In chapters 28-39 Isaiah focuses on the time of Hezekiah king of Judah. This was the time that the Assyrians invaded Northern Israel, razed Samaria and scattered the people of the ten tribes. Judah and Jerusalem were also in grave danger.

1. A fading flower and a glorious crown (1-10)

The wreath and fading flower (1,3,4) are references to Samaria. Samaria will be devoured by Assyria like the first fig that ripens and is quickly eaten. But God himself is the crown of Judah. He will save a remnant and turn back the enemy from the gates of Jerusalem (5,6).

2. God will speak to his people (11-29)

The drunkards of Samaria mock God's word, but they cannot ignore a foreign invasion, and no one can make a deal with death (14,18). The good news is God's promise of salvation through the cornerstone. This is a promise of the Messiah.

Application: Lord, your word is truth. Let your word be in my heart so that I may build my life on the cornerstone.
One Word: Jesus is the cornerstone