My dear listener, today we journey through the vivid and stirring visions of Isaiah, son of Amoz—a prophet whose words thunder across the ages and lands. In this immersive reading, we witness the Lord’s pronouncements against mighty Babylon, where armies gather and the proud are humbled, and the once-glorious city is left to the wild creatures of the desert.

The narrative sweeps onward to Moab, Damascus, and Egypt, each nation receiving its own message of warning, judgment, and—remarkably—hope. We hear of the downfall of arrogant rulers, the lament of devastated cities, and the fate of those who turn from the living God. Yet, woven through these oracles is a promise: the Lord will have mercy on His people, restore Israel, and even bring healing to Egypt and Assyria, forging a highway of peace between former enemies.

Isaiah’s prophecies are not merely tales of destruction, but invitations to reflect on pride, justice, and the enduring faithfulness of God. The episode closes with a striking sign-act from Isaiah himself, a living symbol of the coming trials, and a reminder that the Lord’s plans reach beyond borders and generations.

Whether you are a seeker, a student, or simply curious about the ancient world, this episode offers a thoughtful, accessible guide through Isaiah’s far-reaching visions. Let us walk together through these prophetic landscapes, discovering how their echoes still shape our world today.

Chapter Markers

• 0:00 – Welcome & Oracle Against Babylon
• 4:39 – The Day of the Lord and Babylon’s Fall
• 9:19 – Israel’s Restoration and the Taunt of Babylon’s King
• 14:39 – Judgment on Assyria and Philistia
• 19:00 – Moab’s Lament and the Promise of a Just King
• 27:14 – The Fate of Damascus and Israel’s Remnant
• 36:41 – The Roaring Nations and God’s Deliverance
• 46:54 – Prophecy Against Egypt: Judgment and Healing
• 58:52 – Isaiah’s Sign-Act and the Fate of Egypt & Ethiopia
• 1:00:39 – Conclusion & Reflection

Join us for this immersive reading experience, and may the visions of Isaiah inspire you to seek wisdom, justice, and hope in every land and season.

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Volume 4 

Immerse: Prophets is the fourth of six volumes of the Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience program. Prophets presents the First Testament prophets in groupings that represent four historical periods, beginning with the prophets who spoke before the fall of Israel’s northern kingdom (Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Isaiah), then before the fall of the southern kingdom (Zephaniah, Nahum, Habakkuk), around the time of Jerusalem’s destruction (Jeremiah, Obadiah, Ezekiel), and after the return from exile (Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, Malachi).

4 Questions to get your conversations started:
1. What stood out to you this week?
2. Was there anything confusing or troubling?
3. Did anything make you think differently about God?
4. How might this change the way we live?

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3 ways to get the most out of your experience

1. Use Immerse: Beginnings instead of your regular chapter and verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.
2. Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together
   for 8 weeks–more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open,
   honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.
3. Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” (p. 483) to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Beginnings, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”