Isaiah

🏛️ Historical context

Isaiah preached in Jerusalem under the Assyrian threat (8th century BC). Chapters 40-66 come from his disciples and address the exiles in Babylon and those who returned.

🔙 Background

Judah lived in prosperity, social injustice and idolatry, and King Ahaz sought political alliances instead of trusting God.

🧭 Structure of the book

⭐ Key events and teachings

1. 1Isaiah's call: "Here am I, send me" (ch. 6)
2. 2"The virgin shall conceive and bear a son: Emmanuel" (7:14)
3. 3"To us a child is born" (9:6)
4. 4"Comfort my people" (40:1)
5. 5The suffering Servant: "by his wounds we are healed" (ch. 53)
6. 6"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me", read by Jesus in Nazareth (61:1; Lk 4:18)

🏷️ Main themes

📖 Verses to memorize

• Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign. Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son and his name shall be called Emmanuel.
• Isaiah 40:31But they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall take wings as eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.
• Isaiah 43:1And now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and formed thee, O Israel: Fear not, for I have redeemed thee, and called thee by thy name: thou art mine.
• Isaiah 53:5But he was wounded for our iniquities, he was bruised for our sins: the chastisement of our peace was upon him, and by his bruises we are healed.
• Isaiah 55:8-9For my thoughts are not your thoughts: nor your ways my ways, saith the Lord. For as the heavens are exalted above the earth, so are my ways exalted above your ways, and my thoughts above your thoughts.

💭 For reflection

• How is Isaiah 53 fulfilled in Jesus' passion?
• Can I answer like Isaiah: "Here am I, send me"?

The great prophet of hope. He denounces Jerusalem's sin, announces Emmanuel and the Messiah, prince of peace, comforts the exiles and presents the suffering Servant who bears the sins of many.