Daily Readings at Southeast

 Scripture: Isaiah 11 Isaiah 12 Isaiah 13 Isaiah 14

 Scripture: Isaiah 6 Isaiah 7 Isaiah 8 Isaiah 9 Isaiah 10

 Scripture: Isaiah 2 Isaiah 3 Isaiah 4 Isaiah 5

  Introduction to Isaiah Isaiah is often called the “fifth Gospel” because of how clearly it points to Jesus. It’s one of the longest and most theologically rich books in the Bible, written by the prophet Isaiah over decades of ministry to the people of Judah. Isaiah lived during a turbulent time. The Assyrian empire was rising, and God’s people were drifting into idolatry, injustice, and self-reliance. Isaiah was called to warn them of judgment—but also to hold out incredible hope. The book begins with strong words of correction: God’s people had empty religion but no real relationship with Him. They oppressed the poor, ignored the truth, and trusted in political alliances instead of their covenant with God. But woven throughout the warnings are some of the most beautiful promises in Scripture. Isaiah speaks of a child born to a virgin, a servant who suffers for the sins of others, and a King who will reign in righteousness forever. Chapters 52 and 53 are especially powerful in de...

  Introduction to the Prophets The Prophets make up the largest section of the Old Testament—and often the most misunderstood. These books can feel intense, poetic, and even confusing at times. But they are filled with truth, beauty, and a deep cry from God’s heart to His people. A prophet wasn’t just someone who predicted the future. Prophets were messengers sent by God to speak on His behalf. They confronted sin, called for repentance, warned of judgment, and offered hope. Most spoke during times of rebellion, injustice, idolatry, or national crisis. These books are typically divided into Major Prophets (longer books like Isaiah and Jeremiah) and Minor Prophets (shorter ones like Hosea and Micah). But “major” and “minor” refer to length, not importance. Reading the prophets requires us to understand context. Some spoke to the northern kingdom of Israel before its fall to Assyria. Others warned Judah before or during the Babylonian exile. Some, like Haggai and Zechariah, spoke aft...

 Scripture: Song of Songs 2 Song of Songs 3 Song of Songs 4 Song of Songs 5 Song of Songs 6 Song of Songs 7 Song of Songs 8