Isaiah - Background A look at the historic context of the prophecy of Isaiah. In addition this paper considers the contentious issue of whether there were multiple Isaiah's or just one. I take the position that there was just one.
Literary Style of Isaiah An extremely detailed and slightly technical look at the literary style of Isaiah. Specifically looking to see if the similarities between the first and second half of Isaiah forms a case for either the separation or joining of the two pieces.
Isa 2 - That Day A look at the expression In That Day which is discussed in depth in the second chapter of Isaiah.
Isaiah 3 - Sin's Consequences for Judah - A look at Isaiah 3, contrasting it to Isaiah 2 and attempting to show that it was an immediate threat to Judah.
Isa 4–The Branch A look at the expression 'the Branch of the Lord' as used in Isaiah 4:2 and questioning if it really is a reference to the Lord's first coming as many commentators believe.
Isa 5:The Vineyard A look at the Song of the Vineyard in Isaiah 5 comparing and contrasting it to the parable of the vineyard (or parable of the tenants) as found in each of the synoptic Gospels.
Isaiah 7 - When did it happen? A look at the interpretation of Isaiah 7 including a deep look at the interpretation of Isaiah 7:14 the 'virgin with child'.
Isaiah 9:6-7 A look at those common Christmas verses discussing the baby to be born and the son to be given arguing that very careful thought is required to actually get the true meaning from the verses.
Isa 11 - The Rod A look at the first five verses of Isaiah 11 - looking at the Rod from the Stem of Jesse and arguing that this prophecy is of dual fulfillment.
Isa 11 - Creation restored in the millenium A look at the famous passage of the wolf lying down with the lamb and arguing that this prophecy will have a literal fulfillment in the future.
Isa 14 - The Morning Star A look at the morning star (or day star) of Isaiah 14 asking if this really is Lucifer (Satan) or the king of Babylon.
Isaiah 18:3-6 A look at Isaiah 18:3-6 which discusses how God acts in the present age and how the present age will end.
Isa 22 - Valley of Vision A look at Isa 22 the Valley of Vision; the attack upon Jerusalem by Sennacherib during the reign of Hezekiah.
Isa 23: The Destruction of Tyre A look at the fulfillment and timing of the destruction of Tyre.
Isa 26: Lord Jehovah A look at Lord Jehovah (Jah Jehovah) from Is 12:2 and 26:4 asking if it is a scribal error or deliberate title of God.
Leviathan and The Vine A look at the strange reference to 'Leviathan' in Isaiah 27
Isaiah 28 When was the chief cornerstone laid? How does that fit into the timing of the fulfillment of Isaiah 28? What is the meaning of the strange parable at the end?
Is 29: The Knowledge Gap A look at the effect that academia and ignorance had combined to produce within the Israelites of the time of Isaiah.
Is 32: The Women of Jerusalem A look at Isaiah 32 and particularly a examining the moral state of the women of Jerusalem.
Is 35: A Different Kind of Blessing A look at Isaiah 35 and the Lord's quotation of it in Matthew asking if it has yet been totally fulfilled.
Isaiah 36 The famous story of the slaughter of the Assyrians asking why God would kill people He had brought against Jerusalem.
Isaiah 38 - The Danger of Prayer A prayer of Hezekiah added over a decade to his life. This essay looks at that miracle but also questions how beneficial it was.
Isaiah 40-66 An overview of various web references to the second half of Isaiah focusing primarily up the debate regarding whether or not the book of Isaiah was written by a single person.
Isaiah 42-Introducing the Servant A look at the Servant theme of Isaiah as introduced in Isaiah 42
Isaiah 49-The Messiah Steps Forward A look at this glorious passage in which the Messiah steps forward to state His mission.
Isaiah 50 - The Messiah's Behavior This paper looks at Isaiah 50 and discusses how the Messiah is going to behave.
The Suffering Messiah Based upon Isaiah 53 a look at the suffering servant and an apologetic for how this passage predicted Christ.
Lord God of Hosts A look at this rare name of God which is heavily represented within the book of Isaiah.
Is 61: Restoration of Jerusalem A look at the restoration of Jerusalem asking when it will occur.