BE WITH ME WHEREVER I GO AND HELP ME TO DO YOUR HOLY WILL AND FORGIVE EVERYONE WHO HAVE DONE ME WRONG AND I PRAY THEY MAY ALSO BE SAVED IN JESUS NAME AMEN AMEN AND AMEN. LOVE YOU JESUS MY KING OF ALL KINGS AND LORD OF ALL LORDS, THE REASON FOR MY LIVING… PLEASE ABIDE IN ME JESUS AND NEVER NEVER LET ME GO UNTIL YOU COME TO SAVE US ALL FROM THIS FALLEN WORLD. THANK YOU JESUS I LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYONE AS YOU LOVED ME FIRST AND FORGAVE MY SINS… THANK YOU JESUS HELP ME TO BE LIKE YOU LOVING, FORGIVING, MERCIFUL, KIND, MEEK, PURE,HOLY AND GENTLE… THANK YOU FOR FORGIVING MY SINS, PLEASE HELP ME NOT TO OFFEND YOU EVER EVER AGAIN AMEN aND AMEN AND AMEN….
Thank you for this lesson overview
I read it and couldn’t understand. Now I have better understanding of prophet Isaiah
I could not get audio to work
June – I’m so sorry to hear this! We have made some adjustments and hope the audio is working for you now. We hope the transcript allowed you to enjoy Hollie’s message in the meantime.
These videos bring such a rich dimension of what is contained in the Book of Isaiah and definitely life changing.
Thank you.
I am truly bless by book of Isaiah that reminds me who God is and that he’s so very close at all times. “Holy, holy holy is the Lord almighty, the whole earth is full of your glory”. Looking forward to the next lessons in Isaiah’
Thanks, your info is so true, all I can say is “LORD open my ears that I may hear and understand and recieve Your wisdom
I learned so much from your commentary. Thank you for the explanation of how well off Isaiah was to begin with, and that he was chosen to be God’s witness and give God’s Word to the people. I had viewed in our last lesson how great Chapter6 was as I love the Isaiah’s sight of the LORD ad the seraphs calling to one another. The best part is where God has Isaiah purified with coal touching his lips to become atoned for God.
I know there is much more to glean and I appreciate all the lesson points you have provided here. Thank you.
God did not give me the Bible for me to read as isolated individuals.
Thank you for providing a helpful visual map to Isaiah.
For this reason, I take up an “order of service” and read along.
Insightful overview. Looking forward to upcoming sessions about Isaiah.
Isaiah’s message is clear. It saddens me that the World won’t listen…Yet!!!
God Bless you & your Family. Thank You
Thank you for providing these resources. I never anticipated what a blessing these books of the Bible have been to me. To God be the glory for this year’s study!
Loved your summary since I was overwhelmed by Skim the book of Isiah – after reading it I can now begin the lesson knowing I skimmed it, thank you so much for your help!
This was so encouraging thanks so much.
Thanks so much for additional information from Isaiah,,,, it’s really encouraging,,, diving in and knowing God more it’s All my goal of salvation.
I’m blessed to listen to these aspects of Isaiah. Didn’t know that he was so rich, and put it aside for rags. Like our Lord Jesus Christ Himself! Thank you.
As I hold in my hands the 427 bound 8 1/2″X11″ pages of the KINGDOM DIVIDED BSF Study Guide, I can only say, “To God be the glory and thank you God for BSF and the staff who prepared the very illuminating Lesson Notes and thought-provoking introspective Lesson Questions.” I am so grateful and thankful for all the small group leaders and all the persons who create and produce the lectures and post everything on the BSF website. I am also thankful for all the churches that make their facilities available for BSF weekly meetings. Satan used Covid 19 to prevent BSF face to face meetings, but via Zoom, BSF was able to circumvent Satan’s plans to do harm. At 80 years of age, I am less able to drive at night, but thanks be to God, I can still attend BSF and have fellowship with my brothers in Christ via Zoom! I pray that by God’s divine purposes and the power of the Holy Spirit, BSF will be able to continue reaching the world with an in-depth study of God’s word and His character until His son, Jesus Christ returns for eternity. When I started attending BSF 7 years ago with the study of Revelations, I was tremendously encouraged by the sight of 600 men and approximately 100 children meeting together every Monday night to worship and study God’s word!! BSF is truly an instrument of God’s activity here on earth. God bless Bible Study Fellowship!
I was enlightened so much by listening to these 3 lessons in Isaiah. I am 77 yrs old and have never really studied this book. I am now ready to take the DIVE. Thank all the BSF Staff. To God be the glory.
Bert. As a BSF online group leader, I am thrilled to hear your testimony that you are able to meet with you brothers in Christ. Every day, I am blessed to have this technology available to meet with men from India, Singapore, and NA who make up my group.
May God continue to bless you and your group.
Blessings, I take this opportunity to pass my gratitude to you, BSF has made me an Evergelist of the world of GOD in a special way.
I can now preach the gospel of salvation, I can encourage using the word of GOD, BSF has transformed my life.
This is my 7th year and I want to continue God bless you all.