Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Isaiah 48:1-22
HOMILETICAL HINTS1. On Isaiah 48:1-2. “We, for our part, are also quite fallen into Jewish security. For we take great comfort from this, that we know, that we have God’s word simple and pure, and the same is indeed highly to be praised and valued. But it is not enough for one to have the word. One ought and must live according to it, then will God make account of us. But where one lives without the fear of God and in sin, and hears the word without amendment, there God will punish all the... read more
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Isaiah 48:12-22
An Urgent Invitation to Believe the Lord's Word v. 12. Hearken unto Me, O Jacob and Israel, My called, the form of address once more being in the usual cordial style used by the Lord in speaking to the people of His choice, here identical with His Church; I am He: I am the First, I also am the Last, this fundamental truth being repeated also here, where Jehovah prepares to preach salvation. v. 13. Mine hand also hath laid the foundation of the earth, and My right hand hath spanned the... read more