This week, we begin reading the Book of Isaiah. As you embed the Word of God on your heart, be watching for five important themes in Isaiah: remnant, the sovereignty of God, servant, Holy One of Israel, and Messiah.
Remnant – the promise that when exile comes, God will lead those who have lived in covenant faithfulness to Him back to their home.
The sovereignty of God – God is the creator of nations and has the right to rule and control those nations. God had the power to send His people into exile and the power to deliver them from exile.
Servant – describes someone who dedicates themselves to faithfully doing God’s work in the world despite obstacles and challenges. The servant could be an individual, the nation of Israel as a whole, or refer to the Messiah.
Holy One of Israel – used twenty five times in the Book of Isaiah to describe God. God’s character is holy and God acts in holiness to judge sin, punish nations, and call His people back to covenant faithfulness.
Messiah – God’s anointed one who would redeem God’s people and accomplish God’s purpose. The Messiah would one day rule but would first suffer.
| Date | Reading |
| April 6 | Esther 9-10 |
| April 7 | Isaiah 1 |
| April 8 | Isaiah 2 |
| April 9 | Isaiah 3-4 |
| April 10 | Isaiah 5 |
| April 11 | Isaiah 6 |
| April 12 | Isaiah 7-8 |
| April 13 | Isaiah 9:1-7 |