Luther’s Works, Volume 16 (Biblia.com)

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Luther treats Isaiah and his message as one still relevant for modern times, in fact for all time. The lesson is that God in Jesus Christ comes to the rescue of God’s people in God’s own good time, just as God did to the nation and government of the Jews in Isaiah’s time. Meanwhile, God’s people are to await God’s help in complete confidence and not rely on self-help and on alliances with other...

spoken]. This is an imitation of Moses (of. Deut. 32:1) and an intense and fiery exclamation and appeal. For Isaiah is an exceedingly eloquent prophet, endowed with a rich supply of words; he is a man who speaks with great earnestness. But this is Scripture’s way: first to terrify, to reveal sins, to bring on the recognition of oneself, to humble hearts. Then, when they have been driven to despair, its second office follows, namely, the buoying up and consolation of consciences, the promises. This

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