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Isaiah 45 examines God’s purpose in raising up Cyrus and His authority over the course of history. The study contrasts the Creator with powerless idols and ends with His invitation to the ends of the earth to look to Him for salvation.
Isaiah 46 contrasts Babylon’s idols, which must be carried, with the Lord who carries His people from birth to old age. The study emphasizes God’s unique power to declare and accomplish His purpose and calls His people to listen and trust His promised salvation.
Isaiah 47 announces Babylon’s humiliation after its pride, cruelty, and false sense of security. The study exposes the failure of sorcery, astrology, and human counsel to save, calling attention to the certainty of God’s judgment.