Potted Hope
by Peter J. LeithartWithered and defiled, Judah can still call on Yahweh - and call on Him as “Father.” Continue Reading »
A Place for Joy
by Peter J. LeithartGod rebuilds Jerusalem to make a place where He can rejoice. Continue Reading »
The Music of the Text
by Peter J. LeithartIsaiah ends a section with a beautifully constructed set of beatitudes and curses. Continue Reading »
Sacrifice for Sacrifice
by Peter J. LeithartThe Lord punishes false sacrifice with sacrifice. Continue Reading »
Speak, Hear, Do
by Peter J. LeithartYahweh speaks Israel into new life. But she must hear. Continue Reading »
42 Times: Isaiah and Servants
by Peter J. LeithartThe suffering of the Servant makes way for many servants. Continue Reading »
Reclaiming the mountains
by Peter J. LeithartYahweh’s mountains are occupied by idols, but Isaiah sees a reclamation coming. Continue Reading »
Impure Holiness
by Peter J. LeithartIsaiah describes a form of “Pharisaism” - the impure stake their claim to holiness. Continue Reading »
Ten Words
by Peter J. LeithartIsrael engages in ten-fold rebellion against the God who wrote Ten Words on stone. Continue Reading »
Our Father
by Peter J. LeithartIsaiah is the only Old Testament book where the Lord is addressed as “our Father.” Continue Reading »
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