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James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 1:18

A WONDERFUL CLEANSING‘Sins … as scarlet … white as snow.’ Isaiah 1:18 A florist told me that the flowers for which he had the largest sales were white flowers, as these were very fashionable. Have we not had a winter which harmonises with the prevailing fashion? For weeks the snowflakes have been going and returning. I. If you want to realise the whiteness of the snow, try and paint it.—Take a few flakes, and make of them a snow-study and then open your paint-box. You will find you have no... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:1

Introduction. ‘The vision of Isaiah, the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.’ Isaiah’s prophecies date from the year of Uzziah’s death (Isaiah 6:1) in aound 740 BC, through the period when the independence of Judah was lost by Ahaz, who refused to trust Yahweh for deliverance and instead turned to Assyria for help (2 Kings 16:7), to the great success under Hezekiah when Yahweh amazingly delivered Jerusalem... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:1-31

Isaiah Outlines The Message He Is Bringing (Isaiah 1:1-31 ). This introductory message is also presented in balanced chiastic form. a He calls on Creation to be aware of God’s judgment on His people (Isaiah 1:2-3). b The description of Judah and Jerusalem’s present state, they are almost like Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:3-9) c What God has against His people is that their outward religion is not matched by inner response (Isaiah 1:10-15). c The inner response that God requires is... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:2-9

He Calls On Creation To Be Aware of God’s Judgment on His People (Isaiah 1:2-9 ). The book begins with a chiasmus, a pattern which had been commonly used in the Pentateuch, and which has also been depicted above, whereby statements are made, and then applied one way or another in reverse order. Opening Indictment (Isaiah 1:2-3 ). Isaiah 1:2-3 a “Hear, O heavens, give ear, O earth, b For Yahweh has spoken. c I have nourished and brought up children, d And they have rebelled against Me. d The... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:4-9

The Majority Are Like Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:4-9 ). Isaiah now describes the condition of Judah, which would include refugees from Israel. This can be analysed as follows: a Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children who deal corruptly, they have forsaken Yahweh, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they have estranged themselves, backwards (Isaiah 1:4). b Why will you still be stricken, that you revolt more and more? The whole head is sick,... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:10-15

What God Has Against His People (Isaiah 1:10-15 ). God’s Hatred of Any Outward Religion Which Is Not Matched By Inner Response. In these verses Isaiah stresses that there is little benefit in continuing with outward forms of religion unless they also respond to its inner demands. Analysis. a Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom. Give ear to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:10). b “To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to me?” Says Yahweh.... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:16-20

The Response That God Requires (Isaiah 1:16-20 ). What God requires of them is a complete change of heart and a renewing of their lives. Analysis. a “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean, Put away the evil of your doings from before my eyes” (Isaiah 1:16 a). b “Cease to do evil, learn to do well, Seek justice, restrain the oppressor, Obtain justice for the fatherless, plead for the widow” (Isaiah 1:16-17) c “Come now and let us reason together,” Says Yahweh, “Though your sins be as... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:21-23

A Further Description of Their State Before God (Isaiah 1:21-23 ). Isaiah 1:21 ‘How is the faithful city, Become a prostitute? She who was full of discerning judgment. Righteousness lodged in her, But now murderers.’ The question now is, how has Israel got herself into this state? The description of her downfall is potent. She had been ‘a faithful city’, like a faithful wife to Yahweh, but now she was behaving like a prostitute. She had been true living, but now she was loose living. She had... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:21-26

God’s Purpose For The Future (Isaiah 1:21-26 ). The call having been made to Israel for response, God describes their present state and guarantees that in the end He will bring their transformation about. a How is the faithful city, become a prostitute? She who was full of discerning judgment. Righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers (Isaiah 1:21). b Your silver has become dross, your wine mixed with water. Your princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves (Isaiah 1:22-23 a). ... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:24-26

The Great Clean Up (Isaiah 1:24-26 ). God now speaks. Without His action there would be no hope and no future, but He declares His intention to act in sovereign power and bring about that deliverance. Finally the future is bright for those who will receive it because the future is God’s, but only for those who will receive it. We should note that it is not a blanket promise. Not all Israel were the true Israel (Romans 9:6). Those who were unwilling to receive His offer of mercy would be... read more

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 1:18

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:1

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:1-31

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:2-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:4-9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:10-15

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:16-20

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:21-23

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:21-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Isaiah 1:24-26

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