Isaiah the Evangelist of the Old Testament

This 1981 series, Isaiah the Evangelist of the Old Testament, brings to life the depth and power of Isaiah’s prophecy. Often called the “gospel of the Old Testament,” Isaiah’s message weaves together themes of judgment, comfort, and salvation in ways that point directly to the work of God in Christ. Across these classes, the prophet’s words are shown to be as relevant today as they were in ancient Israel, calling hearers to a God-centered life and offering the assurance of redemption and hope.

The God Framework

The opening lecture explores how Isaiah confronted a society that had lost its sense of God. Though the people maintained religious rituals, their lives were detached from true devotion. Isaiah’s call to “wash you, make you clean” becomes a timeless reminder that knowledge of God is not mere information but a way of life marked by compassion, mercy, and integrity. The class highlights the need for a vision of God’s glory that transforms every part of daily living.

The Apple of God’s Eye

The second lecture focuses on God’s special relationship with Israel. Though nations rose in arrogance against her, Isaiah shows that those who touched Israel touched the apple of God’s eye. The prophet’s message highlights both God’s discipline and His abiding love, pointing to His purpose to preserve a faithful remnant. For modern listeners, the lesson is one of humility and prayer, recognizing that Israel’s ultimate hope—like ours—lies in spiritual renewal through God’s salvation.

Behold My Servant

This class turns to Isaiah’s servant songs, which reveal the character and mission of the Messiah. The servant is gentle yet powerful, bringing justice, healing, and light to the nations. Jesus himself read from Isaiah in the synagogue and declared its words fulfilled in him. The lecture shows how Christ filled these prophecies full, embodying their meaning in his teaching and life, and how believers are called to reflect his spirit of mercy, humility, and truth.

The Suffering Servant

The fourth lecture leads into the heart of Isaiah’s prophecy—the sacrifice of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53. With reverence, the speaker draws out the depth of God’s initiative in giving His only Son, comparing Abraham’s offering of Isaac as a window into God’s love. The message emphasizes that at the cross, Father and Son were united in purpose, and that our lives today are the measure of whether we have truly believed and internalized this sacrifice.

The Living Waters

This lecture connects Isaiah’s vision with the words and actions of Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles: “If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.” The imagery of living water flows through Isaiah’s message, symbolizing the refreshment and new life God gives through His servant. The call is for believers to find true satisfaction not in material pursuits, but in Christ, so that rivers of living water might flow out into the world through their lives.

The Glory to Come

The final lecture lifts the vision to the hope of the new Jerusalem. Just as Isaiah proclaimed comfort and future joy, so the gospel assures believers of their place in God’s kingdom. The class challenges listeners to live in freedom and assurance, not in fear, carrying both the dying and the living of Christ within them. With eyes fixed on the promised glory, Isaiah’s words inspire confidence that God’s purpose will be fulfilled and His people will see Him face to face.

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