Does History Repeat Itself?
This week's study continues to tie history (through King Hezekiah) and prophecy together, looking at Isaiah, the world around him, and the events that provoke his words. Lots of references. Lot of jumping around. But it's cool how it all ties together in the end. I enjoyed preparing it and hope you might enjoy following along. (21) Threat And Counterthreat Recent History : Ethiopia/Cush has conquered and strengthened Egypt (25 th dynasty, 780-656BC). Assyria has conquered Israel, Philistia and beyond. Babylon is attacking Assyria from the North, and Egypt/Cush attacks periodically from the South. Isaiah looks at what has happened , and tells how God sees things will turn out. 1. Read Isaiah 18:1,2,7 How does Isaiah view Ethiopia’s rising power? How do we view nations rising in power? 2. Read Isaiah 19:1,2 Egypt , though still powerful, has split into factions. Who does Isaiah credit with this? Who...