Isaiah 56-66 (Concordia Commentary) (Concordia Commentary: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture)

Isaiah 56 66 is the culmination of the prophet s message condemning humanity s sin and promising the Suffering Servant, who atones for that sin, rises in majesty, and prepares an eternal city, the new Jerusalem, for all the redeemed. Among its well-known oracles are arise, shine, because your light is coming (60:1); the Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is upon me (61:1); and behold, I am about to create new heavens and a new earth (65:17). These chapters answer the questions, Do people enjoy Yahweh s grace by birthright or by faith? Who is the true Israel? And what will happen to the Suffering Servant s offspring, the church? God s restoration of Zion s glory is our future!