The prophet’s message always implied or actually stated God’s revelation.
Although not always stated, sometimes the message’s purpose is explicitly stated. For example: “’You are My witnesses,’ declares the LORD, ‘And My servant whom I have chosen, in order that you may know and believe Me, and understand that I am He’” (Isa. 43:10 NAU).
The primary reference point for the prophet’s declaration of the word of Yahweh was the revelation at Sinai (See 2 Kings 17:34-36; 18:12).
This revelation was intended to have a residual effect on Israel: “The things revealed belong to us and to our sons forever, that we may observe all the words of this law” (Deut. 29:29).
Consequently, the message of all the true prophets found its source and foundation in the revelation of God to Israel at Mount Sinai. When a passage in Isaiah appears to make a reference to a past event and that event is not explicitly identified, it is good practice to assume the reference relates to God’s revelation in the exodus experience of Israel.
Dr. David Moore is a Baptist preacher in Pampa and an online instructor in Bible and theology for Taylor University and Nations University. Email: dm5867se@outlook.com
