Biblical eLearning ([ Ссылка ]) presents (audio is also available on Spotify [ Ссылка ]):
Dr. John Oswalt (Ph.D. Brandies University) on the book of Isaiah. This series was first made available by the Francis Asbury Society ([ Ссылка ]).
Dr. Oswalt has been the distinguished professor of Old Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary for many years. Dr. Oswalt was president of Asbury College from 1983 to 1986.
He is the author of 11 books, most notable of which is the two-volume commentary on the book of Isaiah in the New International Commentary of the Old Testament. His most recent book is The Holy One of Israel: Studies in the Book of Isaiah, released in 2014. He has also written numerous articles that have appeared in Bible encyclopedias, scholarly journals and popular religious periodicals. He has served as a part-time pastor in congregations in New England and Kentucky, and is a frequent speaker in conferences, camps and local churches. The audio, full text in English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, and others are freely available at [ Ссылка ].
Timed Outline:
00:00 Opening Prayer
2:05 Isaiah 49-55 Grace Means of Servanthood; Servant makes it possible for our sin to be forgiven
3:55 Isaiah 54.1-2, 55.1 You have been delivered, anticipation (49-52.12] revelation of Servant [52.12-53.12 invitation [54-55]
6:15 Isaiah 54.1-10 What is God promising, fruitfulness versus barrenness
7:45 What were exiles afraid of? Being eliminated, contra Abrahamic promise
9:05 Isaiah 54.4 – shamed when what you have trusted fails you, God says no shame
10:45 Isaiah 54.5 5 terms for God – don't be afraid
18:40 Isaiah 54.7-8 God's anger-temporary but his love is who he is; God gets angry but He is love
21:55 Compassion (rhm) tenderness, pity, favor, God cares deeply
24:35 Isaiah 54.10 hesed & compassion, covenant of peace [wholeness] reconciliation
30:20 Isaiah 54.11-17 Precious jewels. How precious we are to God,
38:35 Isaiah 54.17 their righteousness is from me [deliverance to a new way of living]
42:30 Isaiah 55.1-2 Invites to rich foods, basics of life (wine/bread)
44:40 Isaiah 55.3 Everlasting covenant, cf. covenant with David,
46:10 Isaiah 55.4-5 David's function = witness, leaders leading nation shared with them his glory
52:10 Isaiah 55.6 while he may be found – moment don't miss it
56:20 Isaiah 55.8 My thoughts are not your thoughts, God's favor, grace
1:01:00 Isaiah 55.10-13 As rain comes down, God's word – Unbroken, my word will accomplish its purpose, our redeemed lives a sign that He is God
Dr. Oswalt's teaching in audio format is now available on Spotify Podcasting playlist [Biblical eLearning - Ted Hildebrandt]: [ Ссылка ]
