Joe: Alright well let's dive right in! What's happening in Isaiah 59?

Bible Expert: Well Joe, Isaiah 59 deals with a pretty big topic, it's talking about God's judgment and punishment of the people of Israel. He's warning them that if they don't turn back to Him and repent of their evil ways, He will take action against them.

Joe: Wow, that's pretty intense. So what kind of action is He taking?

Bible Expert: Well, He's talking about how the people have become so wicked and corrupt that it's like they've put on a cloak of sin and it's blocking out God's light from them. He's saying that because of their sins, justice and righteousness are far from them.

Joe: That's really heavy stuff. What does He say will happen if they don't repent?

Bible Expert: He says that if they don't turn back to Him, He will take away their freedom, their peace, their security, and their hope. He's saying that there will be no one to save them from their enemies.

Joe: That's a pretty dire warning. So what does He tell them to do in order to turn back to Him?

Bible Expert: He tells them that they need to seek Him and turn away from their wicked ways. He says that if they do this, He will forgive them and restore their fortunes. He says that He will also bring justice and righteousness back to the land.

Joe: That sounds like a great offer. So, what's the bottom line of Isaiah 59?

Bible Expert: The bottom line is that if the people of Israel don't turn away from their wicked ways and turn back to God, they will suffer the consequences of their actions. But if they do turn back to Him, He will forgive them and restore their fortunes.