After a one week break, we will continue this Friday with our teaching series in the book of Isaiah. Our last message concluded section one in Isaiah which we titled, "God's Denunciation of Judah" (chapters 1 -12). This week we will begin a new section, where God through His prophet, now denounces other nations which historically have had dealings with Israel and Judah. We will begin this Friday with "The Judgment against Babylon" (13:1-22). The Babylonian empire had really not emerged as a world power at this time, and would not become one for many decades to come. However, being a prophet of God, Isaiah received a future vision that had allowed him see and predict events that had not yet happened--a miraculous ability that only God can do accurately. The city of Babylon is mentioned 287 times in the Bible, more than any other city except Jerusalem. Our text tonight regarding God's judgment against Babylon is a bit "mysterious". Isaiah's pronouncements speak of a judgment against Babylon that is in the near future. However, he also seems to predict judgments against an end-time "Babylon" that is in existence when the Lord returns. So come join us this Friday for erev Shabbat Services at Adat Shalom. Our congregational gathering, as well as our live-stream broadcast will begin at 7:30pm. We will have wonderful worship, a challenging study in Isaiah, and warm food and fellowship at the close of our services. I would love to see you there.