Bible study course
An advanced, collegiate, twelve-lesson academic study of the Book of Isaiah, exploring the covenant lawsuit and Vineyard Song, the heavenly throne room vision of the Holy One of Israel, the Book of Immanuel and the Prince of Peace, the Branch of Jesse and cosmic peace, oracles against world empires and the taunt over Babylon, the Isaiah Apocalypse and victory over death, the Assyrian siege and Hezekiah prayer, the herald of comfort in exile and Cyrus the anointed shepherd, the four Servant Songs detailing the mission and vicarious substitutionary atonement of the Messiah, the universal gospel invitation and true fasting, and the final consummation of the Divine Warrior ushering in the New Heavens and New Earth.
An academic exploration of Isaiah 1 to 5, examining Yahweh covenant lawsuit against Judah, the vision of the exalted Mountain of the Lord, the tragic Song of the Vineyard, and the six devastating woes against social injustice.
An advanced study of Isaiah 6, examining the historic context of King Uzziah death, the celestial Seraphim and the Trisagion, the altar coal that purges sin, the prophet unconditional surrender, and the sobering paradox of judicial hardening.
A comprehensive collegiate study of Isaiah 7 to 9, exploring the Syro-Ephraimite War, King Ahaz unbelief, the sign of Immanuel, the waters of Shiloah, and the messianic dawn of the Prince of Peace.
An advanced examination of Isaiah 10 to 12, focusing on the divine judgment of Assyrian arrogance, the messianic Shoot from the stump of Jesse, the peaceful cosmic reconciliation, the second Exodus highway, and the water-springs of salvation.
A collegiate analysis of Isaiah 13 to 23, examining the prophetic burdens (massa) against global superpowers, the dramatic taunt song over the fallen king of Babylon, the universal scope of divine judgment, and the surprising eschatological highway linking Egypt, Assyria, and Israel.
An advanced study of Isaiah 24 to 27, frequently designated the Isaiah Apocalypse, examining the desolation of the earth, the cosmic banquet of rich food on Mount Zion, the swallowing up of death forever, and the resurrection hope of the redeemed.
A collegiate historical and theological study of Isaiah 36 to 39, examining the invasion of Sennacherib, the psychological warfare of the Rabshakeh, Hezekiah intercessory prayer, the angelic deliverance of Jerusalem, the king sickness, and the ominous foretelling of Babylonian exile.
A comprehensive study of Isaiah 40 to 45, initiating the Book of Comfort, examining the wilderness herald, the fading flower vs. the enduring Word of God, the incomparable majesty of the Creator, the polemic against lifeless idols, and the astonishing calling of Cyrus the Persian.
A collegiate exegetical study of the first three Servant Songs in Isaiah (Isa 42:1 to 9; 49:1 to 7; 50:4 to 11), examining the identity and vocation of the Ebed Yahweh, the gentle mission to the bruised reed, the light to the gentiles, and the obedient suffering of the disciple tongue and ear.
An exhaustive collegiate study of the Fourth Servant Song (Isaiah 52:13 to 53:12), exploring the astonishing suffering, penal substitutionary atonement, silent submission, guilt offering (asham), and glorious exaltation of the Messiah.
An advanced examination of Isaiah 54 to 58 and 61, analyzing the barren woman singing, the free gospel waters for the thirsty, the sure mercies of David, true vs. hypocritical fasting, and the Spirit-anointed proclamation of liberty to captives.
An exhaustive collegiate study of the grand finale of Isaiah (chapters 59, 62 to 66), exploring the divine Warrior armed in righteousness, the watchmen on Zion walls, the Warrior from Edom, the cosmic recreation of new heavens and new earth, and the global gathering of eternal worshipers.