Old Testament

Isaiah

Author Isaiah son of Amoz

Date Written ~740–680 BC

Chapters 66

Theme Judgment, comfort, and the coming Messiah

Summary

Isaiah is the most quoted Old Testament book in the New Testament, containing sweeping prophecies of judgment against Judah and the nations alongside promises of a coming Servant-King who will bring salvation. Its vision spans from immediate Assyrian crisis to the ultimate new heavens and new earth.

Outline

Prophecies of Judgment (1–12)
Oracles Against the Nations (13–23)
The Isaiah Apocalypse (24–27)
Woes and Blessings (28–35)
Historical Interlude: Hezekiah (36–39)
The Servant Songs and Comfort (40–55)
Future Glory and the New Creation (56–66)

Key Verses

Isaiah 6:3

"Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory."

Isaiah 9:6

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders."

Isaiah 53:5

"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."

Christ in Isaiah

The Suffering Servant (52:13–53:12); the virgin birth (7:14); the Prince of Peace (9:6); the anointed Preacher (61:1)

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