Isaiah prophesied during the period of the divided kingdom in Israel's history. At that time, the northern kingdom had fallen to the Assyrians, and its people were taken into captivity. The southern kingdom of Judah was on the same path toward God's judgment if they did not repent and return to Him. Into this context, the Lord commissioned Isaiah to preach His Word to His people-to condemn their empty ritualism and turn their hearts back to God. In the process, God used Isaiah to reveal His grace, mercy, and faithfulness, and to point ahead to the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ, who would atone for all the sins of all God's people. In this study, join John MacArthur to explore the prophecies of Isaiah-those that were fulfilled in the prophets lifetime, those fulfilled several centuries later in the person and work of Christ, and those that have yet to be fulfilled. Taken together, the book of Isaiah is a resounding affirmation of the authority and inerrancy of Scripture. By working through this study, you, like Isaiah, will learn valuable lessons about God's faithfulness and constancy, and our need to trust in His Word. The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the whole of Scripture. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God with guidance from John MacArthur. Book jacket.