Isaiah, Part 85 | Greater Expectation #biblestudy #isaiah
Dr. James Tour
apologetics
October 19, 2025
In this sermon on Isaiah 40, Dr. James Tour highlights God’s shift from judgment to comfort for Israel after Babylonian exile. He explains the prophetic transition to messages of restoration, the symbolism of “double” punishment and blessing for God’s chosen people, and how John the Baptist fulfilled the prophecy of a voice preparing the way for the Messiah, while also reflecting on restoring relationships, especially between fathers and children, as part of God’s plan for renewal.
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00:00 Power of God's word shaping creation
03:00 Comfort for Israel after captivity
06:00 Prophetic call to speak to Jerusalem’s heart
09:00 Lessons from Babylon and end of idol worship
12:00 Double judgment and blessing explained
15:00 Blessings through knowing God deeply
18:00 Preparing the way for the Lord
21:00 John the Baptist and Isaiah’s prophecy
24:00 Jesus explains Elijah’s return
27:00 Restoring fathers and children relationships
30:00 The two comings of the Messiah
Scripture
IsaiahIsaiah 40
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