As Isaiah prophecies in Israel, events on the world stage are moving into a dangerous place for God’s people. The nation of Babylon is gaining power and land. Conquest and control rule the hearts of the Babylonians. As they approach closer and closer to Israel, Isaiah warns the people that the sin of idol worship has infected worship, daily life, and the holiness of a people who are supposed to belong to God. God will allow Babylon to take the nation into captivity. But God will not allow Babylon to continue in sin. Isaiah 13 begins a series of judgements on the nations surrounding Israel. Each will experience the consequences of sin, just as Israel does. Isaiah’s words bring into focus the truth that God is in control. He marshals armies, moves nations, summons mighty men to fight, and raises the cry for battle. Too often we hear this cry as a battle against the people of the world, when in reality, it is a cry to battle sin. God moves in the world to fight sin and bring people into a relationship with Himself. Israel will fall to Babylon, but God is preparing a return. The people of the world will fall because of sin, but God is on the move to call all nations to be His. He warns us today to be aware of sin. To fight against evil. To be His people.
| Date | Reading |
| November 23 | Isaiah 13-14 |
| November 24 | Isaiah 15-16 |
| November 25 | Isaiah 17-18 |
| November 26 | Isaiah 19-20 |
| November 27 | Isaiah 21 |
| November 28 | Isaiah 22 |
| November 29 | Isaiah 23 |
| November 30 | Isaiah 24 |