Isaiah 11, Part 1: The LORD's Righteous Judge
Isaiah 11, Part 1: The LORD's Righteous Judge Previously, in Chapter 10... Isaiah declares God's judgement against the iniquitous leaders of Israel who oppressed the needy and poor. A powerful enemy, Assyria, would be used by God as a rod of anger against godless Israel. But Assyria herself would be punished for their arrogance when the king boasts of his unlimited power and lofty scorn for the God of Israel. Assyria's invasion would be suddenly halted before the gates of Jerusalem with a wasting sickness that would decimate the army. Only a remnant of Israel would survive the destruction of war, yet the people would return in faith to the LORD. Now, in Chapter 11... Isaiah describes One Who would judge the world with the power and righteousness of God. This Righteous Judge will stand above all earthly governments and powers, ushering in a time of extraordinary peace and joy. The scattered remnant of the nation of Israel will return from all corners of the wor