ISAIAH 28

JUDGMENT + WARNING TOWARDS ISRAEL 

Isaiah warns that the northern Kingdom of Israel will soon be destroyed because of their pride and refers to them as a fading flower. Isaiah calls out the political and religious leaders for their drunkenness and poor judgment. To those who ignore God, His judgment will be like a raging storm, but to those who are righteous, His judgment will be like a beautiful crown.

Upon hearing this warning, the leaders of Israel mocked Isaiah and ignored him. Because of their mockery, God responds by telling them they will no longer hear the Word of God.

God has laid a cornerstone in Zion, another name for Jerusalem, marking Israel as a place with a firm foundation. Although God will allow Israel to suffer the consequences of their unfaithfulness, God has plans to redeem Israel.

God calls for the repentance of His people, inviting them to hear His words and pay attention to His plans. God compares His purpose for Israel to threshing wheat, saying the grain must be crushed before being made into something better.

Isaiah 28:16 - therefore thus says the Lord God, ‘Behold, I am the one who has laid as a foundation in Zion, a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, of a sure foundation: “Whoever believes will not be in haste.”