This page provides an outline of Isaiah chapters 56 to 59. The complete outline of Isaiah is spread over several pages.
Synopsis (context overview)
Chapters fifty-two to sixty-six of Isaiah take up the theme of chapter fifty-one, "Awake! Awake!" and speak of hope in Christ the Redeemer, the glory of his coming kingdom, and of principles followed by those who hope to see and enter that new Zion. These are principles such as penitence and faithfulness, justice and mercy, wisdom and integrity. In the last four chapters of his book, Isaiah makes a prayer to God, and God replies.
Preserving Justice
Isaiah 56-59
Righteous Principles for the Remnant
Not profaning the Sabbath (Isa 56:1-2).
No discrimination against eunuchs, foreigners, etc (Isa 56:3-8).
No corruption among community leaders (Isa 56:9-12).
No sorcery and prostitution (Isa 57:1-10).
No idolatry (Isa 57:11-13).
Contrition and humility (Isa 57:14-21).
Genuine religion, not hypocrisy (Isa 58:1-5)
Breaking the yoke of opression and poverty (Isa 58:6-12).
Not profaning the Sabbath (Isa 58:13-14).
A wicked world saved by God’s own arm
1. God’s hand can save, your hands are defiled (Isa 59:1-8).
2. All have sinned and turned aside (Isa 59:9-14).
3. The Lord’s own arm brought salvation through Christ (Isa 59:15-21).