Once more, the LORD calls His people to wake up. He calls them out of their distress and despair, for He is redeeming them out of their captivity according to His powerful Word. The messenger who proclaims this good news to God’s people runs to Zion on his beautiful feet so that they will know that their God is truly King. This Gospel message brings joy and singing among God’s people as they see His holy arm work salvation not only for them, but for all the nations. For that reason, they must leave their captivity behind, as the LORD leads them to safety under His complete protection.

Rev. Andrew Belt, pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield, WI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 52:1-12.

"The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 40-66. Though Isaiah lived one hundred years beforehand, he writes to the people of God in exile in Babylon to assure them that their God reigns and will rescue them through the work of His servant. These promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ, whose work Isaiah proclaims vividly seven hundred years beforehand.