Isaiah prophesy on Jerusalem restoration
- Summarize the passage, including identifying the main characters and the central storyline of the journey.
The passage is found in the 44th chapter of the book of Isaiah. In this passage, the Lord is revealing to the prophet, his sovereignty, and restoration for Jerusalem. The central storyline in this passage is to talk about the compelling nature of God, his mercy as he restores the city, and the need to worship him who made all creation. Isaiah was the great prophet of his time; he was saddened about the state of Israel’s ungodliness and tendency to worship other gods, and so in him was the responsibility of delivering God’s message to the people. The main characters include God and the people of Israel.
- Explain how this passage fits in the developing storyline of the whole Bible.
Isaiah’s message to the people of Israel has so much to do with developing a good storyline of the Bible. Throughout history, Israel is filled up with individuals going against God’s will. Indeed many prophets have warned against their idolatry, but they remained adamant nevertheless. Isaiah 44 gives an analogy of the worthless nature of idols and their inability to help when the problem arises. The bible notes (verse). The Bible is also filled up with God’s sovereignty and his redeeming nature for people to come back to him despite their sinful nature. The Bible indicates (verse). Thus this passage fits the storyline of the Bible.
- What does this passage communicate about God?
This passage communicates that indeed God is omnipotent (44:24), and none can be compared to him. Indeed it also tells us that God is a merciful one who wants the best for his children no matter how much they have wronged him. The bible notes (Isaiah 44:3) ***. Lastly, the passage illustrates that God is Lord, in its authoritative nature, and is also God in its divine nature (44:6).
- What does this passage communicate about humanity?
This passage illustrates a lot about the kind of choices humanity makes. Indeed it is apparent that we as humanity is inclined at doing sin, thus prevent God from working out his purpose in us. Kindness should not take itself to another level, and because everything they think they know is merefolosihness to God.
- Does this passage provide any ethical guidance, and if so, what?
Finally, this passage provides critical guidance for believers because it illustrates and, uniquely, gives a ray of hope to Christian not to give up. It also guides us that the merciful nature of God is suffiencnet. Lately. The passage guides us to maintain the dignity of God, teaching a moral responsibility in every Christian to do the will of God because through that, he can restore us in the right place.
Work cited
The Holy Bible. New international version. Illinois: Tyndale House, 2010. Print.