In our series, 50 Books of the Bible in 50 Weeks, we transition to the books of the prophets. The first of these books is the book of Isaiah, written by a man who is not just a prophet, but likely also a priest, evangelist, and perhaps even a statesman. He is called by God to prophesy in a dramatic way. And he ministers through the reign of four different kings.
Scriptures referenced include Amos 3:7; Genesis 20:7; Jude 14; 2 Peter 1:21; Deuteronomy 13; Deuteronomy 18:21–22; Jeremiah 28:8–9; Revelation 22:18–19; Jeremiah 23:13–14, 32; Ezekiel 13:17–23; 14:4–8; Lamentations 2:14; Isaiah 28:7; Jeremiah 23:10–11, 14; 29:9; Zephaniah 3:4; Matthew 7:15–20; 1 John 4:1–6; Isaiah 1:1; Isaiah 6:1-10; 2 Kings 19:32-36; 2 Chronicles 32:20-23; 2 Kings 20:8-11; 2 Chronicles 32:24; and Isaiah 20:2-4.
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