Isa 56:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Isa 56:1: 56:1–66:24 This last major division of the book of Isaiah brings together themes from chs 1–39 (sin, justice and righteousness, responsibility, vengeance and vindication) and chs 40–55 (salvation, the age to come). Summary for Isa 56:1-8: 56:1-8 This section summarizes chs 1–55 with an invitation to the outcasts to participate in God’s redemption. 56:1 Be just and fair: A key aspect of the message of chs 1–39 is the call for justice in relationship with others and God. True godliness comes only through having character that is shaped by the character of God, which only happens by understanding and consistently applying God’s word. • I am coming soon: This statement summarizes the message of chs 40–55 , that the Lord is creating a world of harmony, peace, restoration, vindication, and the removal of enemies (46:13 ).

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‏ Isaiah 56:1

Summary for Isa 56:1: 56:1–66:24 ^a This last major division of the book of Isaiah brings together themes from chs 1–39 ^b (sin, justice and righteousness, responsibility, vengeance and vindication) and chs 40–55 ^c (salvation, the age to come).
Summary for Isa 56:1-8: 56:1-8 ^d This section summarizes chs 1–55 ^e with an invitation to the outcasts to participate in God’s redemption. 56:1 ^f Be just and fair: A key aspect of the message of chs 1–39 ^g is the call for justice in relationship with others and God. True godliness comes only through having character that is shaped by the character of God, which only happens by understanding and consistently applying God’s word.

• I am coming soon: This statement summarizes the message of chs 40–55 ^h, that the Lord is creating a world of harmony, peace, restoration, vindication, and the removal of enemies (46:13 ⁱ).