The Life and Times of Isaiah: Children of God in Name Only

 

Jewish History (in 500 year blocks)

• 2000 B.C. - The Calling of Abraham
• 1500 B.C. - The Birth of Moses
• 1000 B.C. - The Reign of David
• 500 B.C. - The Return from Babylon
• 0 B.C. - The Birth of the Jewish Messiah/King

The History of the Jewish Kingdom (in 100 year blocks)

• 1000 B.C. - United Kingdom
• 900 B.C. - Divided Kingdom
• 800 B.C. - Northern Kingdom Embraces Idolatry
• 700 B.C. - Northern Kingdom Falls to Assyria
• 600 B.C. - Southern Kingdom Falls to Babylon
• 500 B.C. - Babylonian Captives Return to Jerusalem
• 400 B.C. - City of Jerusalem is Rebuilt
• 300 B.C. - Final Old Testament Prophet Speaks
• 200 B.C. - Maccabean Revolt and the Advent of Hanukah
• 100 B.C. - Roman Dominance
• 0 B.C. - Birth of the Jewish Messiah/King

Isaiah's ministry occurred around 700 B.C. as the Northern Kingdom fell to the Assyrians and as the Southern Kingdom moved closer to Babylonian Captivity

I.       The Revolt against God

II.      The Heavy Hand of God

III.    The Dangers of External, Heartless Religious Expression

IV.    The Offer of Forgiveness of Sins

V.      The Offer of Complete Restoration