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In the Christian context, the resurrection of the dead is based on the resurrection of Jesus Christ after the crucifixion, which forms the basis of the Christian faith that all people will experience resurrection at the end of time to face the final judgment. In the Old Testament, death is understood as the separation between body and spirit. After we die, our bodies will decompose and become soil again while the spirit will leave our bodies for the afterlife, also known as Sheol. There is also a belief in the resurrection of the dead, which is the physical return of the body from the dead. This belief is reflected in books such as Daniel and Isaiah, which state that at the end of time, God will raise the dead to eternal life or eternal punishment. This concept of resurrection affirms the belief in divine justice and restoration, where each person will receive reward or punishment according to their deeds. In Christian theology, the resurrection of the dead provides hope for eternal life as well as complete redemption, and simultaneously reminds the faithful of the importance of living righteously and faithfully to God's teachings.  

Isaiah, a prophet in the 8th century BC in Jerusalem, has an important role in Jewish and Christian religious traditions. He began receiving divine revelations around 742 BC when the Assyrian Empire expanded its territory westward. Isaiah understood the political and foreign issues facing the Jewish kingdom, including relations with other countries such as Egypt, Ethiopia, and Assyria. Although the reigns of Jeroboam II and Uzziah were marked by economic prosperity, social justice was often overlooked. Isaiah firmly rebukes the rich and officials who oppress the poor, and he calls for the restoration of justice. In addition to being a prophet, Isaiah was also active in political affairs, believing that divine messages should play a role in political decisions. Although his advice was often ignored, he nevertheless warned of the consequences of sin and announced future arrivals promised in prophecy, including the coming of Immanuel. Methodologically, Isaiah received a divine call in the 8th century BC, facing moral and political challenges in Judah, and through that vision and call, he demonstrated faithfulness and the power of faith in conveying divine messages.

Fasting should not only be considered as a mere ritual act, but should have a concrete form that means carrying out an act of liberating justice. Fasting is voluntary abstinence from food in order to achieve a certain goal. or also add abstinence from eating and drinking. This research aims to find out the meaning of fasting according to Isaiah 58:1-12 and its implications in the lives of Christians today. The research method in this scientific work is a qualitative method with a descriptive approach. From the results of the Exegetical study of Isaiah 58:1-12, increasing social awareness and giving more attention to others, especially to those who are less fortunate or in need. Through fasting, Christians can draw closer to God and experience closer bonds with others.

Basically, if a Christian who serves in government lives outside the control of absolute norms, then he tends to break the rules when carrying out his duties and responsibilities. The Bible teaches that sin is the greatest violation of God's law, so that humans are considered guilty before Him and deserve punishment (Romans 3:23 ; 6:23; Isaiah 59 :2). Acts of corruption are regarded as evil deeds in God's eyes, because they do not meet God's standards in leading (cf. Romans 13 :1-4) and should be God's servants who serve the interests of the people. In principle, followers of the Christian religion are called by God to sit in government with the aim that they can carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the teachings of the Bible. To achieve this, adherents of Christianity are expected to prepare themselves to live in faith and holiness according to the teachings of the Bible. According to the author's opinion, it is very important to build faith from an early age before someone plunges into the world of government. This is so that they can be formed and matured in their faith so that they can become witnesses of Christ in community service. Saint Augustine once said, as Price explained, that if Christians live according to the values of the Bible, then they will show genuine love for others  

The New Testament is the main source in understanding Christology which is the science of theology that talks about Christ the Messiah. Talking about Christology, the letter to Hebrews has the highest Christology. In Hebrews 2:13 the author understands it as "Jesus' relationship to the Father and his solidarity with the children" which is the result of a quote from the OT in Isaiah 8:17-18. However, this has given rise to much debate. How could the author of Hebrews understand Isaiah 8:17-18 as the relationship between Jesus to the Father and his solidarity with the children who have been given to Him, while there clearly talks about the life of the prophet Isaiah and his children who still choose to cling to God even though they are in the midst of an unbelieving nation. For this reason, in interpreting Hebrews 2:13 we use an approach using steps of interpretation (understanding the use of the Old Testament into the New Testament).

Prophecies about the coming of the Messiah are recorded in the Old Testament and have been fulfilled in the New Testament. The prophecy delivered by the prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel is a prophecy of the coming of the Messiah to redeem mankind from sin and He will come as King for all nations. The arrival of the Messiah in the Old Testament is associated with the fall of the Kingdom of David and He comes as a liberator in suffering and He comes as a strengthener of the Kingdom of David. The Messiah came as a leader who brought His people into prosperity and peace. In the New Testament the Messiah came as a bringer of salvation for mankind. He came to free humans from sin and humans live in peace.