Episode 34: Did an Earthquake Shake Isaiah’s Prophetic Calling?
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Show Notes
In this episode of Under the Hood, Sam and Will take a deep dive into Isaiah 6—the moment when Isaiah receives his divine calling. But before we get to his powerful vision, we explore the historical backdrop: a time of national turmoil, devastating earthquakes, political instability, and looming invasion.
What does it mean when Isaiah says, “In the year that King Uzziah died”? Why was Uzziah’s downfall so significant? And how does Isaiah’s vision of God on His throne bring hope and perspective in a time of chaos?
This episode unpacks the meaning behind the seraphim’s cry of “Holy, holy, holy”, the significance of the train of God's robe filling the temple, and how Isaiah’s cleansing with a burning coal foreshadows the atonement found in Christ.
Join us as we explore how this ancient passage speaks directly to our modern fears, reminding us that no matter the chaos in our world, God is still on His throne.