Joe: Alright, so here we are talking about the Bible with a real expert, let's hear what you have to say about Isaiah 30.

Bible Expert: Yeah, so this chapter is all about how the people of Judah were relying too much on Egypt for help instead of on God. The Lord was warning them that if they continued to do so, they would be punished for their lack of faith.

Joe: Oh wow, that sounds serious!

Bible Expert: Yeah, it is. And the Lord even said that because of this unfaithfulness, the people will be sent into exile.

Joe: Man, exile! That's rough.

Jamie: Hey Joe, I just Googled it and exile is when someone is forced to leave their home country or region.

Joe: Yeah, I knew that.

Bible Expert: So, the Lord then goes on to say that if the people would just turn to Him and submit to His will, He would help them and restore their land.

Joe: So it's never too late to turn to the Lord and He will forgive us!

Bible Expert: Exactly. This chapter is about how the Lord ultimately wants to show mercy to His people, but He will punish them if they are disobedient.