We continue our review of the book of Isaiah with a recap about prophets and an exploration into the second half of this book. King Hezekiah and the Assyrian invasion provides the background to this awesome section of scripture, from Isaiah 40 to 66 including the famous servant songs and how they apply to Jesus.
Paul and Dan continue a mini-series on the Prophets with an introduction to the first half of the book of Isaiah. They cover the historical background to the book and look at some examples of his message to Judah and the surrounding nations. They aim to demystify Isaiah's complex narrative and encourage listeners to dive into the text themselves.
The connection between the Bible and history is complicated. Should the Bible be treated as objective, literal history or should we see it as all myths? Is it possible to find the truth somewhere between those two extremes? Dan and Paul explore these questions by using one of the ancient kings of Judah, Hezekiah, as a case study.
Picture the scene; a swiftly approaching foreign army that threatens to destroy everything in its path. You’re in an overcrowded city that provides little protection and shelter. What do you do?