Israel’s Only Savior
In this promise of salvation, the Lord addressed...
In this promise of salvation, the Lord addressed his plundered people in the first person.
The Lord here called on Israel, his blind...
The Lord here called on Israel, his blind servant, to be his star witness in a mock trial against idols and false gods. Israel knew that the Lord alone is God, and the people had experienced his salvation.
A Way in the Wilderness
The Lord assured Israel of its coming redemption...
The Lord assured Israel of its coming redemption from Babylon; the redemption would be modeled on Israel’s past redemption from Egypt and would be greater in some ways (43:18).
Israel’s Unfaithfulness
(Judges 2:10–15; Jeremiah 2:23–37)
22But you have not called on Me, O Jacob,because you have grown weary of Me, O Israel.23You have not brought Me sheep for burnt offerings,nor honored Me with your sacrifices.I have not burdened you with offerings,nor wearied you with frankincense.24You have not bought Me sweet cane with your silver,nor satisfied Me with the fat of your sacrifices.But you have burdened Me with your sins;you have wearied Me with your iniquities.25I, yes I, am Hewho blots out your transgressions for My own sakeand remembers your sins no more.26Remind Me, let us argue the matter together.State your case, so that you may be vindicated.27Your first father sinned,and your spokesmen rebelled against Me.28So I will disgrace the princes of your sanctuary,and I will devote Jacob to destruction† and Israel to reproach.”