EGYPT MY PEOPLE is a contemplative, verse-by-verse study of Isaiah 19. This chapter contains a dual prophecy, directed both to literal Israel and to spiritual Judah—the Church of today. This oracle is a strong expression of the truth that God smites in order to heal (Is19:22). The initial breakdown is followed by a renewal which goes beyond anything promised to a Gentile nation in the Old Testament. Perhaps Egypt is shown here in its two aspects: first, as the worldly power to which Israel was always looking (Is20:5) and secondly, as part of God’s world, for which He cares, with a place in His kingdom in which present ranks and races will be quite superseded.