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September 15, 2025
I could not find a listing for the Book of Isaiah in NASB (New American Standard Bible), so I'm using this as a proxy.
August 28, 2026
Isaiah was not an easy read for me, but it ended up being one of the most meaningful books of the Old Testament so far. There were definitely passages I had to slow down, reread, and sometimes look up to understand the historical context, but it was worth the effort.
What stood out most was the contrast between God’s judgment and His incredible mercy. Isaiah doesn’t shy away from the consequences of Israel and Judah turning away from God, but woven throughout all of those warnings are promises of hope, restoration, and redemption.
As a Christian, the prophecies pointing toward Jesus were especially powerful. Reading passages like Isaiah 9 and Isaiah 53 while knowing the story of Christ made them hit completely differently. Isaiah was writing hundreds of years before Jesus, yet the picture of the coming Messiah is remarkable.
I also loved Isaiah 6—Isaiah seeing the holiness of God, recognizing his own sinfulness, being cleansed, and then saying, “Here am I. Send me!” Such a beautiful picture of what happens when we truly encounter God.
This book challenged me, confused me at times, made me stop and think, and ultimately strengthened my faith. Definitely not the easiest book of the Bible I’ve read, but absolutely one of the most rewarding. ❤️📖
June 14, 2019
Isaiah, the first and earliest major prophetic book of the Bible. Isaiah wrote from 739 BC to 681 BC. The book contains some of the most beautiful poetry and memorable verses in the whole Bible.
"Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given. And the government will be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a deer and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert."
Aside from beautiful poetry, there are many fulfilled prophecies: Israel to go into captivity; Israel to return from captivity, Jesus Christ to be born of a virgin, a new covenant to be made.
But the book requires patience and careful study, for Isaiah jumps context and speakers from one verse to the next. This is what frustrated me about it the first time I read it.
But read it even if you get confused; it's worth it.
"Unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given. And the government will be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." - Isaiah 9:6
"Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Isaiah 7:14
"Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as a deer and the tongue of the dumb sing: for in the wilderness shall waters break out, and streams in the desert."
Aside from beautiful poetry, there are many fulfilled prophecies: Israel to go into captivity; Israel to return from captivity, Jesus Christ to be born of a virgin, a new covenant to be made.
But the book requires patience and careful study, for Isaiah jumps context and speakers from one verse to the next. This is what frustrated me about it the first time I read it.
But read it even if you get confused; it's worth it.
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