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Introduction to the Books of the Prophets
The remaining books of the Old Testament

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are often called the prophetic books.

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Each book is about the words and works of
God's prophets.

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During the years when kings ruled the two
divided kingdoms of Israel in the north

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and Judah in the south, God spoke through
prophets.

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The background and events of these
prophetic books fit into the time periods

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of the preceding historical books.

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The prophets functioned as the conscience
of the kings and the people, calling them

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to turn from their wicked ways and to obey
and trust in God.

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Introduction to the Book of Isaiah Isaiah,
the most eloquent of the prophets,

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analyzed the failures of all the nations
around him and pointed to a future Messiah

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who would bring shalom, or peace.

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There is more written about the Messiah in
Isaiah than in any other prophetic book.

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Isaiah was probably living south in
Jerusalem during the stormy period of the

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Assyrian Empire's expansion.

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which brought about the destruction of the
northern kingdom of Israel in 722 BC.

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Isaiah warns the people of the southern
kingdom of Judah of God's impending

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judgment upon them because of their sins.

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Isaiah unveils the full dimensions of
God's judgment and salvation.

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The book moves toward a future time when
the Lord's kingdom will be on earth with

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its righteous ruler, the Messiah.

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Listen now as Isaiah, like Moses,
calls his people to repentance and faith

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in the holy, all-powerful God of Israel.