Pentecost Season · Proper 7 · Year C
Isaiah 65:1-9
A Remnant Preserved
June 25, 2028
Overview & Insights
"I will not destroy them all... I will bring forth descendants from Jacob." (Isaiah 65:8-9)
God speaks of patiently reaching out to a rebellious people who provoke him with idolatrous worship, and declares judgment on their defiance, but promises to preserve a faithful remnant for the sake of God's own servants.
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Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah 65:1-9Commentary on Is 65:1-9 Working Preacher
Traces the passage's three movements: God's patience, judgment, and the promised remnant.
Isaiah 65 CommentaryIs 65 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse notes on God's complaint against a rebellious people and the remnant promise.
Isaiah 65:1 CommentariesIs 65:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on God's outreach to those who did not seek him.
Isaiah 65 - Expositor's Bible CommentaryIs 65 - Expositor's Bible Commentary StudyLight
A fuller expositional treatment of the chapter's judgment and remnant themes.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah 65:1-9Is 65:1-9 Sefaria
The Hebrew text alongside translation.
Isaiah 65:1 Hebrew InterlinearIs 65:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Hebrew word by word, useful for the 'I was ready to be sought' language.
Isaiah 40-66 OverviewIs 40-66 Overview BibleProject
A video overview of the second half of Isaiah, including this closing judgment-and-hope material.
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