Exalting Jesus in Isaiah

by Andrew M. Davis Ph.D.

Overview

Edited by David Platt, Daniel L. Akin, and Tony Merida, this new commentary series, projected to be 48 volumes, takes a Christ- centered approach to expositing each book of the Bible. Rather than a verse-by-verse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned Bible books. Readers will learn to see Christ in all aspects of Scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. Projected contributors to the series include notable authors such as Russell D. Moore, Al Mohler, Matt Chandler, Francis Chan, Mark Dever, and others.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780805497380
Publisher:	B&H Publishing Group
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 18 Years

About the Author

Dr. Andrew Davis (Ph.D. Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY) is senior pastor of First Baptist Durham, NC, where he has served since 1998. In 2005 he also joined Southeastern Seminary as Visiting Professor of Historical Theology. He presently serves on the board of The Gospel Coalition and is a trustee of the IMB. He is the author of An Infinite Journey and An Approach to the Extended Memorization of Scripture. He and his wife Christi reside in Bahama, NC, and have five children.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii

Series Introduction xv

Isaiah

Introduction 3

An Anguished Father Deals with Rebellious Children 1 8

Competing High Places: God versus Man 2 17

Clearing the Site: From Vainglory to True Glory 3-4 24

God's Lavished Grace Tragically Rendered Fruitless 5 31

The Lord of Glory Calls His Messenger 6 38

Stand Firm in Faith, or You Won't Stand at All 7 46

Two Paths to Eternity 8 54

The Eternal Kingdom of the Prince of Peace 9:1-7 61

His Hand Is Still Raised 9:8-10:4 68

The God Who Tests Motives 10:5-34 74

The Perfect Nature of Christ's Glorious Kingdom 11 80

Celebrating God's All-Conquering Grace 12 86

The End of the World: Babylon's Past and Future Destruction 13 90

God's Sovereign Plan to Destroy Satan's Puppet Kings 14 95

The Raging of the Nations Stilled by God's Judgment 15-18 101

Egypt's Judgment Results in Egypt's Salvation 19-20 111

Babylon and Its Allies Are No Refuge for God's People 21 117

When God Calls You to Mourn for Sin, Don't Party Instead 22 123

The Merchants of Tyre Stripped of Their Glory 23 129

Judgments for the Earth, Joy for the Righteous, Glory for God 24 137

God Will Swallow Up Death Forever 25 143

A Song of Salvation for the Peace of the Oppressed 26 148

The Lord-a Warrior and Vinekeeper-Saves His Sinful People 27 153

Self-Salvation versus Salvation in Christ 28 158

God Acts Powerfully to Cure Spiritual Hypocrisy 29 163

God Saves His Stubborn Children from Self-Salvation 30 168

Trust in God, Not in Your Schemes and Idols 31 174

The Righteous King and Outpoured Spirit Transform the World 32 179

A Magnificent Vision of the King in His Glorious Triumph 33 184

God Warns the Whole Earth of the Wrath to Come 34 190

The Cursed Universe Restored to God's Original Purposes 35 196

On Whom Are You Depending to Defeat the Evil Tyrant? 36 203

God Vindicates His Honor over an Arrogant Foe 37 209

God's Purpose in Illness and Healing 38 216

The Tragic End of Shortsighted Faith 39 222

The Awesome Display of the Glory of God Saves Sinners 40 228

Only God Can Tell Us What Will Happen 41 236

The Gentle King Establishes Justice on Earth 42 243

God Glorifies Himself by Working a New Salvation 43 250

The Solitary God Ridicules Idolaters and Raises Up Cyrus 44 257

The Temporary Empire of Cyrus Serves the Eternal Empire of Christ 45 264

"Gods" You Must Carry versus a God Who Carries You 46 273

Wicked Babylon's Fall from Its Lofty Throne 47 280

Why Does God Put Up with Us? For His Glory and Our Benefit 48 286

Christ Unveiled as Restorer of Israel and Light for the Nations 49 292

Christ Listened to His Father to Save Those Who Listen to Him 50 300

Look to the Past to Learn How Bright Is the Future 51 305

Awake, Zion, and Celebrate. Your God Reigns 52:1-12 311

Jesus, Our Suffering Servant 52:13-53:12 316

God's Grace in Christ Makes Zion Glorious 54 325

All Are Invited to an Eternal Feast 55 331

The Wheat and the Weeds: Holy Living in a Mixed-up World 56-57 337

Hypocritical Religiosity versus Genuine Love for God and Neighbor 58 344

The Lord Intervenes to Save Depraved Sinners 59 349

The Glory of Zion 60 355

The Messiah Announces Good News 61 361

Christ's Passionate Zeal for the Glory of His Bride 62 366

God's Passionate Response to Sin Draws Forth Intercession 63-64 372

"Behold, Me!" and My New Creation 65 381

The Final Chapter: Eternal Worship versus Eternal Torment 66 388

Works Cited 395

Scripture Index 399

Editorial Reviews

It's one thing to know Bible stories; it's another to know the story of the Bible. It's one thing to be aware of the story's many heroes; it's another to have met the Hero himself. From the Old Testament that anticipates him, to the Gospels that manifest him, to the Book of Acts that proclaims him, to the Epistles that explain him, and to the Book of Revelation that tells of him coming again, your Bible is about Jesus. That's why I love the vision of the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. It models for preachers and teachers how to proclaim—with pastoral focus and exegetical care—the beauty of the gospel from every page of Scripture.

Matt Smethurst
Associate Editor for The Gospel Coalition

Few things are more important for faithful biblical interpretation than reading Scripture in light of its master narrative. The Christ-Centered Exposition series aims to do just that.  In a postmodern age, these commentaries provide pastors and lay people an invaluable resource that is unswervingly committed to the authority of Scripture and the centrality of the Gospel in the Bible’s storyline.

Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“I welcome Pastor Andy Davis’s contribution to the Christ-Centered Exposition Series. His love of the Scriptures and his love of the Savior are equally well represented in his exposition of Isaiah. Davis applies his wealth of pastoral experience with remarkable contemporary references to make this commentary insightful, accessible and useful for congregations as well as pastors.”
 
Bryan Chapell – pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois; founder and chairman of Unlimited Grace, a radio and online Bible-teaching ministry; and President Emeritus of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri
 
“As a part of the Christ-Centered Exposition series, Andy Davis’ devotional commentary on Isaiah fits well. I have known Dr. Davis for many years and he is one of the most careful, thoughtful, biblically-centered theologians I know. Davis well affirms Christ in Isaiah, and ties in the unified story of redemptive history of which Jesus Christ is preeminent. The book contains easy to read, rich, practical, sermonic presentations of each chapter of Isaiah that will be a great resource for any pastor or teacher working through his prophecy.”
 
Eric A. Mitchell – associate professor of Old Testament & Archaeology, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas
 
 
“Without a doubt Isaiah is one of the most important books in the Old Testament, and the New Testament use of Isaiah gives it a particular significance. Andy Davis’s commentary is a helpful addition to studies on Isaiah at several levels. He takes seriously the historical message of Isaiah so that he doesn't simply leap to the New Testament and avoid the Old Testament context. At the same time, the fulfillment of Isaiah in the New Testament receives careful and wise attention. Finally, Davis applies the message of Isaiah to today's world. I recommend this work enthusiastically.”
 
Thomas R. Schreiner – James Buchanan Harrison Professor of New Testament Interpretation at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
 
 
“This wonderful commentary by Andy Davis is theological through and through, with a focus upon the glory of God and the salvation he offers in Jesus the Messiah. Davis helps us see the urgency of Isaiah for today and apply the book to the church in practical terms. I warmly commend this commentary for pastors and theologians alike.”
 
Heath A. Thomas – dean and professor of Old Testament, Herschel H. Hobbs College of Theology & Ministry, Oklahoma Baptist University

“Andy Davis is a faithful, seasoned expositor with theological depth and pastoral care, and in this volume he provides steady guidance for anyone endeavoring to preach the prophecy of Isaiah. With clear, detailed outlines and concise explanations, Davis explains the text, making theological and practical points of application. This volume will be a blessing to preachers.”
 
Ray Van Neste – associate professor of Christian Studies and director of the R. C. Ryan Center for Biblical Studies at Union University

 
 

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