Isaiah 42 - 48

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This analysis of Isaiah 42-48 by Steve Gregg examines God's role in restoring the Jews to their Promised Land after their captivity in Babylon, with a focus on Cyrus as God's appointed agent. Gregg also highlights the futility of idol worship and emphasizes the unique Hebrew theology that distinguishes God as the sole creator and ruler of the universe. The talk concludes with a discussion of Yahweh's divine title denoted by "I he."
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Isaiah 49:1 - 52:12
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Isaiah 49:1-52:12 is divided into three sections of nine chapters each, with the first servant song not lying within the section covered in this talk.
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