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 65:1-9 Working Preacher
Traces the passage's three movements: God's patience, judgment, and the promised remnant.
Isaiah 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 Commentaries BibleHub
Aggregates classic commentators on God's outreach to those who did not seek him.
Isaiah 65 - Expositor's Bible Commentary StudyLight
A fuller expositional treatment of the chapter's judgment and remnant themes.
Background & Word Study
Isaiah 65:1-9 Sefaria
The Hebrew text alongside translation.
Isaiah 65:1 Hebrew Interlinear BibleHub
Shows the Hebrew word by word, useful for the 'I was ready to be sought' language.
Isaiah Course Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on Third Isaiah's setting and themes.
Isaiah 40-66 Overview BibleProject
A video overview of the second half of Isaiah, including this closing judgment-and-hope material.
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