What did I learn from reading Isaiah?
First, although I did know Isaiah was a prophet, I really didn't know what he prophesized about. I thought it would basically be another rehash of everything I already read. And it was, sort of. I recognized the warnings to the people of Israel regarding issues covered in previous books of the Bible. I recognized the constant warnings about not following other gods (will we ever learn?). I recognized the history of the Israelites from other books of the Bible.
I didn't know Isaiah prophesied about Jesus.
When I read "The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel" (Isaiah 7:14) I was floored. I had heard there were places in the Bible that foretold the birth of Jesus, but I didn't know where they were. Then in Isaiah 53 it talks about Jesus' life and death. Mind blown. How did Isaiah know? The word had to have come from God. I am speechless.
Other parts of Isaiah reminded me again of another Steve Bell song.
Look at Isaiah 40:1 and read. "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God... Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand... Do you know, have you not heard..." I knew Steve Bell took his inspiration from Bible verses, but I never really thought about which verses. Here it was! One of my favorite songs and I now know where it originated.
God speaks to us in mysterious ways.
