The Bible by David Alley

Isaiah 22 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 22 we have the burden of the valley of vision, which it turns out is Jerusalem, despite Jerusalem being on a mountain. This video explains that anomaly, and also covers the sin for which God would not forgive Jerusalem.

Isaiah 21 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 21 we encounter three burdens (prophecies of terrible judgement) against babylon, edom and arabia. The Babylon burden is the second burden, and the book of revelation quotes from this chapter a few times. Why exactly does it do that, and is there a hidden message?

Isaiah 20 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 20 we have the fascinating account of how Isaiah went around barefoot and naked for three years. Was he really naked? Would God really ask someone to do that? Watch the video and find out.

Isaiah 19 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 19 Isaiah takes up the burden against Egypt - one of the great world powers of the time. Egypt is described in judgement prophecies with a punishment that sounds like a redo of the Exodus. But at the end it sounds like God elevates Egypt and Assyria to equal status with Israel, and all three will be a blessing to the nations...

Isaiah 18 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 18 we have a prophecy about Ethiopia, but unlike the previous heavy words, this is not a burden. Rather it seems to be a word to King Hezekiah suggesting he not make an alliance with Ethiopia, which later is in fact advice he follows.

Isaiah 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 17 we encounter the burden against Damascus, the capital city of Syria. Damascus had a chance to know the Lord, having close ties with Israel, but it had “forgotten the Lord” and was scheduled for destruction, which happened not long after Isaiah prophesied it, with the Assyrian invasions.

Isaiah 16 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 16 the burden against moab continues, and we learn the great sin of Moab…. Pride. There isn’t much detail, but that sin is explored, and why it was significant enough for Moab to come under the judgement of the Lord. Do you have any pride?

Isaiah 15 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 15 we now come to the burden against Moab, where among other things it is predicted that every beard will be cut off, a possible reference back to 2 Samuel 10. This video contrasts some of the various burdens against nations near Israel and why some were destroyed completely and some not.

Isaiah 22 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 22 we have the burden of the valley of vision, which it turns out is Jerusalem, despite Jerusalem being on a mountain. This video explains that anomaly, and also covers the sin for which God would not forgive Jerusalem.

Isaiah 13 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 13 a series of “burdens” begin, which are heavy prophecies. The first is against Babylon. This video explores the double meaning of this burden, first against physical Babylon, and second in the next chapter, a description of Satan’s doom at Calvary. An amazing chapter, which Christ quotes in the gospel accounts.

Isaiah 12 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 12 we are surprised to find a song of praise. So this is a psalm of Isaiah written for the time when the world is under the control of the Messiah, which is actually now. Let’s consider this millennial song of praise.

Isaiah 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 8 we meet the second son of Isaiah and Mrs Isaiah - who is called the prophetess. This boy is the near-term fulfilment of the immanuel sign. This chapter also contains one of many messianic prophecies in the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 9 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 9 we find another messianic prophecy…. “the people who walked in darkness have seen a great light.” What is this great light? When did it come and what does it mean?

Isaiah 11 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 11 is a continuation of chapter 10 which describes the giant tree of Israel being chopped down. Out of that stump was to come a shoot of Jesse, the Messiah. The Messiah was anointed by a seven-fold spirit which this video considers. We will then discuss the “rod of his mouth” which beats the nations. How does that work exact...

Isaiah 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 8 we meet the second son of Isaiah and Mrs Isaiah - who is called the prophetess. This boy is the near-term fulfilment of the immanuel sign. This chapter also contains one of many messianic prophecies in the book of Isaiah

Isaiah 7 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 7 Isaiah is now ministering to King Ahaz - the father of Hezekiah who is worried about two northern armies, Israel and Syria. Isaiah gives him the sign of Immanuel which famously appears in Matthew's gospel as a messianic sign. What does the sign mean? What is its dual purpose, and why does the struggle of Ahaz speak to us to...

Isaiah 6 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 6 Isaiah sees the seraphim - six-winged angels, flying and calling out ‘holy holy holy’ - this scene from the book of revelation comes from the Old Testament. Here Isaiah experiences a call to serve God. This video we consider the call, an why Isaiah was already seeing visions before he was called, and what it means for us.

Isaiah 1 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 4 the prophecy of judgement continues. It will be so bad that seven women will grab one man pleading that he get them pregnant. What does this mean and what are the implications for us today?

Isaiah 5 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 5 we see the parable of the vineyard, and the parable of the fig tree that Jesus spoke of, coming out of the old testament prophet Isaiah. Things that Jesus said to His generation were already being spoken by God, and still have a meaning to us today.

Isaiah 3 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 3 the prophecies of impending judgement against Jerusalem begin in earnest - but the Babylonians are still more than 100 years away from coming. Why is it that God is speaking so strongly so early?

Isaiah 1 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 1 we delve into the Biblical prophets with the most famous of them… Isaiah. After reading we hit controversy straight away, because Isaiah made so many future predictions that experts cannot believe he could have been writing before they happened, so a theory that multiple people wrote Isaiah, and some of them wrote much late...

Isaiah 2 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 2 we go up to the mountain of the Lord. What exactly is this mountain? Is it talking about a future Jerusalem in which Jews will rule the world, or is it something else. This very inspiring prophecy by Isaiah is for every Christian now.

Song of Solomon 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Song of Solomon 8 the shulamite bride wishes that Solomon was viewed as her brother so that she could cuddle him in public, and then take him indoors for much more romantic and private things. After considering this, the book then warns younger readers to be careful not to cross the line before marriage. This video has more...

Song of Solomon 7 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Song of Solomon 7 the country wife of Solomon - the shulamite decides that she is going to take the initiative in making love, and she invites her husband the king into the countryside for some new experiences. This is a picture of Christ and the church…. How often do we take the initiative in showing love to Christ our God...

Song of Solomon 5 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Song of Solomon 5 we are not in the aftermath of the honeymoon between Solomon and his country bride. She is cheered on by her friends who encourage them to enjoy love making more and more. This may feel like a strange sentiment to find in the Bible, and yet is an indication of God’s pleasure and purpose in marriage. And ev...