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We will specifically look at the restoration of the Promised Land and the assurance of salvation for both the Jews and the believing Gentiles as we study Isaiah 52-56. In these chapters, we will see a very dramatic picture painted of the restored Middle East, in particular the Holy Land, and we will see our promised salvation through Christ spelled out very clearly.

After you have read through Isaiah Chapters 52-56, consider the following:

1. In Isaiah 52:3, what does God specifically tell His chosen people?
2. In Isaiah 52:7, what does God say regarding those who bring the Good News of Salvation?
3. Compare Isaiah 52:8-10 with Matthew 24:26-27. What do these verses tell us about Christ’s second coming?
4. In Isaiah 52:13-15, whom are these verses written about?
5. Why do you suppose the Jews do not allow Isaiah Chapter 53 to be read in the synagogue?
6. Read Isaiah Chapter 53 and note each use of the word "we", "our", and "us". Who do you suppose Isaiah was originally writing too? Thus, who would the "we", "our", and "us" refer to back then?
7. In Isaiah 54:5 and verse 8, who is the Redeemer of Israel?
8. What does Isaiah 54:10 tell us about the security of the believer?
9. Can you see any similarities between Isaiah 54:11-12 and Revelation 21:2-14? List a few here.
10. In Isaiah 54:17, we read God’s words: "This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and this is their vindication from me." What is this heritage (referenced in the earlier verses), and how will he vindicate both the Jews and us?
11. Read Isaiah 55:1, John 4:14 and John 7:37. What are these verses referring to? Are they talking about water, or something else?
12. Read Isaiah 55:6-7. Is repentance mentioned in these verses? Is it fair to say that Isa. 55:1 is an invitation, and that these verses are a call to repent and be saved?
13. How does Isaiah 55:8 describe how God is different from us?
14. In Isaiah 55:11, what does God say regarding His word? Are the writings contained within the Bible, "His word"? If so, then what does Isa. 55:11 tell us about the power of the Bible?
15. Read Isaiah 56. Does it indicate whether others beside the Lord’s chosen people, the Jews, can receive salvation? List some of the verses that in fact assure us that, yes, salvation is available to both the Jew and the Gentile.

Once again, we see an awesome picture of a sovereign God who loves us in spite of ourselves. We see a God who sent his one and only son, Jesus, to die for us so that we may be justified and united eternally with Him, our creator and Lord. What a beautiful picture is painted here of the Millennial Reign, and the restoration of peace and safety to those who follow God, especially His chosen people the Jews.

We also see the power of God’s love for us, and we sense the peace that comes from assurance of an eternal salvation. I especially remind all of us to never underestimate the power of God’s word. Simply reading His Holy Word each day will move mountains; and in witnessing to others, we need no other words than those that we can read or quote from God’s Word.

Have a great week everyone! I hope that you are enjoying this study of Isaiah as much as I am.

Yours in Christ,

Wes

[2003]