Isaiah 1

The beginning of Isaiah's writings set the tone of the book by making a comparison. God compares the people of Judah to an ox and a donkey. The unasked question that he is answering is this: Who is better at identifying its master? (Isaiah 1:3) An ox, a donkey, or a Jew. The rebellion of the people of Israel is evident before God. And so he calls them to task. How can they claim to be so wise and still refuse their master's commands? Why would the people of Judah "feast" on straw when God set before them the bread of life?
Stuart