Oracles In Isaiah Babylonian Crisis Assignment
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Running head: ORACLES IN ISAIAH RELATED TO THE BABYLONIAN CRISIS1Oracles in Isaiah Related to the Babylonian Crisis for Judah Name of the StudentName of the Institution
ORACLES IN ISAIAH RELATED TO THE BABYLONIAN CRISIS2Oracles in Isaiah Related to the Babylonian Crisis for Judah The message of prophet Isaiah in chapters 40-54 shows an argument on how God intends to restore the community of Judea whose members are still in exile in Babylon and others in Jerusalem city which is devastated (Rea, 2010). The city of Jerusalem fell into the hands of Babylon in 587 B.C. Its people complained to their God arguing that He had left them to suffer in exile.Upon the occurrence of these events, there was the need for changes in their ways of life and worship as well as their language due to indulgence with the Babylonian customs. Though Israel is suffering for a reason, there is, however, a message of hope as God prepares to rescue His people from exile by preparing his prophet who would set things in the right way. The restoration of Jerusalem is due to the word of God who does not change his word. Besides, Israel's sin will soon be forgotten, and a transformation of its people would make them a divine image on earth. The role of this paper is to discuss the challenges and circumstances in the book of Isaiah and that which addresses the Babylonian crisis for Judah.Israel faces the challenge of whether or not are ready for the restoration. The oracles start with Yahweh contending with his people by telling them that he alone is the sovereign God and that they can trust Him (Sweeney, 2010). He promises that he will strengthen them in their journey because no idol nor nation can be compared to him. The Lord calls for the people's attention to identify who is the true leader of the world and who is in control. On the other hand, Cyrus of Persia is introducing the world to reverence spirit as well as liberating the exiles of Godwho are still captives in Babylon. Israel is aware that their God cannot be accessed through the idols.
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