Preparing for Deliverance
Praise Him in Advance
In Isaiah 1-12 we see the theme of judgement followed by hope, a pattern which will be continued in more detail throughout the book of Isaiah. Isaiah first accuses Israel’s leaders of covenant rebellion, idolatry, and injustice. Then he says that God will judge Israel and purify them of unrighteousness. Then he says that the judgment will be so harsh that it will leave them desolate and forced into exile. And finally a holy remnant fully committed to the Lord will return and rebuild a new Jerusalem.
So far we have covered (Isaiah 1-11):
Isaiah 1-5 (Part A) spoke mostly to God’s coming judgement of Judah.
Isaiah 6 (Part B) is where we read about the commissioning of Isaiah as prophet of Israel.
Isaiah 7-11 (Part C) tells of the coming Messiah. Here in Isaiah 12 we will read this final chapter of Part C, which is a song of praise for what God will do when Israel meets her King and acknowledges him at his second coming when he establishes his kingdom.