Isaiah 33: Touch No Evil, Hear No Evil, See No Evil; See the King -- 2019/11/05

Rev. Rolf Preus, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney & St. John Lutheran Church in Fairview, Montana, joins host Rev. AJ Espinosa to study Isaiah 33. In chapter 32, Isaiah predicts that Assyria would reduce Judah’s cities and fields to ruins and wilderness, but that there in the wilderness there would be justice and the fear of Yahweh. Chapter 33 offers a multifaceted reply with oracles of woe and judgment, a psalm, a proverb, and an oracle of salvation. The theme is appearances. Don’t trust in princes, heroes, envoys, or covenants; they merely appear strong for a short time before they are devoured by hungry caterpillars and locusts. Resist evil illusions and keep temptation far from your hands, ears, and eyes. Instead look on the king in His beauty, Christ who offers forgiveness and heavenly treasure.