N.T. The Messiah is coming as a Savior and sovereign. Great joy ahead for the people of God. Only 8x in all the other prophets combined. It is all from God's grace. Isaiah prophesies for 40 years during the reigns of four kings.
First section deals with problems during Assyria's rise in power.
Ends with prophecy of coming judgment by Babylonians. Chp 39 - Hezekiah shows Babylonians all of his treasures. Isaiah prophecies that Babylon will carry them all away. At that time, Assyria was still the major power. 2 Three Words of Comfort 1.