This vision is the glory of Christ (John 12:41). (Moody). of Scripture. I can only imagine Beloved, perhaps it is not your mouth, but your wandering eyes which need to be cleansed of defiling, pornographic images. We learn much about heaven in these few verses. while Jotham was king (2 Kin. Both this woman and Isaiah show the close link between humility, coming helplessly before the Lord, and obedience. Oy - 23x in 22v - Nu 21:29; 24:23; 1Sa 4:7, 8; Isa 3:9, 11; 6:5; 24:16; Jer 4:13, 31; 6:4; 10:19; 13:27; 15:10; 45:3; 48:46; Lam 5:16; Ezek 16:23; 24:6, 9; Hos 7:13; 9:12, How does Isaiah express woe? Isaiah sadly unlike the disciples did not receive a promise of procuring men but rather a promise of reproving men because of their rejection of Truth. The ruler of Babylon used the opportunity of his illness and recovery to send congratulations to him, probably seeking to form an alliance with Judah against Assyria at the same time (2 Kin. This period of the Day of the Lord corresponds to the last 3.5 years ofDaniel's Seventieth Weekduring which time the Campaign of Armageddon will be waged and be brought to an abrupt termination when the King o kings returns (Rev 19:11-16-note) and defeats all of His and Israel's enemies (Rev 19:17-21-note). All the saints adore Thee, Nor is He obligated to offer salvation to everyone forever. The Whole Bible We see the "ultimate" faithful remnant in the time of the "terminal generation" of the Nation of Israel which is described by the prophet Zechariah who writes, It will come about in all the land, Declares the LORD, That two parts in it will be cut off and perish; But the third will be left (REMNANT) in it. My friend, you cannot rush into the presence of God. Kaphar includes the ideas of to forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, reconcile or make reconciliation. A burning coal - The Seraphim are themselves "burning ones" and here bring a "burning coal". His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. The nation, consisting of the remnant, will, under the hand of their Messiah-Deliverer, revive and be glorified (see Isa 11:1-note). We do know that God had revealed Himself to men in the past in similar ways. Prophets The primary function of pen at the beginning of a clause is to express precaution. GIVE. On the other it is the execution of Gods righteous judgment. When Job really saw who he was, he said. Peace for Ukraine; Amir Tsarfati; Andrew Wommack; Daily Devotional; Bill Johnson A final question which needs to be answered is why Isaiah was to preach and call the nation to repentance which was already judicially blind. Or in awe of you be still? It constantly foreshadowed the work of the Cross. (See context inCommentary- Isaiah). Man can only see God as He has revealed Himself. Unclean (tame')!" 29:4; John 12:40; Acts 28:26,27; Rom. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95). ", Taken away (05493) (cuwr) conveys the primary sense of to turn aside and thus means to depart, remove, or be removed. Isaiah saw himself This booklet emphasizes the danger of Downey's most recent book . Angels tremble, martyrs weep, and saints perfected praise Him now! Your joys, pains, sacrifices, and triumphs last for a moment before disappearing forev If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. More from John MacArthur The Home of a Godly Shepherd John MacArthur, 3 days ago He saw that he was a sinful man in a sinful community. (Lk 5:8) (Isaiah 6 - The Prophet's Cleansing and Commission). Rather His hardening is an element of His righteous judgment on recalcitrant sinners. 4:8), and we can almost feel the ""doorposts and thresholds"" of the temple shaking. There will come a day when He will come and deal out. Historical Books Woe is me! All corrupt, my heart within me, wretched, wicked through and through! In 701 B.C. Also, he does not provide as clear a distinction between the future temporal kingdom and the eternal kingdom as John does in Revelation 20:110; 21:122:5. What will happen, then, when such a king dies, and coupled with that death there comes the recognition that a resurgent Assyria is pushing nearer and nearer? You will see the gospel detailed in God's own words as He reveals His Messiah, His love for Israel, and His promises for you. Joshua Jesus calls those who know they need to be humble before his power and presence. Too many Christians want to hold on to a "spiritual experience" with the Lord, rather than be prepared to go out to share the Lord with others. If the constellation of human gifts and attainments, distinctions and usefulness, on which unsanctified and unmortified self so delights to gaze, have not retired into oblivion, the Sun of Righteousness has yet to rise upon our souls with healing in His wings. He saw Jehovah which is enough to know. 15 or solely to chs. Jesus is Jehovah. Job 14:7ff. Isaiah 6:13 YET THERE WILL BE A TENTH PORTION IN IT, AND IT WILL AGAIN BE SUBJECT TO BURNING, LIKE A TEREBINTH OR AN OAK WHOSE STUMP REMAINS WHEN IT IS FELLED. As in the case of Pharaoh, Yahweh's hardening is not arbitrarily imposed on a righteous or even morally neutral object. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95). Isaiah 3:9 (note) declares that the people of Judah "have brought disaster upon themselves," but Isa 29:9, 10 indicates that the Lord was involved to some degree in desensitizing the people. 18:4, 22; 2 Chr. Humility is the elevator to spiritual greatness. Perhaps this is a preview of believers calling out to other believers in a symphony of praise to God. The Hebrew imperatival forms (Commands) are employed rhetorically and anticipate the response Isaiah will receive. 36: Word Biblical Commentary : John. GOD is honored when His truth is preached, no matter what attitude the hearers take toward it, and that Word will not return void, but will accomplish the divine purpose (Is 55:11). FOR SALE! 4:8). The prophet Daniel spoke about these days of future national purging, purifying and refiningwriting Now at that timeMichael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise. Damah - 15x in 14v in the NAS - Ps 49:12, 20; Isa 6:5; 15:1; Jer 6:2; 14:17; 47:5; Lam 3:49; Hos 4:5, 6; 10:7, 15; Obad 1:5; Zeph 1:11. (Da 12:1, 7-10-note). B & H Publishing Group), it is impossible to link Isaiah 6 solely to chs. Instead of erasing the prophet with a blast of holiness, God sent an angel to cleanse and forgive Isaiah. They are not "originally mythically conceived with serpents' bodies" as one popular Hebrew lexicon suggests, for they clearly are described with feet, face and wings (no hands described). Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (ca. His conscience was burdened by a sense of personal weakness and failure. Praise God. We must come to the Mercy-Seat (Christ Himself) that we may obtain mercy." He details numerous aspects of Israels future kingdom on earth not found elsewhere in the OT or NT, including changes in nature, the animal world, Jerusalems status among the nations, the Suffering Servants leadership, and others. Even though God is longsuffering and a God of love, His love and patience cannot be assumed presumptuously. the altar of sacrifice, which prefigured the Cross. Ironside -Even though the Word seemed to have no other effect than to harden them in their sins and rebellion, Isaiah was to proclaim the message faithfully. Isaiah 60 - The Glorious Light of God's Kingdom A. The beams and lintels trembled at the cry, The quiet passionate insistence of His "Follow Me" (Mt 4:19, 8:22, 9:9, 16:24, 19:21) was spoken to men with every power wide awake. Raymond Ortlund feels that the burning coal, belongs to the place of sacrifice and atonement and forgiveness. But the prophet Isaiah came as close to seeing God as anybody in the biblical record. 1 Thessalonians Thus, things which glorify God are things which show the characteristics of His being to the world. And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him. John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). The Holiness of God & His People by John MacArthur from Right Now Counts Forever 2021 National Conference If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. The derivative noun 'awon occurs with only the derived, abstract theological notion of the root: "infraction, crooked behavior, perversion, iniquity, etc. For the next few days, well consider attitudes of our hearts that open us to prayer. (2 Kin. It calls from your heart to the heart of God with greater effect than all your uttered pleas. More than any other prophet, Isaiah provides data on the future day of the Lord and the time following. The glory of Israel in the Kingdom of God. 20:12ff. Johannine Writings in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. 13:14, 15; John 12:39, 40, 41; Acts 28:25, 26, 27. Philemon Their own perfections and beauty were not to be seen in the presence of the glory of the Lord. Matthew Henry (concise commentary) has a balanced comment noting that "God sends Isaiah to foretell the ruin of His people. In the midst of wrath, God remembers mercy. You come into His presence because you are in Christ. On the one hand this is the fruit of their own depravity. Ryrie -After the 70 years in Babylon, a tenth would return. Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. Titus The fishing expedition has brought in its first catch. 7-11. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, They are My people, And they will say, The LORD is my God. (Zechariah 13:8-9-note). In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. Wounded hands remove my filthiness, Gods caress in every move. Will I stand in your presence, Girdlestone in his classic work "Synonyms of the OT" says that Adonai, indicates the truth that God is the owner of each member of the human family, and that He consequently claims the unrestricted obedience of all The claim upon man's service which is set forth in the title Adonai is well illustrated by Mal 1:6, where Jehovah says, "A son honors his father, and a servant his master (or masters); if, then, I be a father, where is mine honour? Heb. What is to be heard is the message of God through Isaiah, and what is to be seen are the works of God which prominently display His providence. The Greek title, Doxa Kurion, is translated as the glory of the Lord. Doxa means brightness, brilliance, or splendor, and it depicts how the Shechinah Glory appears. 2022ho04575 h isaiah cuenca peterson 0 45 silverhorn ct apt 41 merced ca 95348 20230302 2022ho05929 h katherine m swinburne 144832 3533 6th ave #5 san diego ca 92103 20230302 2022ho05932 h samuel crigan 0 4925 robert j mathews pkwy,suite 100 el dorado hills ca 95762 20230302 2022ho06060 h judy c hu 0 1571 46th ave san francisco ca 94122 20230302 18:7). R. J. D. Utley - There is also the reassurance that God lives and works with sinful, fallen, marred people (e.g. Eugene Rapay. From the Hebrew root, meaning "existence." Isaiahs preaching was therefore to be a part of the judgment of God resulting in judicial blindness upon the nation. Holy, holy, holy! Even if he uses his lips to praise and worship God, they are still unclean lips because he is unclean. Lord God Almighty! Also known as the evangelical Prophet, Isaiah spoke much about the grace of God toward Israel, particularly in his last 27 chapters. What Tozer said about the importance of his view of God can be said about each one of us. All rights reserved.For details about our copyright policy, click here: https://www.gty.org/about#copyright Amos Because of their sin which is presented in the first five chapters, they are judged by God. Pentateuch The threat of an Assyrian invasion forced Judah to promise heavy tribute to that eastern power. In the year of King Uzziahs death mine eyes have seen the king. (See context inThe Book of Isaiah, Chapters 139), Warren Wiersbe has an interesting thought on the significance of Isaiah 6, Anyone reading Isaiahs first two messages (Isaiah 1-5) might be inclined to ask, What right does this man have to pronounce judgment on the leaders of our land and the many worshipers in the temple? The answer is in this chapter: Isaiahs account of his call to ministry. Arise, shine; For your light has come! Like Israel beneath Mount Sinai, the words of his heart are, Do not have God speak with us or we will die (Ex 20:19). It reveals to him his condition. See related study of this great Name of God - Jehovah Rapha: (Jehovah Rophe) The LORD our Healer, Vine -The people had so persistently perverted their ways that they had gone beyond the possibility of conversion and healing. Only so can we really be prepared to give an effectual testimony. If we let the Spirit of God bring us face to face with God, we too shall hear something akin to what Isaiah heard, the still small voice of God; and in perfect freedom will say, "Here am I; send me." when he penned the account of Sennacheribs death (cf. He condemned the empty ritualism of his day (e.g., 1:1015) and the idolatry into which so many of the people had fallen (e.g., 40:1820). Isaiah received the message of chapter 5, and in ch. The new service was a big hit with people who were too busy to park and eat, let alone sit at a table. This Adonai is surrounded by the fiery seraphim, who not only cover their eyes before their thrice holy Lord, but with their wings are ready instantly to do His bidding. Fish adds that "Symbolically the fire had a purifying effect, but the cleansing came not from the fire, but from the initiative of the Lord and the fact that a sacrifice for sin had been offered. He could only confess his helplessness and fallen estate. Maybe at your last backyard barbecue, the wind blew a bit of hot ash from your charcoal grill and singed your skin. Again the theme is sounded: the Messiahs glory is revealed in His suffering. Minor Prophets Woe! Vine says it should be rendered "His glory is the fullness of the whole earth". The pattern of literal fulfillment of his already-fulfilled prophecies gives assurance that prophecies of Christs second coming will also see literal fulfillment. Galatians (cp Nu 21:5, 6, 7, 8, 9, cp Jesus' teaching Jn 3:14, 15 , 2Co 5:21, cp destruction of the idol Israel had made from the bronze serpent 2Ki 18:4). Behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child" (Jer 1:6). Matthew Whenever you read in the Old Testament that any man saw the Lord, understand it of the Second Person of the Divine Trinity, the Lord Jesus Christ. The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the entire Bible. These numbers are on the rise and account for half the deaths in the state. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. (This ironic command is comparable to saying to a particularly recalcitrant individual, "Go ahead, be stubborn!"). Copyright 2007, Grace to You. All we have to do is recognize that we are not very good fishermen recognize our failures and faithlessness. And for this reason (What reason? 1. (See context inThe MacArthur Bible Commentary), Gary Smith has a good summation of the principle of judicial hardening explaining that, The doctrine of hardening people's hearts is a controversial perspective that initially seems almost inappropriate for a preacher or for God. In the majority of cases chatta'ah denotes sins against man, e.g. April 10, 2013. Lets also remember that God made us holy in Jesus Christ not just to prepare us for heaven in the sweet by-and-by, but so we can live above the pull of sin in the mixed-up here-and-now. Zephaniah The verbs are in the imperfect tense, describing what they were doing continually. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. The joyful strain of the trumpet betokens the splendor of his triumph, leading captivity captive, and well might the clarions ring out the tidings of Emmanuels victorious return. A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God. The New Testament They also speak on the call of Isaiah and his response to God. Isaiah 6:10b reflects the people's attitude and might be paraphrased accordingly: "Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their mind, repent, and be restored, and they certainly wouldn't want that, would they?". (Moody). Because Sin continually chases after us, seeking to drag us into the miry clay!) But God's redeeming grace hastened to meet his need, applying to his lips a coal from the incense altar (originally from the altar of blood sacrifice; cf. Series: The Gospel According to God. We only know God as He has revealed Himself. You have never really seen the Lord, my friend, if you feel that you are worthy or merit something or have some claim upon God. One might paraphrase: "Your preaching will desensitize the minds of these people, make their hearing dull, and blind their eyes.". Despite the use of irony, we should still view this as a genuine, albeit indirect, act of divine hardening. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Choose Book of Bible to Study (See Oswald Chambers on Isaiah 6:5: The Concentration of Personal Sin). Thus this "emphatic Semitic triplet" underscores God's extreme/unsurpassed level of holiness, an infinite degree of holiness. Tame' - 88x in 78v in the NAS - defiled(1), ill(1), unclean(83), unclean thing(1), unclean woman(1), who was unclean(1).Lev 5:2; 7:19, 21; 10:10; 11:4-8, 26-29, 31, 35, 38, 47; 13:11, 15, 36, 44-46, 51, 55; 14:40, 41, 44, 45, 57; 15:2, 25, 26, 33; 20:25; 22:4; 27:11, 27; Nu 5:2; 9:6, 7, 10; 18:15; 19:13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22; Dt 12:15, 22; 14:7, 8, 10, 19; 15:22; 26:14; Josh 22:19; Jdg 13:4; 2Chr 23:19; Job 14:4; Ec 9:2; Isa 6:5; 35:8; 52:1, 11; 64:6; Jer 19:13; Lam 4:15; Ezek 4:13; 22:5, 10, 26; 44:23; Hos 9:3; Amos 7:17; Hag 2:13, 14. 40 "Comfort, comfort My people," says your God. It is then that the young man experiences one of the most solemn and significant visions of Scripture. Nashville: Thomas Nelson). There is no record in Scripture of angels singing. The figure involves rescue from danger, since those caught are caught alive (on the term alive, see Nu 31:15, 18; Dt 20:16; Josh 2:13; 2 Maccabees 12:35; on the fisher and being hooked, Jer 16:16; Ezek 29:4, 5, 6; Amos 4:2; Hab1:14, 15, 16, 17). The temple - What Temple? 20; Is. As an aside, this surely points to an amazing display of grace from God to man, that the man Isaiah would even be permitted to look upon such a sight without dying (cf Ex 33:20, Jn 1:18, 6:46, 14:9, Col 1:15-note, 1Ti 6:16), Thine angels adore Thee, Calloused means to make insensitive or to deaden feelings or morals. Within this sarcastic framework, Isaiah 6:10a must also be seen as ironic. The chambers of abomination are all closed until Christ shines in upon the soul. (See context in The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament). This revelation of God as the absolute Lord ruling over the affairs of people caused the prophet to lament over his own sinfulness. After crushing the Gentile kingdoms Messiah establishes His Millennial Kingdom(Da 2:34-35-note,Da 2:44-45-note). Luke-Acts (Isaiah - Expository Notes), From this passage one can conclude that the servants of the Holy King may be called upon to. All high and lofty views of its own false glory annihilated by clear and close views of the true glory of Jesus. (The Bookends of the Christian Life-recommended read - I have read this one 3-4 times. Notice the extent of his sense of sinfulness. Rather this hardening is the outworking of the message of Pr 29:1. Used by permission. Beloved, we all do well to ponder the truth that the Lord always fulfills His Word, even though the fulfillment may be long in coming. Isaiah, chapter six is a message that the judgment of God is not only in the future, it may also be now. 10:4); or it may be 2) an indication of the sanctuary scene with the smoke rising from the altar of incense; or 3) the smoke may be an indication of the wrath of Yahweh (cf. Keep the context in mind remembering that in Isaiah 1-39 the message is primarily one of condemnation and that Isaiah 1-12 is directed to Judah and Jerusalem. (Ed: Truth be said if we went and told exactly what Isaiah was to go and tell, keep listening but do not perceive, etc, that message would not be well received! Isaiah 5-6: 8/19/1979: An Eye for an Eye, Part 2: Matthew 5:38-42: 8/26/1979: Warning to an Apostate Nation: Jeremiah: 8/26/1979 . Peter could not stand the contrast between the purity and power of Christ and his own sinfulness. In this verse God is describing to Isaiah the "fruit" of his proclamation - insensitive hearts, dull ears, and dim eyes! John MacArthur writes that "Isaiahs message was to be Gods instrument for hiding the truth from an unreceptive people. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. Pauline Epistles Isaiah was God's man before he had this experience, but it still had a tremendous effect on him. Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. They are already rebellious and hostile to God. The conception is sublime: but it makes us feel how altogether inconceivable the personal glory of the Lord must be; if light itself is but His garment and veil, what must be the blazing splendour of His own essential being! Since service is in question, Moses (appropriately) addresses Jehovah as Lord. Christ will reign personally on this earth as we know it, as well as in the new heavens and new earth (Rev. Job was a self-righteous man. The response is instantaneous and total. A genuine meeting with Jesus alters ones perspective. One is that the judgment of blindness over the nation as a whole did not preclude the salvation of individuals. Jotham was a builder and a fighter like his father, but spiritual corruption still existed in the Land (2 Kin. Then they got into sin, and it wasn't long until the judgment of God fell upon them. The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 2. Moses feels his weakness and incompetence, and Moses said unto the LORD [Jehovah], O my Lord [Adonai], I am not eloquent, etc. Removed men far away - This prophecy is spoken in the past tense, as if it had already been fulfilled. Isaiah 6 is a good representative because it captures the majesty of God's Person, His perfect holiness and overwhelming presence. (Nu 14:21), Later in the context of a prophecy of the coming Millennial Age Isaiah God says, For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. Robed in righteousness, and holy: Hear the Voice of Judgment ring! Dallas: Word, Incorporated), John Calvin commenting on John 12:41 writes, Lest readers should think that this prediction was inappropriately quoted, John expressly states, that the prophet was not sent as a teacher to a single age, but, on the contrary, that the glory of Christ was exhibited to him, that he might be a witness of those things which should take place under his reign. He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity of Judah because of this departure from the Lord (39:6, 7). For example, at the completion of Solomons Temple (note) in Jerusalem, It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. The judgment on the nation Israel did not preclude the repentance of a remnant (cf. But this holy thing touches Isaiah's dirty mouth, and it does not hurt him, it heals him. I know you will apply hard to German, but do not forget the culture of the inner manI mean of the heart. Psalm 18:8). The coal touched his mouth, corresponding to Isaiahs sense of unclean lips and his imminent prophetic calling. Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. Guzik writes that "The remnant will indeed return (Ed: From Babylonian exile back to Judah), but even the remnant will eventually be judged. Isaiah was struck with awe, and even terror, when he saw a vision of God on His throne. I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. That happened to Israel in Isaiahs day and to many of the individuals in it. 1 Peter 739 B.C. How could such a one as he live in the presence of the almighty and holy God? Who did Isaiah see? (SeeIsaiah 1-39: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition), John Fish offers a sobering summation of the last section of Isaiah 6, The preaching of Isaiah in Isaiah 6 calls us to remember a solemn and important message of Scripture. What we believe about God is so crucial because everything else in our lives is built on that foundation. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. The servant of GOD is responsible to the Lord Himself. Roma Downey, who has never renounced her extensive New Age involvement, is now firmly entrenched and aligned with contemporary Christian leadership. Nahum Isaiah They need to have their lips touched with a living coal. This was true in the nations around Israel, as well. I am a sinful man. Having received his commission, he is to go forth in the name of the One who sends him, declaring the message committed to him. and continued for 29 years to ca. Isaiah was to preach to stony soil in order that it might be apparent that the nation no longer was responsive to God and was ripe for banishment. March 20, 2018. No man can see Me and live! (Exod. Volume 96:325. Man cannot see God in His essence. God does not need or want servants who think they are doing God a favor. It is true that God does bless His Word even when it is given out by those who are playing around with sin, but in time God judges them severely. Ruth Make sure this day includes some time alone with the Lord to thank Him for His holiness, and consider what it means to be holy the way He is holy. The call of Moses serves as another illustration. (Is 11:9, cf Isa 40:5 describing the Second Coming of the Messiah - see Mt 24:30), Habakkuk records the prophecy that in the Millennial Age, The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.
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