Author Archives: Joseph Malekani

Isaiah 65 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. See, the LORD is going to lay waste the earth and devastate it. Isaiah Chapter 24 verse 1. See, I will create new heavens and a new earth. Verse 17a. Then follows the restoration of theContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 65 Commentary”

Isaiah 64 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com We’ve sinned and kept at it for so long! Is there any hope for us? Who wouldn’t have the same conclusion? Even our best efforts are filthy through and through. Isaiah continues the prayer he began in chapter 63. Indeed, the question remains: Is there any hope for us? “For toContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 64 Commentary”

Isaiah 63 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com In chapter 59 verse 16, the LORD was appalled that there was no one to intervene. Consequently, His arm achieved salvation for the oppressed, and His righteousness sustained them. In this chapter and having started the rescue mission, the LORD is appalled that there is no one to help, so HisContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 63 Commentary”

Isaiah 62 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com “For Zion’s sake, I will not keep silent.” Verse 1. Who is speaking? The prophet? No. We would guess it is the same voice as in yesterday’s chapter. It appears chapter 62 is a continuation of chapter 61. “The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me because the Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news toContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 62 Commentary”

Isaiah 61 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 hisContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 61 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 is aware of theContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 60 Commentary”

Isaiah 59 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com It is interesting to see how Isaiah addresses himself to you, to them, and finally to us. It is about your iniquities; their evil deeds; and us looking for justice but finding none. The passage’s ‘we’ and ‘us’ may refer to the remnant. The ‘you’ and ‘your’ may refer to youContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 59 Commentary”

Isaiah 58 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com The Book of Isaiah isn’t all about visions. We also have straight teaching 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. AndContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 58 Commentary”

Isaiah 57 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 talkingContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 57 Commentary”

Isaiah 56 Commentary http://www.lovingscripture.com 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 giveContinueContinue reading “Isaiah 56 Commentary”