The Divided Kingdom
- When
- c. 740–680 BC, with prophecies of exile and return
- Written by
- Isaiah
- Chapters
- 66
The big idea
The Holy One of Israel judges sin but promises a child who is God with us, a suffering servant who bears our sins, and a new heaven and new earth.
Themes
- The holiness of God
- The suffering servant
- The coming Messiah
- Comfort and new creation
Memory verse
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
Key passages
- 6Isaiah’s call
- 7:14A virgin shall conceive
- 9:6–7Unto us a Child is born
- 40Comfort, yes, comfort My people
- 52:13–53:12The suffering servant
Links to other Scripture
- Matthew 1:23Emmanuel
- Luke 4:16–21The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
- Acts 8:30–35Philip and the eunuch
- John 12:37–41Isaiah saw his glory
Read the text
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Notes from
Chapters
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Journal prompts
Keep a journal or notebook for your study. Write your answers there, in your own words.
- Where do you see Christ in this book?
- Isaiah saw the Lord high and lifted up and said, “Woe is me.” What happens in you when you picture his holiness?
- Read Isaiah 53 slowly. What does it say about what was borne for you?
- Isaiah says, “Comfort ye my people.” What comfort do you need to hear today?
- In one sentence, this book is about…