Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Isaiah 61 Commentary Back in the days of the Judges, the Spirit of the LORD would come upon an individual, and they would rise up and save Israel. Samson is one individual who would single-handedly save Israel under the power of the Spirit of the LORD. Is Isaiah following the same script in his statementContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 61 Commentary”

Isaiah 60 Commentary There aren’t many visions as complicated as Isaiah’s visions. In verse 1, the prophet announces the breaking news with a live, happening-right-now feel to it. In the last verse of the chapter, the good news isn’t at all current. At an appropriate time, the LORD will do it.Of course, the author isContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 60 Commentary”

Isaiah 59 Commentary It is interesting to see how the LORD addresses Himself to you, to them, and finally to us. It is about your iniquities. Their iniquities, or our iniquities. Whose iniquities? Then the author runs his own commentary as he delivers the word of the LORD. “For our transgressions are multiplied before You.”ContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 59 Commentary”

Isaiah 58 Commentary The Book of Isaiah isn’t all about visions. We also have straight teachings delivered directly to the remnant. How useful this sermon would be today! And it’s a hot one! To the ‘right-living’ lovers, those with ambitions to have God on their side: Your worship means nothing before the LORD. And here’sContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 58 Commentary”

Isaiah 57 Commentary Verses 1 and 2 are strange. All along, the Scripture has presented death as the ultimate punishment for evil. It is the very opposite of the blessing of increase that the LORD bestowed on mankind. It plays on the essence of life itself. But here we are with the LORD talking aboutContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 57 Commentary”

Isaiah 56 Commentary Salvation is at hand. The mention of the Sabbath reminds us of the rest that the LORD has always wished for His people. We saw it in the many Sabbaths that we read about in the Torah. We saw it in the LORD’s promise to settle Israel in Canaan and give JacobContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 56 Commentary”

Isaiah 55 Commentary The work of the Servant is described in Chapter 53. It is celebrated or advertised in Chapter 54. Now Chapter 55 invites the nations to come and enjoy the work of the Servant. The invitation is for the thirsty, the hungry, the haves and the have-nots; it is for everyone. The termContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 55 Commentary”

Isaiah 54 Commentary What a sequel to a very important piece of news! The story of the Servant who gladly offers Himself as a sin offering is sobering! No mortal reads Chapter 53 without reflecting on their own response to the generosity of the Creator God. And when one has responded to the call ofContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 54 Commentary”

Isaiah 53b Commentary He was taken from prison and from judgment. Verse 8. The first partition of Isaiah is nothing but a court session. The LORD presides over the court session. Judah, Israel, and then the other nations are all judged. They are guilty. They are sentenced. Of course, the entire world is brought toContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 53b Commentary”

Isaiah 53a Commentary The LORD will wash away the filth of the women of Zion. This would be the function of the Branch. Chapter 4. In response to King Ahaz’s fear of an imminent military attack on Jerusalem, the LORD speaks of Immanuel – God with Us. Chapter 7 Chapter 9 is even more beautiful!ContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 53a Commentary”