Bible Study Notes 2000
22 February 2000
Text: Isaiah 21-23 22
THE PROPHECY CONCERNING THE FALL OF BABYLON
1. The disclosure of the vision of the fall of Babylon Isa 21:2, 2-4
2. The identity of the power that would crush Babylon(Persia - Media) Isa 21:2
3. The role of the Watchman Isa 21:5-10
THE PROPHECY CONCERNING DUMAH (Edom/Esau)
1. The role of the Watchman Isa 21:11-12
2. See Obadiah for reference to God's word against this region
THE PROPHECY CONCERNING ARABIA
1. Short message concerning this region (Dedan, Tema, Kedar)
2. They will be defeated by the invading power of Assyria Isa 21:13-16
THE PROPHECY CONCERNING JERUSALEM
(VALLEY OF VISION)
1. The invading forces (Elam and Kir) Isa 22:5-6
Chariots and horsemen Isa 22:6-7
2. Judah will have to take heavy losses (though not destroyed) Isa 22:1-11
a) "Rulers fled" Isa 22:3
b) "Breaking down of walls" Isa 22:5
c) "Damage to the city of David" Isa 22:9
3. People did all they could, but they "did not look to the Maker" Isa 22:11