In this first of a two-part episode of Help Me Teach the Bible, Nancy talked to Liam Goligher, senior minister at Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, where he has been preaching through the book of Isaiah. In Part 1 covering Isaiah 1–39, Goligher discusses:

• the significance of King Ahaz and King Hezekiah
• applying Isaiah’s preaching to today
• the holy seed and righteous branch
• the human and yet divine baby to be born
• the fundamental problem of God’s people
• the significance of Egypt throughout the Bible
• Isaiah’s credibility based on short-term prophecies

Recommended audio resources on Isaiah:

• The Gospel According to Isaiah, a sermon series by Liam Goligher
• Sermon series on Isaiah by Dick Lucas

Recommended print resources on Isaiah:

• Isaiah: God Saves Sinners by Ray Ortlund
• Isaiah: A 12-Week Studyby Drew Hunter
• The Message of Isaiahby Barry Webb
• Teaching Isaiahby David Jackman
• Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction and Commentaryby Alec Motyer