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I read this book with my family in our family Bible study, and I read it and studied it in the congregation. The situation we face today is similar to that of God’s people during the eighth century B.C.E. At that time, God commissioned his servant Isaiah to bring a message of comfort to the inhabitants of Judah, and comfort was just what they needed. Turbulent events rocked the nation. The cruel Assyrian Empire would soon menace the land, filling many with dread. Where could God’s people turn for salvation? The name of Jehovah was on their lips, but they preferred to put their trust in men. The release of the Jews from Babylonian captivity is the theme of many of the chapters of Isaiah discussed in this book. A number of these prophecies have a modern-day fulfillment. In addition, we find in the book of Isaiah thrilling prophecies that were fulfilled in the life—and death—of God’s only-begotten Son. Certainly, a study of the vital prophecies contained in the book of Isaiah will benefit God’s servants and others earth wide. These prophecies are, indeed, light for all mankind.