Isaiah

Isaiah is broadcast by Thru the Bible in 49 episodes, each broadcast lasts 26 minutes. Alternatively, Dr. McGee’s Bible Study on Isaiah (23001-23219) has a total of 219 tracks. The track ranges from a few minutes to 12:59 in this book.

The original Dr. McGee’s study audio recording takes up approximately twenty (20) minutes on average. The remaining airtime may be used to link previous or upcoming airtime sessions, TTB program updates, or sometimes mixed with topical recording during different learning cycles. It takes up few minutes, and sometime longer than expected. If you use the podcast or the app on your computer or smartphone, you can speed it up, skip or slow it down while listening. The titles of the offline MP3 tracks seem to be more precise than the airs description.

In addition, the program has been transcribed and published in a book. This information is not a verbatim reproduction of the original text, which is necessary for a broadcast program. However, it is still the best form in which we can expect to further study the material.

theme and related observation

Just as the New Testament is centered on the Lord Jesus Christ, so Isaiah presents the Lord Jesus Christ as his theme. Isaiah is called the fifth Gospel writer; the Book of Isaiah has been called the fifth Gospel.

It is also fascinating the Bible (reformer) consider 66 Books of 39 Books in Old Testament 27 Books in New Testament. The Book of Isaiah contents 66 Chapters, 39 Chapters on LAW – the Government of God, and 27 Chapters on GRACE – Salvation of God.

In addition, there are 66 direct quotations from Isaiah in the New Testament, and some have even found as many as 85 quotations or allusions to Isaiah in the New Testament.

Reverse Outline

We have chosen only the two-level reverse outline proposed by J. Vernon McGee to illustrate the main ideas and supporting details. We believe that any review of research on how the reverse outline can be constructed in a purposeful and meaningful writing manner will be beneficial to readers. For those who want to understand the depth of the research and see how the topic is fully developed, the benefits are obvious. (Note: A reverse outline helps the readers to keep track of large amount of information and messages in hierarchical or logical order. The more detailed outline and commentary are not available for presentation at this time.)

I. Judgment (Poetry), Chapters 1 – 35
Revelation of the sovereign on the throne.
A. Solemn call to the universe to come into the courtroom to hear God’s charge against the nation Israel, Chapter 1
B. Preview of the future for Judah and Jerusalem, Chapter 2
C. Present view of Judah and Jerusalem, Chapter 3
D. Another preview of the future, Chapter 4
E. Parable of the vineyard and woes predicted on Israel, Chapter 5
F. Isaiah’s personal call and commission as prophet, Chapter 6
G. Prediction of local and far events, Chapters 7— 10
H. Millennial kingdom, Chapters 11, 12
I. Burdens of surrounding nations (largely fulfilled), Chapters 13 —23
J. Kingdom, process and program by which the throne is established on earth, Chapters 24—34
K. Kingdom, mundane blessings of the Millennium, Chapter 35

II. Historic Interlude (Prose), Chapter 36 – 39
(This section is probably a prophetic picture of how God will deliver His people in the Great Tribulation [see 2 Kings 18, 19 and 2 Chronicles 29, 30].)
A. King Hezekiah and the invasion of Sennacherib, king of Assyria, Chapter 36
B. King Hezekiah’s prayer and the destruction of the Assyrian hosts, Chapter 37
C. King Hezekiah’s sickness, prayer and healing, Chapter 38
D. King Hezekiah plays the fool, Chapter 39

III. Salvation (Poetry), Chapters 40 – 66
Revelation of the Savior in the Place of Suffering
A. Comfort of Jehovah which comes through the Servant, Chapters 40— 48 (Polemic against idolatry — help and hope come only through the Servant.)
B. Salvation of Jehovah which comes through the suffering Servant, Chapters 49— 57
C. Glory of Jehovah which comes through the suffering Servant, Chapters 58 — 66

Cross-Reference

Cross-references in the Bible are textual links between different passages that highlight common themes, words, promises, events, or characters. They help readers understand the interconnectedness of biblical narratives and interpret Scripture with Scripture. As one of the effective study method, is an effective way to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and context.

  • In this segment: Someone has said, “Ezekiel is the prophet of the Spirit, as Isaiah is the prophet of the Son, and Jeremiah the prophet of the Father.” Studying the Trinity in the Old Testament is important because it reveals the progressive revelation of God, demonstrates God’s nature as both one and three, and provides a foundation for understanding Jesus and the Holy Spirit. It helps us see God as a relational God, actively involved in creation and interacting with humanity The book of Isaiah can be studies with Ezekiel and Jeremiah if needed.

Recommended Books

Reference CodeBook Description
RB-ISA-1Criswell, W. A. Isaiah. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1977.
RB-ISA-2Gaebelein, Arno C. The Annotated Bible. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1917.
RB-ISA-3Ironside, H. A. Expository Notes on Isaiah. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1952.
RB-ISA-4Jennings, F. C. Studies in Isaiah. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, n.d.
RB-ISA-5Jensen, Irving L. Isaiah and Jeremiah. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, n.d. (A self-study guide.)1
RB-ISA-6Kelly, William. An Exposition of Isaiah. Addison, Illinois: Bible Truth Publishers, 1896.
RB-ISA-7Martin, Alfred. Isaiah: The Salvation of Jehovah. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1956. (A fine, inexpensive survey.)2
RB-ISA-8Unger, Merrill F. Unger’s Bible Handbook. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1966.
RB-ISA-9Unger, Merrill F. Unger’s Commentary on the Old Testament. Vol. 2. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1982. (Highly recommended.)3
RB-ISA-10Vine, W. E. Isaiah. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1946.

Helpfull Books On Bible Prophecy

Reference
Code		Book Description
HB-ISA-1Hoyt, Herman A. The End Times. Chicago, Illinois: Moody Press, 1969.
HB-ISA-2Pentecost, J. Dwight. Prophecy for Today. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1961.
HB-ISA-3Pentecost, J. Dwight. Things to Come. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1958.
HB-ISA-4Ryrie, Charles C. The Basis of the Premillennial Faith. Neptune, New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1953.
HB-ISA-5Sauer, Erich. From Eternity to Eternity. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1954.
HB-ISA-6Walvoord, John F. Armageddon, Oil and the Middle East Crisis. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1974
HB-ISA-7Walvoord, John F. The Millennial Kingdom. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1959.
HB-ISA-8Walvoord, John F. The Rapture Question. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1957.
HB-ISA-9Wood, Leon J. The Bible and Future Events. Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan Publishing House, 1973.

Notes: The following footnotes being used for the entire Bible Study. There are many books you can consider going to read or buy books by the same author, or even the same publisher if necessary.

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Reference Code: It is NYAW’s internal program reference code for research, and cross reference of book review purpose.

  1. A self-study guide. ↩︎
  2. A fine, inexpensive survey. ↩︎
  3. Highly recommended. ↩︎