Isaiah 1:1-31

Isaiah Outlines The Message He Is Bringing (Isaiah 1:1-31 ).

This introductory message is also presented in balanced chiastic form.

a He calls on Creation to be aware of God’s judgment on His people (Isaiah 1:2-3).

b The description of Judah and Jerusalem’s present state, they are almost like Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:3-9)

c What God has against His people is that their outward religion is not matched by inner response (Isaiah 1:10-15).

c The inner response that God requires is urged on them (Isaiah 1:16-20).

b God’s purpose for the future is to restore the harlot city and make it a city of righteousness (Isaiah 1:21-26).

a Doom and gloom for the unrepentant (Isaiah 1:28-31).