These verses continue the theme in the earlier verses, which speak of Israel’s sin. But tucked inside is also a call for them to hope in God and turn back to him.

This is our second study in our new series, the Gospel according to Isaiah. Last week, we learnt about the context of Isaiah and also had an overview of the themes in this book. Today, we’ll delve a bit deeper into the first chapter. As we study it, it will do us well to remember that this is God’s Word. It is addressed to Judah at a specific time, but we share many of the struggles they experienced. In this passage, we will see how God detests false worship. He desires his people to cease evil and do good.

Many of us know Isaiah from famous passages such as Isaiah 9 and 53, but are not familiar with what comes before, between, and after. In this first study of our series The Gospel According to Isaiah, we see a bird’s eye view of the 66 chapters of the Book of Isaiah.