Author: Pastor Kevin McGuire

In Isaiah 18 we find America in the Bible. I have heard for many years about America being in the bible. I have studied it over and over and have concluded Isaiah chapter 18 could be no other country but America. But first let’s look at the history of nations. It began with Abraham. Abraham Read more

The oracle concerning Egypt. These oracles have been warnings concerning these nations if you haven’t noticed. A burden if you will, Isaiah 19 and verse 1 reads. Isa.19:1] The burden of Egypt. Behold, the LORD rideth upon a swift cloud, and shall come into Egypt: and the idols of Egypt shall be moved at his Read more

This chapter will prophecy how Assyria is to conquer both Egypt and Ethiopia. We need to think about how the king of Assyria is a like for the antichrist at the end times. Isaiah 20 and verse 1 reads. Isa.20:1] In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent Read more

This would be the fifth burden, or oracle given in Isaiah. Isa.21 and verse 1 reads. Isa.21:1] The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land. A confusing verse no doubt. Speaking here of a desolate place in the Read more

This chapter is divided into two subjects, the first is the oracle concerning the valley of vision, verses 1-14. The second is the Judgement on Shebna, verses 15-25. Isa.22 and verse 1 reads. Isa.22:1] The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops? Let’s Read more

This chapter can be titled, The oracle concerning Tyre. Tyre was a small island that was controlled by the Kenites and was also a great shipping and commerce connection for the Mediterranean Sea. Tyrus, another name for Satan, gets his name from this place. Study Eze.28 or my works in Topical Teaching at thechristministries.org entitled Who is Read more

The apocalypse of Isaiah. Judgement upon the earth. Apocalypse simply means Revelation, the unveiling or to make known. This chapter is very eye opening and you might just see some of these prophecies have come to pass recently, let’s pay close attention. Isa.24 and verse 1 reads. Isa.24:1] Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, Read more

We continue with the Revelation of Isaiah, here we have The Song of Praise by the Redeemed. Isaiah 25 and verse 1 reads. Isa.25:1] O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. Sing this Read more

A hymn of praise. This chapter also looks ahead to the end times, as all prophecies do. Isaiah 26 and verse 1 reads. Isa.26:1] In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks. In that day is the Read more

The assurance of Israel’s deliverance. Isaiah 27 and verse 1 reads. Isa.27:1] In that day the LORD with his sore and great and strong sword shall punish leviathan the piercing serpent, even leviathan that crooked serpent; and he shall slay the dragon that is in the sea. In that day brings us to these end Read more

Chapter 28 will be divided into two studies, verses 1-13 The condemnation of Ephraim and verse 14-23 Jerusalem is warned. Isaiah 28 and verse 1 reads. Isa.28:1] Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of Read more

Today’s chapter is divided as such; verses 1-8 Ariel and her enemies. 9-16 the blindness of Israel. 17-24 the redemption of Israel. A really good chapter today, Isaiah 29 and verse 1 reads. Isa.29:1] Woe to Ariel, to Ariel, the city where David dwelt! add ye year to year; let them kill sacrifices. Woe, means Read more

Another woe chapter, this time for false teachers. Verses 1-14 the futility of relying on Egypt. Verses 15-26 an appeal to turn to the LORD for help. And verses 27-33 the destruction of Assyria for told. Isaiah 30 and verse 1 reads. Isa.30:1] Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but Read more

God, not Egypt, will defend Judah. Isaiah 31 and verse 1 reads. Isa.31:1] Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek Read more

A great study for us today, verses 1-8 is for the coming reign of the righteous King, Jesus Christ. In these first few verses we will have three blessings that turn what is upside down back to upside right, verses 1,3 and 5. Verses 9-20 are Women of Jerusalem be warned. Isaiah 32 and verse 1 Read more

Salvation for those who trust in God. Isaiah 33 and verse 1 reads. Isa.33:1] Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they Read more

The Lord’s wrath upon the nations. Isaiah 34 and verse 1 reads. Isa.34:1] Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it. Come and hear everyone, all peoples and tongues of the world. Isa.34:2] For Read more

Israel is restored to Zion. Isaiah 35 and verse 1 reads. Isa.35:1] The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as the rose. The change has happened and all have put off the flesh. Isa.35:2] It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and Read more

Sennacherib invades Judah. We are given a date in verse 1, 701 B.C. But I want you to think of the example given for the end times. Here we will find the king of Assyria is our example for Satan in the end times. Isaiah 36 and verse 1 reads. Isa.36:1] Now it came to Read more

This chapter will be divided into two sub titles. Verses 1-4, king Hezekiah asks Isaiah to pray for him. Verses 5-38, Judah is delivered from king Sennacherib. Now, this chapter, Isaiah 37 and 2 Kings 19 are verse for verse and word for word the same written by Isaiah. I won’t be going back and Read more

Today’s study will be called Hezekiah’s sickness and healing. Like chapter 37 lined up with 2Kings 19, chapter 38 will likewise line up with 2Kings 20:1-11. Perhaps not word for word, but close and with a little more information. With that Isaiah 38 and verse 1 reads. Isa.38:1] In those days was Hezekiah sick unto Read more

The Babylonian captivity foretold. Here in Isaiah 39, we pick it up in correlation with 2Kings 20:12. Where chapter 38 left off with 2K.20:11, we pick it up here in Isa.39 and we find that king Hezekiah’s pride will be Judah’s downfall. As the king goes, so go the people. Isa.39 and verse 1 reads. Read more

Today in Isaiah 40 we have verses 1-11 are Comfort through trust in the LORD. And 12-end is The majesty of the LORD. Isaiah 40 and verse 1 reads. Isa.40:1] Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.[2] Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her Read more

In today’s study we have verses 1-20 The final restoration of Israel. And verses 21-29 Apart from the LORD, there is no hope. Isaiah 41 and verse 1 reads. Isa.41:1] Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near Read more

Today in Isaiah 42:1-4 we are going to have The LORD’s Servant, which of course is Jesus Christ. From verses 5-16 the servant comes to glorify the LORD. And from verses 17-25 is Israel’s suffering is a result of sin. Isa.42 and verse 1 reads. Isa.42:1] Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in Read more

The LORD only is Redeemer. Jesus already being introduced in the Old Testament, we will see the LORD will call himself Savior. How can anyone deny the Trinity after this lesson? Isaiah 43 and verse 1 reads. Isa.43:1] But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Read more

In today’s study, verse 1-5 are; The Spirit of God to be on Israel. Verses 6-20 are; The folly of Idolatry. Verses 21-28 are; The LORD the Redeemer of Israel. Before we start, I think it is important to remind everyone that Jacob’s name was changed to Israel. Now, when you hear Jacob, it always Read more

In Isaiah 45 today verses 1-7 is a charge to Cyrus. This was written 137 years before he was born. He would read this when he was about 50-60 years old, that’s 200 years later. Think how he must have felt, that the LORD not only named him but gave him so much power and Read more

Our title for today’s study is, The power of the LORD and the weakness of idols. Isaiah 46 and verse 1 reads. Isa.46:1] Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast. He is saying here Read more

The title for today’s lesson is Judgement on Babylon. Keeping in perspective that prophecy is given for our admonition on who the ends of the world have come. (1Cor.10:11). Judah going into captivity for her sins, and for us today for the sin of worshipping the antichrist. Isaiah 47 and verse 1 reads. Isa.47:1] Come Read more

Israel’s unfaithfulness rebuked. Remember in today’s study, 1Cor.10:11] Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come. With that, Isaiah 48 and verse 1 reads. Isa.48:1] Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name Read more

The subjects for today’s study are, verses 1-7 Israel the LORD’s servant. I believe it should read; Jesus the LORD’s servant, as we will see in a minute. Verses 8-26 Israel will be restored to Zion. Isaiah 49 and verse 1 reads. Isa.49:1] Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The Read more

Today’s lesson is titled The Suffering of the Lord’s Servant. Isaiah 50 and verse 1 reads. Isa.50:1] Thus saith the LORD, Where is the bill of your mother’s divorcement, whom I have put away? or which of my creditors is it to whom I have sold you? Behold, for your iniquities have ye sold yourselves, Read more

Today in chapter 51 verses 1-11 is The faithful are called to courage. And verses 12-23 are The faithful are comforted. Isaiah 51 and verse 1 reads. Isa.51:1] Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the Read more