EPISODE 3 Judgment of the Nations: No Exemptions Anchor: Isaiah 13-23 (survey, not detail) Purpose: Establish universality of accountability As Isaiah moves beyond Babylon, judgment does not
EPISODE 3 Judgment of the Nations: No Exemptions Anchor: Isaiah 13-23 (survey, not detail) Purpose: Establish universality of accountability As Isaiah moves beyond Babylon, judgment does not
EPISODE 2 Babylon as Archetype, Not Villain Anchor: Isaiah 13 (selectively) Purpose: Prevent historical reductionism As Isaiah turns to the judgment of the nations, he begins, and
Governing Thesis The necessity of both judgment and redemption – neither makes sense without the other. Everything below serves this claim. Macro-Arc for Isaiah 13-27
Centuries covered and its trace ability. Incredible. Where is the Davidic king after the exile? In the history of ancient Israel there was growing expectation
Return and the King God will discipline and judge all evil Immanuel the “sign” (Isa 7:14) New Davidic King, new creation (Isa 9,11) The highway
VIII. Thesis Statement Prophets reminds us there is no deliverance without discipline for sinners. Prophets reminds us constantly God’s disciplines are purposed for that deliverance.