| Date | Version | Reading Plan |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | ESV (2016) | ESV Life Journal Plan – 2026 |
Isaiah 19-21
Observation & Interpretation
In these chapters, the LORD through Isaiah pronounces more oracles and signs against Egypt, Cush and Babylon. However, a particularly striking development occurs at the end of chapter 19 that seems worthy of note. In the midst of all the details regarding God’s judgment on these nations, there is a light of hope that there would come a day in which the LORD would strike Egypt and heal them and they would return to the LORD. Furthermore, there would be a highway between Egypt and Assyria and there would be peace between these two nations. The BBC explains that, “the full meaning of the prophecy is undoubtedly millennial.” and that “God’s judgments on Egypt will succeed in bringing the people to worship Him.” (BBC).
Application
With what amazing grace does our Lord operate among a broken, fallen people. In J.I. Packer’s, A Quest for Godliness, he speaks of how much more the Puritans focused on the “covenant of grace” than we do and considered the sheer profundity that a holy a righteous God would deal with us as He does. It should never leave our attention how egregious is our sin and yet how much more abundant is the Lord’s grace. Praise be to our God for His longsuffering and that He has so chosen to lavish us with His love, redeeming our lost souls through the sending and sacrifice of His only Son.
Resources
- J. I. Packer et. al, The Holy Bible: English Standard Version (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles, 2016)
- Colin Hansen (Editor in Chief), TGC Bible Commentary (Columbia, MO: The Gospel Coalition, 2022)
- Iain M. Duguid (Series Editor), ESV Expository Commentary (Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2018-2025)
- Faithlife Study Bible (Lexham Press, 2016)
- Believer’s Bible Commentary (Thomas Nelson, 2016)
- CSB Study Bible Notes (Holman Bible Publishers, 2017)
- The New American Commentary (Brentwood, TN: Holman Reference)
- Lane T. Dennis and Wayne Grudem (Editors), ESV Study Bible, Crossway, 2008.
