- A. By writing the oracle and by naming his son as a sign, Isaiah prophesied that Assyria’s invasion would be swift and complete (1-4).
1. God instructed the prophet to write in a public place the description of the swift plunder that was coming (1).
2. The prophet had a son and named him for the oracle of the swift plunder that was coming shortly on the land (2-4). - B. The prophet announced that because the people had defected in their allegiance, God was about to bring the Assyrian army to judge the land (5-8).
1. The people had rejected the peace of Jerusalem for military alliances outside the land (5-6).
2. God was about to bring the Assyrians to exile the northern kingdom and cover the land of Judah (7-8). - C. By challenging the invading army to do all they might, the prophet affirms the triumph of Judah because God is with them (9,10).
1. He challenges Assyria to invade and fight (9).
2. It will not work because God is with them (10).
- A. The prophet warns the people that if they do not fear the LORD they will be lost (11-15).
1. The prophet himself was warned not to panic like the people were doing (11-12).
2. The prophet learned and proclaimed that the LORD was to be feared and sought for security (13-14a).
3. The prophet warned that those who refused would be quickly destroyed in the invasion (14b). - B. The prophet demonstrated by his faith and affirmed by the signs that security was in the LORD alone (16-18).
1. He had his words sealed and testified to among his disciples (16).
2. He affirmed that he was waiting in faith on the LORD who was his security (17).
3. He and his children were signs (18).
- A. It is foolish to consult the dead for advice when the only hope is in the living God (19).
- B. It is necessary to test the spirits to know who is telling the truth (20).
- C. Those who turn aside to idolatry and spiritism will be lost in utter despair and devastation (21-22).