The spirit of the lord god is upon me, because the lord has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. Isaiahs prophecy in the book of isaiah chapter 61 verses 1 and 2, the prophet recites this prophecy about the good news messenger and the message that he would bring. Watchtower isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume i. He opens this section by sounding a note of utter desolation. Isaiah paints a glorious word picture of new heavens and a new earth wherein a king will reign for righteousness itself and princes will rule for justice. Isaiahs prophecy was given and fulfilled for a purpose. Watchtower bible and tract society of new york 83176983, book. Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume i published by the watch tower bible and tract society 2000. In the sixth chapter of his prophecy, which is a record of his call and commission as a prophet, we find this man has the same sort of notion.
Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume ii large. Historically, isaiah disappears from view after delivering the great prophecy of the babylonian servitude 2 kings 20. Christopher columbus book of prophecies introduction. All animals will live at peace with man and one another, and the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the lord isaiah 11. In another, he identifies babylon as the world and its wicked inhabitants that god destroys in his day of judgment isaiah. He speaks for yahweh, charging israel with being rebellious. There is no reason that this same reasoning could not be applied to jerusalem. Enter part of the title to see matching publications. The message and themes of isaiah introduction isaiah is the book of the old testament where the theological import of the other works delivered to the jewish nationwhether history, wisdom, prophecy, law, or poetryare brought together into a unified whole and explained. Worldwide security under the prince of peace 16 copies, 1.
Did you know that most of isaiahs temple prophecies are also addressed to gods own laodicean church in the end time. All biblical quotations in this article are from the king james version unless stated otherwise. In the pages below we are going to discuss this passage isaiah 7. He also affirmed that it was necessary that all things be fulfilled that were prophesied by himself and by the prophets. In support of this, i offer the gospel text, matthew 24. The lord will resettle israel in their land isaiah 14. Isaiahs name in hebrew, yeshayahu means the lord yahweh saves. The deaf shall hear, the blind shall see, and jacobs descendants will hallow the lords name isaiah 29. It is fitting, then, that the message of isaiah is the. If we walk in the light as he is in the light we have fellowship with one another and the blood of jesus christ his son cleanses us from all sin 1john 1. And not only the peoples, yet even their rulers who, according to isaiahs prophecy, would come to the light of the holy house. Isaiah lived about 700 years before the birth of jesus christ. Audio books and signlanguage videos are also available in many languages. The following website postings, many of which encapsulate subjects already discussed, reiterate how isaiahs prophetic message relates to the geopolitical configuration of our present world and how becoming familiar with it prepares us to participate in the events isaiah predicts.
Choose a language from the language box, and click search to see the publications and formats available in that language. These are the men who demand total loyalty and unquestioned acceptance by every jehovahs witness jw. Prophecies of consolation chapters 4066 previous isaiah lessons list next holy and eternal lord, nations from across the earth have come to be gathered into one family that is your church. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. Refers to the holy seed, which in light of isaiahs focus in the shoot out of jesses stump in 11. In one place, isaiah may predict a new exodus of gods people out of babylon isaiah 48. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. Isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind i book see also watch tower publications availability. Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind ii 18 copies. Isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind ii book see also watch tower publications congregation book study.
Study the bible by topic with the help of these downloadable books and brochures. Students of gods word must remember that the prophecy of isaiah and specifically the great scroll of isaiah isaiah isaiah. The watchtower, july 15, 20 with the watchtower wt magazineof july 15, 20, thegoverning body of jehovahs witnesses gb introduced changes to their teachings. Through the context of isaiahs prophecy, we understand that the us is jewish people, gentiles and redeemed people. Explanation of the book of isaiah in light of contemporary times 15 united in worship of the only true god lc. Isaiah had a prophecy for the end time that was twofold. Behold my servant a messianic study of the book of isaiah. Isaiah was not unlike the ilk of mankind in this respect. The desperation 16a the people which sat in darknessalthough many in capernaum were. He delivered his message to the temple priests and to the people of israel. Buy isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume ii large print edition by none found isbn. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The baby will be called immanuel, which means god with us as matthew points out. Watchtower bible and tract society of new york book. By implanting in their hearts, the principles of his word, the holy spirit develops in men the attributes of god. Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume ii large print. Isaiahs prophecy of a light to the world isaiah says. This is the light that shines in human darkness everywhere. But there are indications within the prophecy that there is more going on than simply a sign to isaiah s generation through a usual birth. Comprehensive concordance of the new world translation of the holy 17 copies. It is the church whose children shall come to it with all speed after the resurrection, running to it from all quarters. The book of isaiah outstandingly magnifies jehovah as the holy one of israel, applying this expression to him a total of.
Isaiah 24 1 1052014 chapter 1 sets the stage for isaiahs prophecy. Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind ii an ancient prophet with a modern message isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind i see more. Isaiah wrote that a son would be given to us 1 and be called immanuel, which means god is with us. It is interesting to note that the glory of god isaiah proclaims in his prophecy and the glory of the lord will be revealed, and all mankind together will see it is replaced by the emphasis on. An old testament prophet named isaiah foretold many things about the saviors life and second coming. The examination of isaiahs prophecy is divided into 6 sections. Isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind ii jwpub 2 mb. An explanation of bible prophecy found in the book of isaiah. The laodiceans rebellion revolves around gods government. Linking ideas establish definitions of terms and entire scenarios. Certainly the baby born in isaiahs day was not literally god with. Watchtower isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume i 2000 free ebook download as pdf file. Isaiah was best known as the hebrew prophet who predicted the coming of jesus christ to salvage mankind from sin.
Virgin shall conceive and bear a son named immanuel. Just ask any member, or approach any kingdom hall, or on the inet at. Jesus said i am the light of the world all about jesus. Certainly the baby born in isaiah s day was not literally god with. He was a prophet of god in judah and prophesied from 739681bc under the reign of four of its kingsuzziah, jotham, ahaz, and hezekiah 1. Refers to the holy seed, which in light of isaiah s focus in the shoot out of jesse s stump in 11. Jul 14, 2018 after all, this was to be a sign to isaiah s generation. That is the illumination he must bring to all mankind. Revelation 18 clearly foretells the time when the glory of gods character shall be revealed through his people as the final message to humanity. Who was isaiah, and why can we say that his prophecy, recorded almost three millenniums ago, provides light for all mankind today. But there are indications within the prophecy that there is more going on than simply a sign to isaiahs generation through a usual birth. It probably has a shortterm and longterm fulfillment. If the seventy years of tyre was not a literal 70 years, then the 70 years for jerusalem does not need to be taken literally. The purpose 16 the people which sat in darkness saw great light.
The church rejoices, receiving the light that never goes down and clothed with the brightness of the word as with a robe. Buy isaiah s prophecy light for all mankind volume ii large print edition by none found isbn. A very good 415 page pocket size booklet, titled isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind parts one and twois available from any branch office of the watchtower society jehovahs witnesses. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. After all, this was to be a sign to isaiahs generation. In the light of the fuller revelation of god, we can see this most clearly in the new testament. Watchtower books publications of jehovahs witnesses. Isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind i book watchtower. Isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind i book watch tower publications index 19862020. Isaiahs prophecy of the messiah the righter report. Isaiahs prophecy light for all mankind volume ii unknown binding january 1, 2001 5. Sep 26, 2018 isaiahs name in hebrew, yeshayahu means the lord yahweh saves. Regarding isaiahs prophecies of a peaceful paradise earth, with peace between the faunal natural enemies, the books isaiahs prophecylight for all mankind i and ii from 2000 and 2001 respectively offer some good commentary.