Isaiah 26: On A Bunch of Load-Bearing, Poetic Metaphors that Point to Being Born Again, Again (Ep. 173)

About this episode

The episode discusses the metaphorical richness of Isaiah 26 and its implications for being spiritually reborn.

In this episode of Bible Talk, Alex chats with Jim and Sam about Isaiah 26, a dense, metaphor-laden passage that cranes its neck to the glorious future that awaits all those who trust in the LORD.

People in this episode

Host: Alex

Guests: Jim, Sam

Topics covered

• Isaiah 26
• metaphors
• being born again
• Christianity
• trust in the LORD
• spirituality

Keywords

• Isaiah 26
• metaphors
• born again
• Christian faith
• spiritual rebirth
• trust in God

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LORD

Books & works: Isaiah 26

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