Bareness/Productivity- Isaiah 54, Genesis 1, . Their refusal to receive Truth!) of Scripture. Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8. (See context in Bible Knowledge Commentary) (Bolding added), It appears evident, from this passage, that the glory which the prophet saw was the glory of Jehovah: John, therefore, saying here that it was the glory of Jesus, shows that he considered Jesus to be Jehovah. Pentateuch It has pleased GOD to commit the declaration of His truth to men rather than to angels. Therefore, since Jn 12:41 refers to Jesus, it makes Him the Author of the judicial hardening of Israel. In 701 B.C. Email / username or password was incorrect! So in 701 B.C. Wisdom Literature Isaiah 6:9,10 has been the subject of much debate and speculation because instead of calling his readers to repent and to not harden their hearts, these verses command Isaiah to issue a proclamation which is just the opposite! ), J N Oswalt offer his explanation of why the vision is dated from Uzziah's death, He had been a true king. All this describes, in a twofold application, the circumstances of the remnant both after the return from captivity and hereafter in the great tribulation. ; Is. ISAIAH 6:1-4.I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE 1 In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. The pattern of literal fulfillment of his already-fulfilled prophecies gives assurance that prophecies of Christs second coming will also see literal fulfillment. Isaiah saw the pure holiness of God and heard the pure praise from undefiled lips (Seraphim) and realized that his lips which had been contaminated by sin were not worthy to be instruments of perfect praise to the thrice holy God (cf what God will do for men of impure lips in Zeph 3:9). A man may so harden himself in evil as to render his condition irremediable, and this by Gods retributive judgment upon him. His name was Paul, and he cried out, "O wretched man that I am! Although I was an unregenerate teenager, this hymn always seemed to strike a peculiar chord in my heart, until one day at age 39 after studying the Minor Prophets, the Holy One of Israel, the Messiah, came to take up residence within my heart and "Holy, Holy, Holy" became even more meaningful (My Testimony to God's Grace). The Bible tells us that no one can see God and live, so awesome is His presence. But passivity and helplessness are not the same. 6, he sought the Lord for understanding and instruction When he saw Him in the temple, he pronounced a woe on himself: Isaiah realized two things in ch. This message is also a message that grace really is grace. 16:7) and the Assyrian king gladly responded, sacking Gaza, carrying all of Galilee and Gilead into captivity, and finally capturing Damascus (732 B.C.). Behold, His glory filleth all the earth!. His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. God is spirit (John 4:24). The related root word adon can be used of God or man. Questions and answers with John Piper. The Gospels This is an encouraging truth! ), Judah developed into a strong commercial and military state with a port for commerce on the Red Sea and the construction of walls, towers, and fortifications (2 Chr. Shane and Shane The Hebrew word Shechinah, from the root shachan, means to dwell. The Greek word skeinei, which is similar in sound as the Hebrew Shechinah (Greek has no sh sound), means to tabernacle. In the Old Testament, most of these visible manifestations took the form of light, fire, or cloud, or a combination of these. For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. O Lord, he was saying, Lord, you called me to be a fisher of men and I failed. Will I dance for you Jesus, It calls from your heart to the heart of God with greater effect than all your uttered pleas. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Jehovah Sabaoth, LORD of hosts, of armies, Knowledge Of The Holy - A W Tozer's classic book on God's Attributes, He Reigns - "Holy, Holy, Holy is our Lord God Almighty.". The coal touched his mouth, corresponding to Isaiahs sense of unclean lips and his imminent prophetic calling. In his commentary, John MacArthur reminds us of the dire consequences of elevating an unqualified shepherd: "The church must heed Paul's warning and not lift up those whom the Lord will later have to cut down." Used with permission from John MacArthur. April 10, 2013. 1Sa 20:1 Ps 59:3, or against God, mainly in the historical and prophetical literature. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. A new visitors' center brings the mountain up close, satisfying the curiosity of many who want a firsthand look inside the famous mountain. 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. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible This coal came from the altar before Gods throne--the real altar of which the earthly ones were only copies or shadows. In great measure, according to the purity and perfection of the instrument, will be the success. But in the uncertainty that often surrounds faith comes the divine honoring of its presence and a calm voice that says, Dont be afraid. Grace is active. 18:4, 22; 2 Chr. God sometimes, in righteous judgment, gives men up to blindness of mind, because they will not receive the truth in the love of it. Isa 6:11-13) was fulfilled by 701 B.C. And the LORD will be King over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one. Although the nation of Israel like a great tree might have been felled (North exiled to Assyria in 722BC, South exiled to Babylon 586BC) and therefore appear to have been completely destroyed, "a tenth" pictured as a "stump" will retain the "holy seed" (cf Isa 4:3-note), which in turn appears to picture faithful Jews who believe in their Messiah (they are part of the believing remnant), the holy seed of Abraham. Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Paul exhibited a similar increase in awareness of his sinful state as grew in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. El doctor John MacArthur compila en esta obra ms de 35 aos de labor pastoral . In Isaiah 41:1 God says, "Coastlands, listen to me in silence, and let the peoples gain new strength; let them come forward, then let them speak; let us come together for judgment." "The key to overcoming fear is resting on the pillars of the promises of God." As He was unchangeable in His favor to Jacob, so will He be to His believing posterity. You come to the Father through Christ. Jer 26:18,19 with Mic 3:12). To argue over how he saw Him is to miss the splendor of this scene. Whatever the case, being burned wasnt a pleasant experience. Ezekiel The Lord healed Hezekiahs critical illness, as Isaiah had predicted (38:5; 2 Kin. Isaiah prophesied during the period of the divided kingdom, directing the major thrust of his message to the southern kingdom of Judah. 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. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. That's another way of saying that theology matters. 2 Chronicles We should only be offended if we are offended by the fact that God is a God who judges sin. Pentateuch (See context in John notes)(Bolding added), Isaiahs sight of Gods glory is described, Isaiah 6:1, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, etc. The evangelist expounds this of Christ, which is an evident proof of the Deity of Christ, that He is Jehovah; for it was Jehovah Whom the prophet there saw (Matthew Poole's Commentary on the New Testament) (Bolding added), Believer's Study Bible (Criswell) writes that, The passage undoubtedly refers to the magnificent vision of Isaiah (cf. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95). There would be conviction of sin, but no cleansing. Besides, it's too late for that!". 6; that God is sovereign; that He is holy; the first provides comfort, the second, terror The call had gone to Peter in verse 10, but all those who experience the catch follow Jesus. Donna played a pivotal role in taking the disco, dance music, and R&B scene to new heights. For the past few days, weve considered aspects of Gods nature that need to be understood to foster prayer. But too many of our schedules allow too little time for reflection and meditation on God and His Word. Glory(03519)kabod means literally to be heavy or weighty (only rarely used literally), the figurative use ("heavy with sin") being more common. 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. Luke-Acts Sinners are transformed into servants of God. Vol. 1944 Moody Publishers, Play & praise as you ponder one day seeing Holy Holy Holy, Praise to the Lord the Almighty - Fernando Ortega (recommended! All that changed, however, when Uzziah died. who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" Judah also began to incur opposition from Israel and Syria to her north during his reign (2 Kin. In moments like that it is easy to see the futility of any hope but an ultimate one. 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. He said - Who? Jesus has taken Peters humble faith and scared him to death with Gods presence. Volume 96:325. From heavy derives the idea of a "weighty" person in society, one who is honorable, impressive, worthy of respect, the meaning in >50% of uses. No man can see Me and live! (Exod. One to the other called and praised the Lord: Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! (Moody). For each occasion we must come to the Throne by way of the Cross. God starts out graciously revealing his will and offering repentance, but if people repeatedly reject God, eventually the day of hardening and judgment will come. Woe! Perhaps you accidentally stepped on a live coal from your campfire during your last vacation. Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (ca. 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. The verbs are in the imperfect tense, describing what they were doing continually. These numbers are on the rise and account for half the deaths in the state. Comment: God considers Isaiah 6:9, 10 so significant that they are quoted no less than six times in the NT (Mt 13:14, 15; Mk 4:12; Lk 8:10; Jn 12:40; Acts 28:25, 26, 27, 28; Ro11:8)! Its a familiar passage, often associated with missions conferences or sermons on Gods holiness, and rightly so. Only John reports the early Judean ministry of that year ( John 1:19 - 4:42 ). ", Seraph - 7 OT uses - Nu 21:6, 8; Dt 8:15; Is 6:2, 6; 14:29; 30:6, In Numbers seraph is used of the fiery serpents, And the LORD sent fiery serpents (seraphim) among the people and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. The Gospels In Isaiah 6:10 shamen is translated in the Septuagint withpachuno(from pachus = thick) which means to make fat and is used only in Acts 28:27+and Mt 13:15, both usesin the passive voice (action or effect coming from without from an unmentioned force, in context assumed to be God ="divine passive") figuratively meaning to become dull or calloused. Isaiah Tass 4. Matthew Henry (concise commentary) has a balanced comment noting that "God sends Isaiah to foretell the ruin of His people. The derivative noun 'awon occurs with only the derived, abstract theological notion of the root: "infraction, crooked behavior, perversion, iniquity, etc. Those from among you. Don't just flee, but fill that "spiritual vacuum" with persistent proper pious pursuit of ) righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart (Ed: Select your "spiritual running companions" prayerfully and carefully). This verse is a classic example of a chiasmus in which there is an inversion in the second set of phrases of the order of similar words in the first section. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 790739 B.C. (Beasley-Murray, G. R. (2002). It is the vision of God as Adonai which started him out on his prophetical career. Jan 1, 1984. The Old Testament Wrestling: Results for D'Agnese, Shoreline, RCK Mat Wars tournaments and Jan. 2-8 meets. Isaiah 6:10b is also clearly sarcastic. Keep on listening do not perceive keep on looking do not understand - Can you imagine Isaiah's first reaction upon hearing these words he was to speak to the people of Judah - to say they are not seeker friendly would be an understatement! Note that in Isa 6:5 Isaiah laments that he is morally unworthy to be in the King's presence. 2 Timothy Concordia Self-Study Note - The nearer one comes to God, the more he feels his own sinfulness and unworthinessas did Abraham (Ge 18:27). 28:3). 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! The result is that many Christians want their worship the way they want their hamburgers. Cody Walker 7. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. Izaac Thompson 6. But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord! That live coal was witness of the fire, ever burning, which was never to go out (Leviticus 6:13). Although God is omnipresent, He has chosen to manifest His presence in certain locations and at certain times within history. (, The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. 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? This revelation of God as the absolute Lord ruling over the affairs of people caused the prophet to lament over his own sinfulness. It certainly was for Isaiah. Calloused means to make insensitive or to deaden feelings or morals. God is as adon is described as "majestic" (Ps 8:1, 9), as "Lord of the whole earth" (Ps 97:5), as the Lord "above all gods" (Ps 135:5) because He is the sovereign Lord of the universe. Moody Publishers) Note that most of these dates are approximations and not indisputable facts. Ruined (01820) (damah) primarily means made to cease, come to one's end, cut off, undone, doomed to die. All rights reserved. I saw the Lord sitting on a throne - How? On the other it is the execution of Gods righteous judgment. The whole earth is full of His glory - More literally this reads "The fulness of all the earth is His glory". and if I be a master (Adonim), where is my reverential fear?". Joel (See context inNew American Commentary- Isaiah 1-39). Job In the Old Testament this kind of symbolism is usually negative, but for Jesus it is clearly positive. Ruth (f) give a ray of hope in times of disaster and hopelessness. Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Paperback - January 12, 2021 by John F. MacArthur (Author) 182 ratings Part of: MacArthur Bible Studies (36 books) See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $11.79 20 Used from $6.49 30 New from $7.71 Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2 Shop items Great on Kindle Pastor John MacArthur. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. Overwhelmed by acute awareness of his own sinfulness This is remarkable considering Isaiah was a member of the religious elite" (Jerry Bridges), I am ruined - KJV "I am undone". Unclean lips - The words of one's lips reflect the state of one's heart, for as Jesus said "The mouth speaks out of that which fills the heart." 7-11. Perhaps we could expand our paraphrase: "Otherwise they mightrepent, and be restored, and they certainly wouldn't want that, would they? TODAY IN THE WORD - Visitors to the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington can now peer directly into the huge crater left by the volcano's deadly eruption on May 18, 1980. Then Solomon said, The Lord has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. Yet Isaiahs eager response, Here I am! (Isaiah 6:8) reveals how he was actively ready to respond to God. "With twain they covered their faces, and with twain they covered their feet." General Epistles Series: The Gospel According to God. Unfortunately, as Dr. Tony Evans points out, this "hurry up and get it" mentality has invaded the church. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2Th 1:8, 9). The throne of God is in the heavenly temple (Rev. Although, one should avoid dogmatic interpretation, it seems to predict that the remnant will pass through another "fire", which could refer to further chastisement. Although some of Isaiah's responsibilities might not seem very inviting, personal preferences and fear fade into the background when a person has had the privilege of seeing the glory of the Holy King. From now on Simon will be casting his nets in a different sea, the sea of humanitys need for God. He then could say, "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Php 3:7-note). He cried out that he was ruined or undone. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Lord God Almighty! Forgiven (03722) (kaphar/kapar) means to cover, to make atonement (to effect a kopher or ransom price, the price that God's justice required), make amends, to pardon, to release. He, that being often reproved, hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 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. (See context in The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament), How could this (Isa 6:9,10) be the message of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth (1Ti 2:3, 4)? The Astonishing Servant of Jehovah (Isaiah 53) John MacArthur Published on Apr 16, 2012 by JohnMacArthurGTY Now for this morning, I finally want you to open your Bible to the fifty-third chapter of If you feel led to join the hosts of heaven in proclaiming the utter holiness of our God, sing a relevant chorus or hymn, such as Holy, Holy, Holy, during your prayer time today (or see the links below). The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). As a result "their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened" (Ro 1:21-note). Antiochus IV of Syria almost consumed even this remnant during the inter-testamental period. ), It is interesting to note the parallels between the divine encounter in Isaiah 6 and that of Peter and the disciples with Christ in Luke 5, And when He (Jesus) had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." See a detailed discussion addressing the question "Did created men ever see the uncreated God? This people in context is a reference primarily to the people Judah and Jerusalem (Isa 1:1), a people of unclean lips! Isaiah 6. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men." 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. We do not know God as He really is. The voice of the Lord - The voice of Adonai, the supreme, sovereign God, the owner of everything, the Master and here Isaiah's Master. Nashville: Thomas Nelson). Isaiah knew he was standing before an awe-inspiring God when he had his vision in the temple. Isaiah 6:1IN THE YEAR OF KING UZZIAH'S DEATH, I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE, LOFTY AND EXALTED, WITH THE TRAIN OF HIS ROBE FILLING THE TEMPLE: To help keep this chapter in context observe the preceding table and the following outline adapted from Talk Thru the Bible which summarizes the first section of Isaiah dealing primarily with prophecies concerning the Kingdom of Judah, E The Destruction of Israel by Assyria Isa 7:110:4, 2 Sign of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz Isa 8:122, 3 Prophecy of the Messiahs Birth Isa 9:17, F The Destruction of Assyria by God Isa 10:512:6, 3 Restoration of the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 11:116, 4 Thanksgiving in the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 12:16, 790 - Uzziah (790-739BC) becomes king of Judah, reigns 52 years, 759 - Jotham becomes king of Judah assuming reign when Uzziah becomes leprous, 742 - Micah begins his prophetic ministry (cp ministry to Hezekiah Jer 26:18, 19, Mic 3:12), 739 - Isaiah begins prophetic ministry in year King Uzziah died (Isa 6:1f), 731 - Ahaz becomes king of Judah (2Ki 15:38, 16:1, 2Chr 28:1), 726 - Hezekiah becomes 12th king of Judah (2Ki 16:20, 18:1,2) and one of 3 best (2Ki 18:5), 722 - Shalmaneser (2Ki 17:3, 18:9) dies while besieging Samaria, Sargon seizes crown, 722 - Sargon of Assyria (Sargon) (Is 20:1) conquers Samaria (2Ki 17:6, 18:9, 10, 11, 12), 701 - Sennacherib (son of Sargon) of Assyria lays siege to Jerusalem, 695 - Manasseh becomes king of Judah (2Ki 21:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), 586 - Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquers Judah. THOUGHT - How do I respond when I "hear" the Master's voice (especially in His Word) commanding a certain response? 8 As for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, My lord, what will be the outcome of these events? 9 He said, Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time. Adonai, the Master commands. Amen, and Amen. If you can, use a fall barbecue or bonfire as an opportunity to meditate on the reality of Isaiahs coal. He evidently came from a family of some rank, because he had easy access to the king (7:3) and intimacy with a priest (8:2). Remember you are Gods sword, His instrumentI trust, a chosen vessel unto Him to bear His name. Slaves had a relationship and responsibilities that were different from that of hired servants. Prophets A. Woe is me - It is interesting to note the prophet himself pronounced 6 woes on Israel (Is 5:8, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22 - a different, albeit synonymous Hebrew word [hoy in Isaiah 5, 'oy in Isaiah 6] than that translated "woe" in this verse), but when confronted with the transcendent glory infinite holiness of God, in alarm and despair, he could only cry "woe". Current Bid: USD 4.99 Bid Online More Books from auctioneer: Spiritual Housecleaning : Protect Your Home and Family from Spiritual Pollution, 0 bids . Their main objective was to fulfill the wishes of their master. (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). SEND ME! Series: The Gospel According to God. His earthly lord and master had died, but what does that matter when the Lord of lords, the Adonai in the heavens, lives and reigns. When your face is before me Then - After Isaiah had received the specifics regarding his "difficult" mission. AC-81, Salt Lake Sector 1, Near BD Bus Stop, Kolkata: 700064; can an employer recover overpaid wages in pennsylvania; when to euthanize dog with cancer When all is said and done, Isaiah might as well preface and conclude every message with these ironic words, which, though imperatival in form, might be paraphrased as follows: "You continually hear, but don't understand; you continually see, but don't perceive. One might paraphrase: "Your preaching will desensitize the minds of these people, make their hearing dull, and blind their eyes.". Isaiah Despite the use of irony, we should still view this as a genuine, albeit indirect, act of divine hardening. Then I heard - When is "then"? What filled him with this self-abasement? 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. Isaiah confessed in Isa 6:5 ("I am a man of unclean lips") and the faithful God in His boundless mercy provided purification and forgiveness of his whole being (not just from unclean lips but from iniquity and sin). Nahum He doesn't permit it. 1Ti 1:15 (63-66AD) It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. There are many verses in the Bible which teach that God is invisible and cannot be seen. Isaiah refers frequently to the doctrine of the remnant (and a term often used synonymously = "survivors"), Remnant - Isa 10:20, 21, 22-note, Isa 11:11, 16-note, Isa 15:9, 16:14, 28:5, 37:4, 37:31, 37:32, 46:3, Survivor = Isa 1:9 Isa 4:2, 3 (he who is left and remains) Isa 37:32 Isa 66:19. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). It is ever thus when man is brought consciously into the presence of GOD. ", Oswald Chambers -God did not address the call to Isaiah; Isaiah overheard God saying, "Who will go for us?" That's one reason God commanded the Israelites to eradicate the Canaanites. (Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments) (Bolding added), Isaiah had seen the Lord of glory, Who is none other than Jesus HimselfJesus is God, yet He is also a distinct part of the mysterious Trinity, and He is also Jesus the Son. Insensitive (08082) (shamen/saman) is a verb which means to be fat or to become fat (Dt 32:15, Neh 9:25, Jer 5:28)and is used figuratively to describe one who is self-satisfied, surfeited, lazy (Neh 9:25) and insensitive to God's plans and unreceptive of His law and will (Dt 32:15). He could maintain his integrity in the presence of his friends who were attempting to tear him to bits. Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. But the topic of forgiveness is also front and center here and deserves our consideration. Like two sides of the same coin, both are real but can only be viewed and pondered separately. Unclean (tame')!" Again the theme is sounded: the Messiahs glory is revealed in His suffering. Isa 6:7) and observes that the earlier generations stubbornly hardened their hearts, but Ps 81:11-12, recalling this same period, states that the Lord "gave them over to their stubborn hearts." Though Isaiah may have been at the earthly temple, this describes a vision which transcends the earthly. What usually happens is that the soul is smitten with a sense of its sinfulness, and desires to withdraw from the Divine presence. Humility is the elevator to spiritual greatness. Isaiah 60 - The Glorious Light of God's Kingdom A. Isaiah 6 is a good representative because it captures the majesty of God's Person, His perfect holiness and overwhelming presence. (1) Ruined (2) Unclean (3) Live among unclean people (4) Seen the King. 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." Mark the profound humility of the seraphim-they veiled with their wings their faces and their feet. Confronted with a vision of Gods holiness, the future prophet felt crushed with the knowledge of his own sinfulness. He sets the standard; they fall short of it. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95)(Bolding added). (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. Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. 11:8). They need to confess the sins in their lives, because their service will be sterile and frustrating until that takes place. 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, Hezekiah became very ill with a life-threatening disease, but he prayed and God graciously extended his life for 15 years (2 Kin. In this context the Lord's holiness is first and foremost his transcendent sovereignty as the ruler of the world.
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