Isaías 1

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MacDonald writes that… The whole universe is summoned to attend a trial with God as the Judge, and with Judah and Jerusalem as defendants. The indictment charges the people with being intractible sons who have rebelled against God and fail to show the natural gratitude and devotion that could be expected of a domestic animal! (MacDonald, W & Farstad, A. Believer's Bible Commentary: Thomas Nelson) Gingrich introduces this section noting that… Chapter one presents Isaiah’s introductory prophecy… It contains all of the major themes elaborated in the remainder of the book: (1) a denunciation of sins; (2) a warning of judgment; (3) a call to repentance; and (4) a promise of ultimate restoration and blessing. (Gingrich, R. E. The Book of Isaiah. Memphis, TN.: Riverside Printing) Ewald called this first chapter "the great Arraignment"; and that certainly is an apt description. Peter Grainger introduces his message on Isaiah 1 this way… The scene is a courtroom. The universe is called to attend, the Judge is the Lord, and His people are in the dock. The charges are very serious, a deadly cocktail of outright rebellion and outward religion. (Morgan, R. J.. Nelson's Annual Peacher's Sourcebook : 2004 Edition. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishers) For the LORD speaks: Isa 16:14, Jer 10:1, Jer 13:15; Amos 3:1; Mic 3:8; Acts 4:20 Isaiah 1 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries JEHOVAH LAYS OUT THE CHARGES The psalmist gives us wise words… Let all the earth fear the LORD. Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of Him. (Why?) For He spoke, and it was done. He commanded, and it stood fast (He 11:3-note). (Ps 33:8,9)