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The book of Isaiahis all about good news, bad news. The first part of the book is all about God’s judgment on Israel. See, they had been thinking that just ’cause they were the “chosen ones” of God, they could do whatever they want and it’s OK, because they were “chosen” back in the day. God’s like, “sorry, dudes, I’ll still get all Old Testament on you if I have to.”
Excuse me, but your evil deeds are blocking my vision
So Isaiah starts off as a huge downer where God lists off all the stuff that the Israelites are doing wrong and what will happen to them because of that. He uses phrases like “Take your evil deeds out of my sight!” and “By the wrath of the LORD Almighty, the land will be scorched and the people will be fuel for the fire….” Now if there is one thing I’ve learned while doing Word, it’s that when God starts saying stuff like that, make sure you pay attention.
Ewe complete me
Lucky for the Israelites, God reveals another part of himself beginning in chapter 40. Now he comes off as comforting using phrases like “He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart…” and “… do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.” That’s kinda just like God, huh? Never afraid to confront us or call us out, but always quick to comfort. Good qualities in a creator if you ask me. I went with two designs this week (again!) because I wanted to represent both halves of the book. They are really meant to be seen together so check ‘em out side by side below, or get a larger view of the second design. 
Next week, Jeremiah.
Tags: comfort, evil deeds, Isaiah, Word
Posted on Friday, July 2.
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What different sides of god this book is showing… I agree that those sides are good to have, but it seems like it comes off more bipolar than otherwise. Why do you think god wrote so harshly back then?
Marie – I think a lot of people may answer that question differently, so I can only give you my thoughts…. If Jesus is the perfect representation of God, then I have to conclude that some OT passages are NOT a perfect representation of God, whether that’s due to how it was written or how I read it. Sorta vague and definitely not the perfect answer, I know, but that’s how I start to make sense of it.
Thanks for the feedback!