The document provides an overview and commentary on various passages from the book of Isaiah in the Bible. It discusses Isaiah's role as a prophet in ancient Israel, his prophecies about the coming Messiah that are reflected in the New Testament, and personal connections the author has to passages in Isaiah about divine healing. The document examines key themes in Isaiah like monotheism, the new Exodus, and God's plans for restoration and rebuilding according to his will and righteousness.
This document provides a summary of the book of Isaiah from the Bible. It discusses several key points from Isaiah, including prophecies about the coming Messiah in Isaiah 53, Isaiah's writing of the entire book despite claims of dual authorship, and personal connections the author has to passages in Isaiah 38 about God extending a king's life. The document references many other Bible passages and commentaries to support its examination of themes in Isaiah.
Isaiah 1 3, Gods Discipline And Our Responsegregjohnson
The document provides background information on the Book of Isaiah and the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses when Isaiah was written, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, and analysis of text from Isaiah chapters 1-3 found in the Great Isaiah Scroll. Key points include that the Book of Isaiah contains prophecies about judgment and promise, and passages from Isaiah foretell the coming of the Messiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem by King Cyrus over 150 years before Cyrus was born.
This document summarizes key passages from Isaiah chapters 41-45 about three servants: 1) The servant people of Israel, 2) An anonymous suffering servant messiah, and 3) The Persian king Cyrus as a messiah figure who was prophesied to free God's people. It explains that while the first servant represents Israel, the second suffering servant is Jesus Christ who would bring justice, light, and salvation. It discusses how Cyrus, though only fulfilling one messianic role as an anointed king, was specifically named by God over 150 years in advance to decree the Jews' return from exile and rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
The document provides an overview of the biblical book of Isaiah, including its structure, authorship, historical context, and key themes. It notes that Isaiah is considered one of the greatest books of the Old Testament. The book contains messages of both condemnation of sin and promises of future consolation. It falls into two major sections addressing judgment and redemption. Key events during Isaiah's prophetic ministry involved the Assyrian invasion during the time of King Hezekiah. The Dead Sea Scrolls helped confirm the reliability of the text of Isaiah.
1) Isaiah has a vision of God on His heavenly throne surrounded by angelic beings called seraphim. The seraphim praise God as holy.
2) Seeing the holiness and glory of God, Isaiah becomes aware of his own sinfulness. A seraphim touches Isaiah with a burning coal to purify him.
3) God commissions Isaiah to deliver a message to the people of Israel, even though many will not understand or accept it. Isaiah is to prophesy up until the time of exile when only a remnant will remain.
The document discusses the divisions and themes within the Latter Prophets section of the Hebrew Bible. It is divided into two sections: the Major Prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, and the Minor Prophets of Hosea through Malachi. Prophecy involves messages from God about past, present, or future events delivered through divination, dreams, or ecstatic states. Recurring themes include covenant faithfulness, judgment for straying from God, and hope for restoration. Introductions are provided for specific prophetic books and their historical contexts.
The Book of Isaiah was written between the 8th-6th centuries BC and attributed to three authors: Isaiah son of Amoz who prophesied in the 8th century; an exile disciple called Second Isaiah; and a post-exilic writer called Third Isaiah. Isaiah forms the idea that Jerusalem has a future with God as a city of justice and peace. The book contains prophecies, indictments of Israel/Judah for failing to create a just society, and hope for those disillusioned by the lack of progress. It conveys that a society of peace is possible when people cooperate with God's plans for justice.
This document provides a summary of the book of Isaiah from the Bible. It discusses several key points from Isaiah, including prophecies about the coming Messiah in Isaiah 53, Isaiah's writing of the entire book despite claims of dual authorship, and personal connections the author has to passages in Isaiah 38 about God extending a king's life. The document references many other Bible passages and commentaries to support its examination of themes in Isaiah.
Isaiah 1 3, Gods Discipline And Our Responsegregjohnson
The document provides background information on the Book of Isaiah and the Dead Sea Scrolls. It discusses when Isaiah was written, the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls in 1947, and analysis of text from Isaiah chapters 1-3 found in the Great Isaiah Scroll. Key points include that the Book of Isaiah contains prophecies about judgment and promise, and passages from Isaiah foretell the coming of the Messiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem by King Cyrus over 150 years before Cyrus was born.
This document summarizes key passages from Isaiah chapters 41-45 about three servants: 1) The servant people of Israel, 2) An anonymous suffering servant messiah, and 3) The Persian king Cyrus as a messiah figure who was prophesied to free God's people. It explains that while the first servant represents Israel, the second suffering servant is Jesus Christ who would bring justice, light, and salvation. It discusses how Cyrus, though only fulfilling one messianic role as an anointed king, was specifically named by God over 150 years in advance to decree the Jews' return from exile and rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
The document provides an overview of the biblical book of Isaiah, including its structure, authorship, historical context, and key themes. It notes that Isaiah is considered one of the greatest books of the Old Testament. The book contains messages of both condemnation of sin and promises of future consolation. It falls into two major sections addressing judgment and redemption. Key events during Isaiah's prophetic ministry involved the Assyrian invasion during the time of King Hezekiah. The Dead Sea Scrolls helped confirm the reliability of the text of Isaiah.
1) Isaiah has a vision of God on His heavenly throne surrounded by angelic beings called seraphim. The seraphim praise God as holy.
2) Seeing the holiness and glory of God, Isaiah becomes aware of his own sinfulness. A seraphim touches Isaiah with a burning coal to purify him.
3) God commissions Isaiah to deliver a message to the people of Israel, even though many will not understand or accept it. Isaiah is to prophesy up until the time of exile when only a remnant will remain.
The document discusses the divisions and themes within the Latter Prophets section of the Hebrew Bible. It is divided into two sections: the Major Prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, and the Minor Prophets of Hosea through Malachi. Prophecy involves messages from God about past, present, or future events delivered through divination, dreams, or ecstatic states. Recurring themes include covenant faithfulness, judgment for straying from God, and hope for restoration. Introductions are provided for specific prophetic books and their historical contexts.
The Book of Isaiah was written between the 8th-6th centuries BC and attributed to three authors: Isaiah son of Amoz who prophesied in the 8th century; an exile disciple called Second Isaiah; and a post-exilic writer called Third Isaiah. Isaiah forms the idea that Jerusalem has a future with God as a city of justice and peace. The book contains prophecies, indictments of Israel/Judah for failing to create a just society, and hope for those disillusioned by the lack of progress. It conveys that a society of peace is possible when people cooperate with God's plans for justice.
Understanding The Bible Part Five Psalms, Isaiah, Tobit, Judith, and EstherEdward Hahnenberg
Part Five presents the classification of Psalms as well as the possible borrowing of textual material from the Ugaritic culture. The Book of Isaiah is discussed as three separate texts with three different authors. Also discussed are the Books of Tobit, Judith, and Esther.
The document discusses various terms related to prophets in Hebrew scripture such as nabi, ro'eh, and hozeh. It also discusses concepts like the divine council, monotheism vs henotheism, and debates around the authorship of the book of Isaiah. Key points include that nabi referred to spokespeople for God who delivered judgments, ro'eh and hozeh referred to seers or visionaries, and debates emerged as early as the 12th century around whether one or multiple authors wrote the book of Isaiah based on references to later historical events.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, including readings and commentary. The first reading from Exodus describes Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The responsorial psalm praises God. The second reading from 2 Corinthians encourages Christians to live in unity and peace. The gospel from John focuses on God's love for the world seen in sending his Son so that all may believe and have eternal life.
The book of Isaiah contains prophecies of both judgment and consolation. It is divided into two main sections - the first (chapters 1-39) contains denunciations of Israel's sins and prophecies of coming judgment in the form of exile. The second section (chapters 40-66) provides consolation through prophecies of Israel's future restoration and redemption through the coming Messiah. Key events and themes include Isaiah's call and vision of God, prophecies concerning Christ's virgin birth and kingdom, and predictions of Babylon's fall and Israel's return from exile over 150 years later under Cyrus.
Hezekiah hears of the Assyrian threat and tears his clothes in distress, covering himself in sackcloth. He goes to the temple to pray. He sends his most senior officials to the prophet Isaiah to request his prayers for the people, as the nation is in great trouble and distress. Isaiah is seen as having special access to God and ability to intercede through prayer during this difficult time for Judah.
The document provides a summary of the biblical book of Ezekiel chapter 37, which contains Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones. In the vision, God asks Ezekiel if the dry bones can live again, and commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones. As Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together and are clothed with flesh and skin, but have no breath. God then commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the breath, and as he does so breath enters the bodies and they come alive as a vast army. God explains that the vision signifies his ability to restore the people of Israel to their homeland from exile, bringing new life where there seemed to be no hope. The document then discusses the concept of biblical hope and how
The document summarizes information about three major prophets in Judaism: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah and urged the people of Judah to trust fully in God. Jeremiah warned the people of Judah that if they did not stop idol worship and injustice, Jerusalem would be destroyed, which later occurred when it was captured by Babylon. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in Babylon, warning of Jerusalem's destruction and promising God would bring them back to their land.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are commissioned to communicate God's salvific message. If you are quiet about God's Word, think again your Christian vocation, because you are not doing well.
Fr. Cielo
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
This document discusses spiritual warfare and the armor of God. It explains that there is a battle between good and evil, and the enemy is Satan and his demonic forces. It describes the characteristics of Satan and his army. It then outlines the armor of God that Christians should put on, including truth, righteousness, salvation, faith, and the sword of the spirit. It emphasizes that through faith in Jesus Christ and prayer, Christians can withstand Satan's attacks by putting on the full armor of God.
The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, major stalwarts in defending God’s Covenant, in the midst of corruption and decadence in what was once the promised land.
Philip preaches in Samaria and many people believe. The apostles in Jerusalem hear of this and send Peter and John to Samaria. Peter and John pray for the new believers in Samaria to receive the Holy Spirit, and they do. The psalmist praises God for his mighty deeds and calls all people to worship God for what he has done. 1 Peter encourages Christians to always be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully, and that it is better to suffer for doing good as Christ did.
Initiating a 40-Day Evening Watch to Unlock Provision, from Chuck Piercemlyaya
Chuck Pierce is initiating a 40-day evening prayer watch from 6-9 PM each evening focused on unlocking provision, revelation, and purpose. Each evening will include times of worship, prayer, and releasing prophetic revelation. Participants are encouraged to meditate and pray during this time. The letter provides 21 daily prayer points to use during the first 21 days of the watch, each focused on a different Bible passage involving evening times and asking God for specific things like strategies, refreshing, and seeing your provision. The goal is to open a portal through worship and prayer like what Abraham and Jacob experienced to gain revelation for breakthrough in key areas.
The document summarizes the first reading from Acts 1:1-11 about Jesus' ascension. It discusses how Jesus appeared to the apostles after his resurrection and taught them for 40 days about the kingdom of God. It describes how Jesus told the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and await the Holy Spirit. It recounts that as the apostles watched, Jesus was lifted up into heaven. Two men in white garments told the apostles that Jesus would return in the same manner.
B I B S T U D Lesson 16 Old Testament ProphetsDennis Maturan
1. The document discusses the role and messages of Old Testament prophets such as Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi, and Daniel.
2. It also mentions other relevant Old Testament characters like Queen Esther and the Maccabees.
3. The prophets spoke messages from God, warning of punishment for disobedience but also hope if the people repented, and some prophesied of the coming Messiah.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study on the 5th Sunday of Easter, including summaries and commentary on the readings.
The first reading from Acts discusses how the apostles appointed seven men to oversee daily food distribution so they could focus on prayer and preaching. The responsorial psalm affirms God's protection for those who fear him. The second reading from 1 Peter describes Christians as living stones built into a spiritual temple, with Jesus as the cornerstone. The Gospel reading from John features Jesus reassuring the disciples by promising to prepare a place for them in heaven and that he is the way to the Father.
The document provides an overview of Psalms, including who wrote them, how they are divided, their various types and purposes. It discusses that Psalms come from "psalmos" in Greek and "Thehelim" in Hebrew, meaning "songs of praise". It also covers the different authors of Psalms like David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, and others. Key Psalms types discussed are laments, messianic Psalms, and Psalms of degrees.
This sermon from First Baptist Church discusses the book of Zephaniah. It warns that God will judge all people and the earth on the Day of the Lord for their sins, including idolatry. Idolatry is worshipping anything other than God, such as material possessions or pleasures. The sermon encourages identifying and destroying personal idols through seeking God, confessing sins, and trusting in Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation.
This document provides an overview and summary of the book "Isaiah's End-Time Vision" by Gerald Flurry. It discusses how Isaiah's prophecies were meant for both ancient Israel and end times Israel. Most of Isaiah's temple prophecies are addressed to God's Laodicean Church today. The introduction frames God's perspective in speaking to the heavens, earth, angels and mankind, showing His plan to create mankind to rule the universe. It emphasizes that Isaiah's message is ultimately God's message for today.
Isaiah has a vision of God on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels called seraphim. When Isaiah sees the glory and holiness of God, he becomes aware of his own sinfulness. One of the seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal to purify him. In response to God's question of who will spread His message, Isaiah volunteers. God then commissions Isaiah to deliver a difficult message to the people - that they will hear God's word but not understand or perceive its meaning. Isaiah is to make the people's hearts and ears unwilling or unable to receive God's message.
Understanding The Bible Part Five Psalms, Isaiah, Tobit, Judith, and EstherEdward Hahnenberg
Part Five presents the classification of Psalms as well as the possible borrowing of textual material from the Ugaritic culture. The Book of Isaiah is discussed as three separate texts with three different authors. Also discussed are the Books of Tobit, Judith, and Esther.
The document discusses various terms related to prophets in Hebrew scripture such as nabi, ro'eh, and hozeh. It also discusses concepts like the divine council, monotheism vs henotheism, and debates around the authorship of the book of Isaiah. Key points include that nabi referred to spokespeople for God who delivered judgments, ro'eh and hozeh referred to seers or visionaries, and debates emerged as early as the 12th century around whether one or multiple authors wrote the book of Isaiah based on references to later historical events.
The document provides materials for a Bible study on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, including readings and commentary. The first reading from Exodus describes Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai. The responsorial psalm praises God. The second reading from 2 Corinthians encourages Christians to live in unity and peace. The gospel from John focuses on God's love for the world seen in sending his Son so that all may believe and have eternal life.
The book of Isaiah contains prophecies of both judgment and consolation. It is divided into two main sections - the first (chapters 1-39) contains denunciations of Israel's sins and prophecies of coming judgment in the form of exile. The second section (chapters 40-66) provides consolation through prophecies of Israel's future restoration and redemption through the coming Messiah. Key events and themes include Isaiah's call and vision of God, prophecies concerning Christ's virgin birth and kingdom, and predictions of Babylon's fall and Israel's return from exile over 150 years later under Cyrus.
Hezekiah hears of the Assyrian threat and tears his clothes in distress, covering himself in sackcloth. He goes to the temple to pray. He sends his most senior officials to the prophet Isaiah to request his prayers for the people, as the nation is in great trouble and distress. Isaiah is seen as having special access to God and ability to intercede through prayer during this difficult time for Judah.
The document provides a summary of the biblical book of Ezekiel chapter 37, which contains Ezekiel's vision of the valley of dry bones. In the vision, God asks Ezekiel if the dry bones can live again, and commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the bones. As Ezekiel prophesies, the bones come together and are clothed with flesh and skin, but have no breath. God then commands Ezekiel to prophesy to the breath, and as he does so breath enters the bodies and they come alive as a vast army. God explains that the vision signifies his ability to restore the people of Israel to their homeland from exile, bringing new life where there seemed to be no hope. The document then discusses the concept of biblical hope and how
The document summarizes information about three major prophets in Judaism: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Isaiah prophesied about the coming Messiah and urged the people of Judah to trust fully in God. Jeremiah warned the people of Judah that if they did not stop idol worship and injustice, Jerusalem would be destroyed, which later occurred when it was captured by Babylon. Ezekiel prophesied to the exiles in Babylon, warning of Jerusalem's destruction and promising God would bring them back to their land.
Dear brothers and sisters,
We are commissioned to communicate God's salvific message. If you are quiet about God's Word, think again your Christian vocation, because you are not doing well.
Fr. Cielo
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
This document discusses spiritual warfare and the armor of God. It explains that there is a battle between good and evil, and the enemy is Satan and his demonic forces. It describes the characteristics of Satan and his army. It then outlines the armor of God that Christians should put on, including truth, righteousness, salvation, faith, and the sword of the spirit. It emphasizes that through faith in Jesus Christ and prayer, Christians can withstand Satan's attacks by putting on the full armor of God.
The prophets Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel, major stalwarts in defending God’s Covenant, in the midst of corruption and decadence in what was once the promised land.
Philip preaches in Samaria and many people believe. The apostles in Jerusalem hear of this and send Peter and John to Samaria. Peter and John pray for the new believers in Samaria to receive the Holy Spirit, and they do. The psalmist praises God for his mighty deeds and calls all people to worship God for what he has done. 1 Peter encourages Christians to always be ready to explain their faith gently and respectfully, and that it is better to suffer for doing good as Christ did.
Initiating a 40-Day Evening Watch to Unlock Provision, from Chuck Piercemlyaya
Chuck Pierce is initiating a 40-day evening prayer watch from 6-9 PM each evening focused on unlocking provision, revelation, and purpose. Each evening will include times of worship, prayer, and releasing prophetic revelation. Participants are encouraged to meditate and pray during this time. The letter provides 21 daily prayer points to use during the first 21 days of the watch, each focused on a different Bible passage involving evening times and asking God for specific things like strategies, refreshing, and seeing your provision. The goal is to open a portal through worship and prayer like what Abraham and Jacob experienced to gain revelation for breakthrough in key areas.
The document summarizes the first reading from Acts 1:1-11 about Jesus' ascension. It discusses how Jesus appeared to the apostles after his resurrection and taught them for 40 days about the kingdom of God. It describes how Jesus told the apostles to remain in Jerusalem and await the Holy Spirit. It recounts that as the apostles watched, Jesus was lifted up into heaven. Two men in white garments told the apostles that Jesus would return in the same manner.
B I B S T U D Lesson 16 Old Testament ProphetsDennis Maturan
1. The document discusses the role and messages of Old Testament prophets such as Elijah, Elisha, Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micah, Jeremiah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Ezekiel, Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi, and Daniel.
2. It also mentions other relevant Old Testament characters like Queen Esther and the Maccabees.
3. The prophets spoke messages from God, warning of punishment for disobedience but also hope if the people repented, and some prophesied of the coming Messiah.
The document provides information for an upcoming Bible study on the 5th Sunday of Easter, including summaries and commentary on the readings.
The first reading from Acts discusses how the apostles appointed seven men to oversee daily food distribution so they could focus on prayer and preaching. The responsorial psalm affirms God's protection for those who fear him. The second reading from 1 Peter describes Christians as living stones built into a spiritual temple, with Jesus as the cornerstone. The Gospel reading from John features Jesus reassuring the disciples by promising to prepare a place for them in heaven and that he is the way to the Father.
The document provides an overview of Psalms, including who wrote them, how they are divided, their various types and purposes. It discusses that Psalms come from "psalmos" in Greek and "Thehelim" in Hebrew, meaning "songs of praise". It also covers the different authors of Psalms like David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, and others. Key Psalms types discussed are laments, messianic Psalms, and Psalms of degrees.
This sermon from First Baptist Church discusses the book of Zephaniah. It warns that God will judge all people and the earth on the Day of the Lord for their sins, including idolatry. Idolatry is worshipping anything other than God, such as material possessions or pleasures. The sermon encourages identifying and destroying personal idols through seeking God, confessing sins, and trusting in Jesus Christ as the only way of salvation.
This document provides an overview and summary of the book "Isaiah's End-Time Vision" by Gerald Flurry. It discusses how Isaiah's prophecies were meant for both ancient Israel and end times Israel. Most of Isaiah's temple prophecies are addressed to God's Laodicean Church today. The introduction frames God's perspective in speaking to the heavens, earth, angels and mankind, showing His plan to create mankind to rule the universe. It emphasizes that Isaiah's message is ultimately God's message for today.
Isaiah has a vision of God on His heavenly throne surrounded by angels called seraphim. When Isaiah sees the glory and holiness of God, he becomes aware of his own sinfulness. One of the seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal to purify him. In response to God's question of who will spread His message, Isaiah volunteers. God then commissions Isaiah to deliver a difficult message to the people - that they will hear God's word but not understand or perceive its meaning. Isaiah is to make the people's hearts and ears unwilling or unable to receive God's message.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13. It summarizes that:
1) The passage promises comfort for God's people and the coming of a Messiah who will be a servant and bring salvation to all nations.
2) Jesus fulfills the prophecies as the suffering servant who is called and named by God from birth to be a light to the Gentiles.
3) The passage prophesies that the servant will be rejected but later worshipped, establish a new covenant, and guide God's people to salvation.
1. The document discusses how Jesus is Jehovah, the one God of the Old Testament, through comparisons of biblical passages.
2. Several Old Testament prophecies about Jehovah are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament, such as prophecies about the coming Messiah.
3. Attributes and actions exclusively used for Jehovah in the Old Testament, such as being the object of worship and judgment, are also applied to Jesus.
1. The document discusses how Jesus is Jehovah, the one God of the Old Testament, through comparisons of biblical passages.
2. Several Old Testament prophecies about Jehovah are shown to be fulfilled by Jesus in the New Testament, such as prophecies about the coming Messiah.
3. Attributes and actions exclusively used for Jehovah in the Old Testament, such as being the object of worship and judgment, are also applied to Jesus.
A very brief overview of Isaiah
Isiah;s prophesy is in part a response to the Song(s) of Moses
Moses called heaven and earth and withness and Isaiah calls heaven and earth in his openeing. Both promise chastizement but also redemption
and Isaiah and the song of Moses become remakable more like the New Testamant with regard to redemption.
-Redemption offered
-A son is given
- the voice crying in the dessert is prelude to songs of Messah
- true worship is exhorted
- the final servant song has Messiah rejected, suffer for sins, die and overcome death
- justice is exhorted
- Jerusalem goes from unfaithful to faithful and holy
- redemption is offered to the world
- in the 'new Jerusalem' rightousness dwells
- the book draws to a close with passages using wedding like celebration labguae like 'the marriage supper of the lamb does'
The document provides 5 fascinating facts about Easter:
1) When Jesus died on the cross, the temple veil was torn in two, which signified that all people now had access to God.
2) Jesus not only experienced the physical agony of crucifixion, but also the spiritual agony of feeling abandoned by God, to take on the punishment for humanity's sins.
3) Jesus was crucified at the same time Jewish people were killing their Passover lambs, as he was the ultimate sacrifice as the "Lamb of God."
4) After Jesus' resurrection, many saints who had died also rose from their graves in Jerusalem.
5) Religious leaders placed guards and seals on
The document discusses how prophets in the Bible preached the plan of salvation and fulfilled their duties of leading God's people and condemning sin. It provides examples of how Moses, Isaiah, Peter, Paul and Ellen G. White preached salvation through Jesus. It also explains how prophets organized worship, confronted moral issues, accurately predicted future events, and communicated their messages through writing, preaching and interviews.
King Uzziah's pride led to him being struck with leprosy, leaving his son Jotham to share the reign. Isaiah was called to prophesy during this crisis. God renewed Isaiah's call with a vision of His holiness while in the temple. Isaiah saw God on His throne with fiery seraphim praising His holiness. Isaiah was condemned but his sins were purged when a seraph touched his lips with a burning coal from the altar. When God asked who would prophesy for Him, Isaiah volunteered, saying "Here am I, send me." The vision strengthened Isaiah's faith to fulfill his mission despite opposition.
The Book of Isaiah contains prophecies given by Isaiah between 701 and 681 BC. Isaiah proclaimed messages of repentance and hope for God's deliverance to Judah, which faced threats from Assyria and Egypt. More than any other prophet, Isaiah foretold of the coming Messiah who would bring salvation and rule with justice, as well as the Messiah's suffering to pay for humanity's sins. Isaiah's prophecies focus on the salvation that will come through the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who fulfilled these prophecies.
God has a special plan to save all of Israel. The document discusses how God will fulfill his promises to Israel and save them in a way that extends beyond just the Church. It suggests that Jesus himself will come to Israel and save them, just as he will come for his bride, the Church. God will breathe life into the dry bones of Israel one last time. The document speculates that after the rapture of the Church, Israel will be resurrected and given an important role as bearers of the gospel during the tribulation period. Ultimately, Jesus will reveal himself as the Messiah to Israel and restore their joy for 1,000 years, showing how much God cherishes his beloved Israel.
Isaiah has a vision of being in the temple where he sees God sitting on a throne. Seraphim surround God praising him as holy. Isaiah realizes his own sinfulness in comparison. A seraph touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal from the altar, cleansing him and removing his guilt so he can be God's prophet.
THE SABBATH SCHOOL - 1st QUARTER 2021 - LESSON 2Adam Hiola
Isaiah has a vision of God on his throne surrounded by angels calling "Holy, holy, holy". He feels condemned for his sin until a burning coal touches his lips and cleanses him. When God asks who will spread his message, Isaiah volunteers, saying "Here am I, send me". God warns that many will reject the message and their hearts will harden, while those who accept will be called "holy seed". All Christians have a duty to spread the gospel in whatever work or profession they pursue.
This document provides an overview of the teaching and person of Jesus according to the Christian worldview. It discusses key aspects of Jesus' life and ministry, including his audience, timeline, the gospels, his deity and humanity as the Messiah according to the Old Testament, his names and titles, and his mission of proclaiming the kingdom of God, revealing God, founding a global movement, and atoning for sins. The document utilizes multiple Bible verses to support its presentation of Jesus.
This document provides context about the book of Isaiah and the prophet Isaiah's ministry. It discusses the historical backdrop of Isaiah's time period and how God worked through dramatic events like defeating the Assyrian army to make himself known to the nations and challenge their views of competing gods. The overarching goal of God establishing Israel was to introduce the world to the one true God and bless all nations, but the Israelites' own disobedience made this difficult.
This document discusses the fruit of the spirit of peace. It begins by examining Isaiah 43:1-7, where God reassures Israel not to fear because He has redeemed them and will protect them. The passage indicates God's special, loving relationship with His people. The document then notes how stressful modern life can be and questions how we can experience God's peaceful spirit. It explains that Isaiah 43 reveals God's love and care for Israel during their exile, giving them security despite their sins. The rest of the document provides discussion questions about developing intimacy with God in order to receive His peace, even during adversity.
Isaiah has a vision of God on his throne in the temple, surrounded by angels calling "Holy, holy, holy". Isaiah is overcome with guilt for his sinfulness. One of the angels touches Isaiah's mouth with a burning coal to purge his guilt. God asks "Whom shall I send?" Isaiah responds "Here am I. Send me!" indicating his willingness to be called into service for God despite his unworthiness.
God honors Pinchas for his zealous defense of God's honor by killing an Israelite man and his Midianite lover who were publicly engaging in immorality. As a result, God grants Pinchas the priesthood and an eternal covenant of peace. Later, God honors Moses' request to appoint Joshua as the new leader of Israel by having Moses lay hands on Joshua, symbolically transferring his authority. God also honors the request of the daughters of Zelophehad to receive their inheritance, showing God cares for both men and women equally.
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The document discusses prophecies from Isaiah about God restoring the heavens and earth and creating a new Jerusalem without weeping or crying. It then discusses passages from the New Testament about how believers should live in light of these prophecies, looking forward to Christ's appearing and purifying themselves. The document also provides summaries about the characteristics and features of Christ's future millennial kingdom based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, Daniel, and Revelation.
The document discusses the future reign of Christ on earth based on passages from Isaiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Revelation. It describes the main features of the future millennial kingdom as an earthly kingdom where Christ will reign for 1000 years after His second coming. Resurrected saints from all ages will reign with Christ on earth and assist in His rule. The kingdom will be a time of peace and prosperity without evil or harm.
This passage from Isaiah 58 discusses God's condemnation of empty worship rituals among his people that are not accompanied by righteous living and care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires loosening bonds of wickedness, sharing with the hungry, and clothing the naked. The prophet Isaiah lived during a time of rebuilding after the exile when the temple had been reconstructed but the city walls remained in ruins. God promises blessings of light, guidance, strength, and renewal for those who repent from sin and pursue justice. The sermon references other passages emphasizing that God desires mercy over sacrifice and that true salvation will come through God himself acting as righteous judge and redeemer through the coming Messiah.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 58:1-12. It examines God's condemnation of hypocritical worship among his people, who were going through the motions of fasting and prayer but without true repentance or care for the oppressed. God explains that true worship requires acts of justice, mercy, and humility. The document places this passage in historical context during the post-exilic period when the temple had been rebuilt but Jerusalem's walls remained in disrepair. It concludes by connecting Isaiah's prophecy to the ultimate salvation God provides through Jesus Christ.
1) The document discusses Isaiah 53, which prophesies the coming of Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity.
2) It analyzes various verses from Isaiah 53 that describe Jesus' humble upbringing, rejection, suffering, and death on the cross in fulfillment of these prophecies.
3) The author argues that the chapter paints a clear picture of Jesus and his redemptive work, though some Jewish people did not accept that it referred to him.
This document provides an analysis and commentary on Isaiah 53:1-12. It discusses how this passage prophesies Jesus as the suffering servant who would bear the sins of humanity. Some key points made include: Jewish people historically did not believe Isaiah 53 referred to Jesus as they were expecting a conquering messiah; the passage depicts the servant as having no beauty or majesty and being despised and rejected; it describes how he would bear our sorrows and be wounded for our transgressions so that through his suffering we can be healed. The document analyzes various verses in depth to draw connections between the prophecy and Jesus' life and crucifixion.
This document contains the summary of a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses Isaiah 46:3-13, focusing on God's care for his people and how he alone is worthy of worship unlike idols. It includes quotes from the Bible passage and hymns like "His Eye is on the Sparrow" to illustrate the theme that God watches over and protects believers.
This document provides a summary of a Sunday school class discussion on putting God first in all things and trusting in His care. It includes summaries of Bible passages from Isaiah, Psalms, and Matthew discussing not worshipping idols and trusting that God watches over His people. The hymn "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is analyzed, inspired by verses on God caring for even sparrows. The class discussed how tragedies can humble us and that God saves those who recognize their need.
God instructs Isaiah to comfort God's people with three messages: 1) God is sovereign and in control, even during difficult times. 2) God will fulfill his purposes, such as forgiving Israel and sending a Redeemer. 3) God will sustain his people, though all humanity is transitory except God's eternal word. The prophecy looks forward to Israel's restoration after the coming exile.
The document provides an overview of a Sunday school lesson on Isaiah 40. It discusses the historical context during Isaiah's time, the message of comfort God instructed Isaiah to provide to Judah facing exile, and how this message still applies today. The lesson focuses on how Isaiah conveyed that God is sovereign, will fulfill his purposes, and sustain his people. It also provides biblical references on God's comfort and plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The document provides an overview and summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a sermon given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against Assyria, the confrontation with Rabshakeh representing Sennacherib, Hezekiah's prayer to God, and God's response promising to defend Jerusalem for his own sake and for David. Key themes are God hearing and answering prayer, defeating the enemies of his people, and bringing hope and salvation.
The document provides a summary of Isaiah 34-39 from a Sunday School class. It discusses the historical context involving King Hezekiah of Judah rebelling against the Assyrian king Sennacherib in 701 BC. It describes the Rabshakeh threatening Jerusalem on behalf of Sennacherib, and Hezekiah praying to God for deliverance. God responds through Isaiah, promising to deliver Jerusalem and put a spirit in Sennacherib so he returns to his own land.
Isaiah 31 discusses God's promise to protect Israel and Judah if they trust in Him rather than forming alliances with other nations like Egypt. It warns that those who seek protection from Egypt will be put to shame, as the Egyptians are merely mortal while God is all-powerful. The chapter promises that God will come down to defend Jerusalem from Assyria, represented as a lion, and will shield and deliver His people. It calls the Israelites to repent and return to God to receive His protection.
The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 31. It summarizes that the chapter warns Israel and Judah against forming an alliance with Egypt and relying on Egyptian horses and chariots for protection against Assyria. While Egypt can provide military strength, God promises to protect Jerusalem himself. The chapter exhorts the people to repent from idolatry and return to trusting God for their defense. It prophesies that Assyria will fall not by human hands but by the sword of God in response to their threats against Judah.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sins and breaking God's covenant. This judgement is described in Isaiah 24-27 and referred to as Isaiah's Apocalypse. However, God also has a plan for salvation and will deliver the remnant of people from the ends of the earth who worship him. Ultimately, God will reign eternally in Jerusalem and provide salvation for all people through his son Jesus Christ.
God will judge the earth and its inhabitants for their sin and breaking of His covenant. Isaiah 24-27 discusses this coming judgement, including how God will devastate the earth and punish both earthly kings and the hosts of heaven. However, it also promises ultimate salvation and a banquet for all people on God's holy mountain when He defeats death. The passage encourages believers that though judgement is coming, God has a plan for hope and salvation through faith in Jesus Christ.
This document provides a summary and analysis of Isaiah 23:1-18. It discusses Tyre's historical relationship with Israel as an important Phoenician seaport city. God prophesied Tyre's destruction through Nebuchadnezzar and Alexander the Great because of the city's pride. The prophecy warns that no place, including Cyprus, will provide rest for Tyre's inhabitants. It also foretells that Tyre will be forgotten for 70 years but trade will slowly resume. The document applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations and his hatred of pride.
The document provides commentary on Isaiah 23, which prophesies the destruction of the Phoenician city of Tyre. It discusses Tyre's history and relationship with Israel, highlighting its pride and role in commerce and idolatry. The commentary explains how Tyre was destroyed multiple times according to prophecies by Isaiah and Ezekiel, and applies lessons about God's sovereignty over nations.
God promises that Judah will be protected from Syria and Israel, who plan to invade. The prophet Isaiah is sent to reassure King Ahaz of Judah, telling him not to be afraid and promising that the invading kingdoms will be destroyed within 65 years. However, when offered a sign by God, Ahaz refuses. So God himself promises a sign: a virgin will conceive and bear a son named Immanuel. Before this child is old enough, the threatened kingdoms will be destroyed by Assyria. Ahaz later submits to Assyria instead of trusting in God's promise of protection.
God promises his followers that Judah will be protected when Syria and Israel form an alliance against them. The prophet Isaiah tells King Ahaz of Judah not to fear the other kingdoms because within 65 years they will be destroyed. Ahaz refuses a sign from God confirming this. Isaiah then prophesies that a virgin will conceive and bear a son named Immanuel, as a sign that God will protect Judah. True to the prophecy, Assyria destroys Syria and Israel within the predicted timeframe.
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Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
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This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
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Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
2. The Isaiah Scroll
Designated 1Qlsa and also known as the Great Isaiah Scroll, is one of the
seven Dead Sea Scrolls that were first discovered by Bedouin shepherds in 1946
from Qumran Cave 1. It is the oldest complete copy of the Book of Isaiah, being
approximately 1000 years older than the oldest Hebrew manuscripts known
before the scrolls' discovery. 1QIsa is also notable in being the only scroll from
the Qumran Caves to be preserved almost in its entirety.
The Gospel According to Isaiah:
Although he wrote during the period of 740 to 700 BC, Isaiah is the prophet most
often quoted in the New Testament. He was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom
at the same time as Hosea, Amos and Micah. Isaiah was of the tribe of Judah,
and according to Rabbinic tradition was closely related to several Kings.
He was part of the aristocratic class and may have been raised in the King’s
palace in Jerusalem. Often called the greatest of Israel’s writing prophets,
Isaiah’s book is exceeded in length only by the Psalms and (just barely)
Jeremiah.
Tradition has it that after a long career as one of Israel’s prophets, Isaiah so upset
King Manasseh, to whom he was related, that the wicked king had him sawed in
half. This is hinted at in Hebrews 11:36-38 (Hall of Faith), part of a passage that
speaks of the danger one faced in being a man of God.
It reads: “Some faced jeers and flogging, while still others were chained and put
in prison. They were stoned; they were sawed in two; they were put to death by
the sword. They went about in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, persecuted
and mistreated―the world was not worthy of them.”
Isaiah was a farseeing prophet who recorded some remarkable prophecies
centering on the coming (1st & 2nd time) of God's Messiah. The 53rd chapter of
his prophecy is such a clear picture of Christ that this book is often called "The
Gospel according to Isaiah, or the Fifth Gospel."
Isaiah 53:3-4 NKJV
3 He is despised and rejected by men,
A Man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.
And we hid, as it were, our faces from Him;
He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.
4 Surely He has borne our griefs
And carried our sorrows;
Yet we esteemed Him stricken,
Smitten by God, and afflicted.
3. Isaiah 53:5-7 NKJV
5 But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed.
6 All we like sheep have gone astray;
We have turned, every one, to his own way;
And the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted,
Yet He opened not His mouth;
He was led as a lamb to the slaughter,
And as a sheep before its shearers is silent,
So He opened not His mouth.
Isaiah 53:10a NKJV
10a Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise Him;
He has put Him to grief.
• The plan pleased God.
Isaiah Chapter 53:
God's plan of redemption and His work of redemption are central in this
prophecy. That is even suggested in the name of the prophet himself -- Isaiah,
which means "God saves."
Isaiah:
The book of Isaiah itself is considered to be a miniature Bible. There are 66 books
of the Bible, and Isaiah has 66 chapters. The Bible divides between the Old and
the New Testaments, and Isaiah also divides into two halves. The Old Testament
has 39 books, and the first division of Isaiah has 39 chapters. The New Testament
has 27 books, and the second half of Isaiah (chapters 40-66) has 27 chapters.
The opening chapter of the second division of Isaiah, Chapter 40, describes the
ministry of John the Baptist, the forerunner of Messiah, the voice crying in the
wilderness, "prepare ye the way of the Lord." In the New Testament likewise, the
first figure introduced is John the Baptist, crying in the wilderness, "prepare ye the
way of the Lord." The closing chapter of Isaiah deals with the creation of the new
heavens and the new earth. Revelation, the last book in the New Testament,
deals with the same subject -- the creation of the new Heavens and the new
Earth.
This great prophecy of Isaiah, therefore, captures not only the theme of all
Scripture and its central focus on the Savior of mankind Himself, but also it
reflects the divisions of the Bible itself.
4. Isaiah:
The sudden change in theme has caused some liberal theologians to ascribe
the last 27 chapters, sometimes called the Book of Comfort, to an unknown
author they call Deutero-Isaiah. The fact that the last part of the book contains
much more in the way of specific prophecy helps them justify this dual
authorship, at least to themselves. This is because liberal theology pre-supposes
the impossibility of predictive prophecy, and therefore Isaiah couldn’t have
known the future.
But the Lord Jesus knew that Isaiah wrote the entire book. In John 12:38-41 He
quoted from both parts of Isaiah (53:1 first and then 6:10) attributing them to the
same author. If you need confirming opinions, the Jewish historian Josephus
thought so too, and evangelical Christianity overwhelmingly supports the book’s
single authorship.
The funny thing is, not only did Isaiah write the whole book, but many scholars
believe that a number of his prophetic passages had a dual fulfillment in mind.
The first would culminate in the Babylonian captivity, which came 100 years
later, while the second was for the end of the age (our day).
Many prophecies in the Bible have a double meaning, a near fulfillment and a
far fulfillment. Some even have a triple meaning!
I have a personal connection to Isaiah:
The Isaiah 38 story of Labor Day weekend 2004!
Jan and I were in New Orleans for the holiday and I had read Isaiah 37 late that
Friday night September 3, 2004 before I went to sleep. Then, a few hours later at
5:30 am on September 4th, I woke up with chest pains! I left the bedroom and
the pain went away.
A few minutes later, I went back into the bedroom where Jan was sleeping and
the pain came back. Because there were feather pillows and a feather
comforter in the bedroom, I assumed that the feathers were causing some kind
of reaction so I went back into the other room and the pain went away again.
Since I had just read Isaiah 37 the night before, I thought that I would read Isaiah
38 while Jan slept a little longer. The first verse of chapter 38 says: “And Isaiah
the prophet went to King Hezekiah and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set
your house in order, for the time for you to die has come.’”
5. Isaiah 38:1-8 NKJV
Hezekiah’s Life Extended
1 In those days Hezekiah was sick and near death. And Isaiah the prophet, the
son of Amoz, went to him and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Set your house in
order, for you shall die and not live.’”
2 Then Hezekiah turned his face toward the wall, and prayed to the Lord, 3 and
said, “Remember now, O Lord, I pray, how I have walked before You in truth and
with a loyal heart and have done what is good in Your sight.” And Hezekiah
wept bitterly.
4 And the word of the Lord came to Isaiah, saying, 5 “Go and tell Hezekiah, ‘Thus
says the Lord, the God of David your father: “I have heard your prayer, I have
seen your tears; surely I will add to your days fifteen years. 6 I will deliver you and
this city from the hand of the king of Assyria, and I will defend this city.” ’ 7 And
this is the sign to you from the Lord, that the Lord will do this thing which He has
spoken: 8 Behold, I will bring the shadow on the sundial, which has gone down
with the sun on the sundial of Ahaz, ten degrees backward.” So the sun returned
ten degrees on the dial by which it had gone down.
A personal connection to Isaiah:
I told Jan that it did not work out well for Hezekiah to live 15 years past what God
had originally said was His will so I suggested that we ask God, not necessarily
to extend my life, but that His will be done.
This past Friday I finished my 16th (15+1) year post heart attack!
I thank God that He has seen fit to allow me to live another 16 years!
Isaiah 1
Israel’s ancient apostasy typifies an end-time apostasy, with salvation reserved
for some who repent.
Isaiah 2
Isaiah 2:4 is taken as an unofficial mission statement by the United Nations.
Isaiah 2:4 NKJV
4 He shall judge between the nations,
And rebuke many people;
They shall beat their swords into plowshares,
And their spears into pruning hooks;
Nation shall not lift up sword against nation,
Neither shall they learn war anymore.
6. Overview:
God’s Plan for the World:
God’s Holiness, Righteousness and God’s Plan
Monotheism first seen in Isaiah 44:6.
A New Exodus in Isaiah 40 & Isaiah 55.
The Acceptable Year of the LORD in Isaiah 61:2.
The God of the Great Exchange Isaiah 61:3.
The God of Restoration, Rebuilding Isaiah 61:4-5.
The acceptable year of the Lord (Isaiah 61:1-2)
Luke 4:16-24 KJV
16 And He (Jesus) came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up: and, as His
custom was, He went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and stood up for
to read.
17 And there was delivered unto Him the book of the prophet Esaias (Isaiah). And
when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written,
18 The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He hath anointed Me to preach the
Gospel to the poor; He hath sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach
deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty
them that are bruised,
19 To preach the acceptable year of the Lord.
20 And He closed the book, and He gave it again to the minister, and sat down.
And the eyes of all them that were in the synagogue were fastened on Him.
21 And He began to say unto them, This day is this Scripture fulfilled in your ears.
22 And all bare Him witness and wondered at the gracious words which
proceeded out of His mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?
23 And He said unto them, Ye will surely say unto Me this proverb, Physician, heal
thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy
country.
24 And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.
7. Luke 4:28-30 KJV
28 And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with
wrath,
29 And rose up, and thrust Him out of the city, and led Him unto the brow of the
hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast Him down headlong.
30 But He passing through the midst of them went His way,
Oh, exactly what did Isaiah write in chapter 61?
Isaiah 61:2 NKJV
2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord, (Jesus stopped here)
And the day of vengeance of our God; (yet to be fulfilled)
To comfort all who mourn,
Verses 1-2a:
Jesus is the ultimate Preacher and the Redeemer of Israel Who rescues them. He
says specifically, “Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing” (Luke
4:21). The Jews that were saved during Christ’s ministry, and those being saved
during this church age, still do not fulfill the promise of the salvation of the nation
to come in the end time (Zechariah 12:10-13:1; Romans 11:25-27).
Isaiah 61:2 "To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of
vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;“ This is where Jesus stopped
reading in the synagogue (Luke 4:19), indicating that the subsequent writing in
the rest of the chapter (verses 2b to 11), awaited the second coming of Christ.
“Day of vengeance”: As part of His deliverance of Israel, the Lord will pour out
wrath on all who oppose Him (59:17-18; Revelation chapters 6-19).
There will come a day when it will be too late.
The day of vengeance:
The signs of the Lord's return seem to be with us in this day. But the day of
vengeance has not come yet. Note that it mentions 'a year of the Lord's favour'
and only 'a day of vengeance'. We are still in that period known as the year of
the Lord's favour.
But I want to make mention of the last part of the verse which is a reason to
rejoice. He comforts those who mourn! God comes along side of us, He is with
us. His presence and companionship strengthens us. I am sure that you can
think of times in your life when you have experienced God’s comfort!
8. Isaiah 61:3 NKJV
3 To console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
The God of the Great Exchange:
The Gospel, the Good News is all about the great exchange. It's not about a self
improvement trip. It isn't about you trying to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. It
is about exchanging what God is, for what you are not. The greatest of all
exchanges is given in the verse: 2 Corinthians 5:21 God made Him who knew no
sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in
Him.
Our verse here in Isaiah has three exchanges mentioned that govern a person's
emotional and mental well-being: Garland for ashes, gladness for mourning and
praise instead of heaviness. The figures suggest the difference between a funeral
and a wedding. At a funeral service Jews put ashes upon their heads and mourn
and lament; at a wedding, they wear beautiful bridal wreaths and garments of
praise. They would also put on oil.
We play a part in this though. If all we ever do is think about what is wrong and
moan to God and others about our condition then it is quite likely that spirit of
heaviness will remain. We need to put on the garment of praise. 'Thinking must
be turned', Martin Luther said, 'so that you can say 'Christ lives.'' God will give
comfort but He doesn't want us to be spiritual babies our whole life either. He
wants us to encourage ourselves in Him just as David had to learn and do.
1 Samuel 30:6 Moreover David was greatly distressed because the people
spoke of stoning him, for all the people were embittered, each one because of
his sons and his daughters. But David strengthened himself in the LORD his God.
The spirit of heaviness is so prevalent in our age. So many are being weighed
down, so many anxious. So many in depression and we are bombarded through
increased pressure, increased busyness and increased stress. Again, King David
knew of this spirit of heaviness and he experienced what it was like to be freed
from this!
9. The God of the Great Exchange:
Psalm 40:1-3 NKJV
1 I waited patiently for the Lord;
And He inclined to me,
And heard my cry.
2 He also brought me up out of a horrible pit,
Out of the miry clay,
And set my feet upon a rock,
And established my steps
3 He has put a new song in my mouth—
Praise to our God;
Many will see it and fear,
And will trust in the Lord.
• God gives new songs... Songs of praise.
• It is a reason for thankfulness.
The God of Restoration and Rebuilding:
Isaiah 61:4-5 NJKV
4 And they shall rebuild the old ruins,
They shall raise up the former desolations,
And they shall repair the ruined cities,
The desolations of many generations.
5 Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks,
And the sons of the foreigner
Shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.
The immediate context of this verse is the restoration of Israel when Jesus returns.
And I have spoken recently of how God will restore all things on this Earth. Jesus
spoke of the 'regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on His glorious throne...'
And we saw that this word is pal-ing-ghen-es-ee'-ah - From two Greek words -
Palin - meaning once more or again, and Genesis.
So this word means 'Genesis Again' or 'Genesis Once More'. But thank God that
He is a God Who does this in the lives of men today. He does this in our lives.
What we have ruined, He can rebuild. What we have wrecked, He can restore.
That which we have broken, He can repair.
10. Now we may not have such a radical testimony, but God is in the restoration
and rebuilding business today with us as well. We too may sing...
Something beautiful, something good.
All my confusion, He understood.
All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife
But He made something, beautiful out of my life.
(https://jesusplusnothing.com/series/post/Isaiah61)
Chapters 55–66 are an exhortation to Israel to keep the covenant. God's eternal
promise to David is now made to the people of Israel/Judah at large. The book
ends by enjoining righteousness as the final stages of God's plan come to pass,
including the pilgrimage of the nations to Zion and the realization of Yahweh's
kingship (Jesus during the 1,000-year reign is the far fulfillment).
Before passing judgment on worshipers in a bygone era (during Isaiah’s day),
perhaps we should confess the sins of the "worshiping church" today.
According to researcher George Barna, 93 percent of the households in the
United States contain a Bible and more than 60 percent of the people surveyed
claim to be religious, but we would never know this from the way people act.
One Protestant church exists for every 550 adults in America, but does all this
"religion" make much of a difference in our sinful society? Organized religion
hasn't affected the nation's crime rate, the divorce rate, or the kind of
"entertainment" seen in movies and on TV.
The average church allocates about 5 percent of its budget for reaching others
with the Gospel, but 30 percent for buildings and maintenance.
At a time when the poor and the aged are pleading for help, churches in
America are spending approximately 3 billion dollars a year on new
construction. Where churches have life and growth, such construction may be
needed, but too often the building becomes "a millstone instead of a milestone,"
to quote Vance Havner. At least 62 percent of the people Barna surveyed said
that the church was not relevant to today's world and is losing its influence on
society.
It may be that, like the worshipers in the ancient Jewish temple, we are only
going through the motions. (See The Frog in the Kettle by George Barna,
published by Regal Books.)
Bible Exposition Commentary (BE Series) - Old Testament - The Bible Exposition
Commentary – The Prophets.
11. Isaiah didn't stop with the diagnosis but also gave the prescription, because he
wanted Judah to be a righteous people (Isaiah 1:16-31).
Judah was a place where injustice and treachery flourished, and the helpless
were mistreated by the powerful. Things were so bad that the people’s
hypocritical acts of religious observance made God sick.
Chapter 1 Theme:
God's charge against Israel
Chapter 1 is God's solemn call to the universe to come into the courtroom to
hear God's charge against the nation Israel.
Isaiah lived in a time of tension. In many respects it was a time of crisis in the
history of the world. World-shaking events were transpiring. Catastrophic and
cataclysmic judgments were taking place. There was upheaval in the social
order.
A new nation had arisen in the north; it was moving toward world domination.
Assyria, the most brutal nation ever to put an army on the battlefield, was
marching to world conquest. Already the northern kingdom of Israel had been
taken into Assyrian captivity (in 722 BC). The southern kingdom of Judah was in
a precarious position, and an Assyrian army, 185,000 strong, was just outside the
walls of Jerusalem.
In this dire, desperate, and difficult day Hezekiah entered the temple and turned
to God in prayer. God sent His prophet with an encouraging word. He asserted
that Assyria would never take Judah, the army of Assyria would never set foot in
the streets of Jerusalem, and they would never cross the threshold of any gate of
the city of the great King.
But God was preparing another nation, Babylon, the head of gold down by the
banks of the River Euphrates; this nation would eventually take Judah into
captivity (586 BC) unless she turned to God.
God was giving Judah another chance (September 11, 2001). In order to
establish the justice of His cause, God called her into court; He held her before
His bar of justice.
He gave her opportunity to answer the charge, to hear His verdict, and to throw
herself on the mercy of His court. God invites us (USA) into the court to see if He
is just. It is well for this day and generation to go into the courtroom and see God
on the throne of judgment in this sensational scene.
12. Chapter 1 Theme:
God's charge against Israel
In the thinking of the world, God has been removed from the throne of
judgment. He has been divested of His authority, robbed of His regal
prerogative, shorn of His locks as the moral ruler of His universe; He has been
towed to the edge of the world and pushed over as excess baggage. This is a
blasphemous picture of God! He is still the moral ruler of His universe. He is still
upon the throne of justice; He has not abdicated. He still punishes sin.
Isaiah 1:10-15 NKJV
10 Hear the word of the Lord,
You rulers of Sodom;
Give ear to the law of our God,
You people of Gomorrah:
11 “To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to Me?”
Says the Lord.
“I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams
And the fat of fed cattle.
I do not delight in the blood of bulls,
Or of lambs or goats.
12 “When you come to appear before Me,
Who has required this from your hand,
To trample My courts?
13 Bring no more futile sacrifices;
Incense is an abomination to Me.
The New Moons, the Sabbaths, and the calling of assemblies—
I cannot endure iniquity and the sacred meeting.
14 Your New Moons and your appointed feasts
My soul hates;
They are a trouble to Me,
I am weary of bearing them.
15 When you spread out your hands,
I will hide My eyes from you;
Even though you make many prayers,
I will not hear.
Your hands are full of blood.
13. Isaiah 1:16-18 NKJV
16 “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean;
Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes.
Cease to do evil,
17 Learn to do good;
Seek justice,
Rebuke the oppressor;
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the widow.
18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” says the Lord,
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be as wool.
The word translated "reason" in verse 18 means "to decide a case in court," but
instead of pronouncing judgment, the Judge offered pardon! If they would
cleanse themselves by repenting and turning from sin (verses 16-17; see
2 Corinthians 7:1), then God would wipe the record clean in response to their
faith (Isaiah 1:18). God had every reason to punish His people for their sins but in
His grace and mercy He offered them His pardon. What were some of the sins
that the nation needed to confess and put away?
Isaiah named murder (verse 21), robbery, bribery, and exploiting the helpless
(verse 23), and the worship of heathen idols (verse 29). Because of their idolatry,
the once-faithful wife was now a harlot, and because of their unjust practices,
the pure silver had become dross. The tragedy is that many of the worshipers in
the temple participated in these evil practices and thereby encouraged the
decay of the nation.
The rulers maintained a religious facade to cover up their crimes, and the
people let them do it.
Two possibilities exist. First—as Hebrew has no question marks—Jehovah is
asking, “With blood on your hands, do you still imagine you can become clean?
Do you assume I will readily pardon you though you are guilty of the
unpardonable sin?”
Do Jehovah’s people pretend that the God who said, “Whoever sheds a man’s
blood, by man shall his blood be shed” (Genesis 9:6), will simply overlook their
crimes so long as they go to church and put on a good appearance?
14. That kind of hypocrisy is indeed characteristic of a Sodom-and-Gomorrah type
of society (verses 9-10).
Second, in this verse’s larger context of Jehovah’s people’s repenting of
transgression and purifying their lives, they may even now become clean of
gross crimes.
They shouldn’t assume, though burdened with guilt, that they are too far gone,
that there exists no further hope of recovery. The “test” Jehovah presents is
whether or not they will repent of doing evil. While “scarlet” and “crimson”—the
color of “blood”—allude to murder, abortion, etc. (verse 15), they also signify the
stain of wickedness in general.
Jehovah is willing to forgive those who “cease to do evil” and “learn to do
good” (verses 16-17).
Isaiah 1:19 NKJV
19 If you are willing and obedient,
You shall eat the good of the land;
So, sinners are twice dyed, first in their corrupt nature and then again in the long-
confirmed habits of actual transgression.
The first thing in the text is A CHARGE IMPLIED, and more particularly expressed,
in the former verses of this chapter. The charge is sin — sin the most aggravated.
Scarlet and crimson are colours far remote from white, which is the emblem of
innocence, or righteousness.
Revelation 19:8
8 And to her it was granted to be arrayed in fine linen, clean and bright, for the
fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.
But here sinners are represented as in garments stained with blood. The bloody,
murderous, destructive nature of sin may be intended. Sin has slain its millions.
Romans 5:12 NKJV
12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through
sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned—
15. Some understand by the word "scarlet," double-dyed; as deeply tinctured by sin
as possible; as when any garment has been twice dyed, first in the wool, and
again in the thread or piece. So great sinners are twice dyed, first in their corrupt
nature, and then again in the long-confirmed habits of actual transgression. It is
absolutely necessary that each of us should personally know that this is his own
case.
In Isaiah 1:18, the words scarlet and crimson refer to red colors that come from
certain dyes. Ancient cultures placed great importance on dyes, especially
those used for sacred or ceremonial purposes, such as burial clothing or
purification rituals.
Leviticus 14:6 NKJV
6 As for the living bird, he shall take it, the cedar wood and the scarlet and the
hyssop, and dip them and the living bird in the blood of the bird that was killed
over the running water.
The point of a dye is that it is not only colorful but also colorfast, meaning that its
rich color will stick to the cloth and not fade or wash away.
Scarlet and crimson are: Bright red. Because of the vibrancy of their redness,
they are emblems of standing out.
Red has a strong psychological effect on people, and it can be reminiscent of
blood, which is sometimes a symbol of guilt. Our sins can be grievous and
obvious. Permanent.
The colorfast nature of scarlet and crimson dyes is similar to our sins, and “the
Lord cannot look upon sin with the least degree of allowance” (Alma 45:16).
“According to the great plan of the Eternal God there must be an atonement
made, or else all mankind must unavoidably perish” (Alma 34:9).
The Hebrew words for scarlet (shani) and crimson (tola) signify where the colors
were derived from—a worm (most likely Kermes echinatus).
The scarlet or crimson worm is of a family of insects that live on oak trees. Its
lifespan is about 4–14 weeks.
For about the last four weeks of its life, the female is ready to be fertilized and lay
eggs. She then attaches firmly to the oak tree and produces a red dye, which
stains her body as well as her eggs. Just before the eggs were to hatch, these
female insects were gathered, dried, and boiled.
16. Alum was added as a mordant (a chemical that helps the dye stick to the cloth
by combining to form an insoluble compound), and the resulting dye was used
to make red-colored cloth.
On the cross, the Savior quoted Psalm 22:1: “My God, my God, why hast thou
forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34). A later verse of this messianic psalm
states, “I am a worm, and no man” (Psalm 22:6). The Hebrew word used here for
“worm” (tola’at) refers specifically to the crimson worm.
If Israel accepted the invitation of the Lord to reason together with Him, they
would eat instead of be eaten; they would experience peace rather than
persecution.
Verse 19:
As noted, the essence of Jehovah’s “test” (v 18) is whether His people will
repent. How? By their willingness to obey the law or terms of his covenant.
The doubling of the Hebrew verbs “willing” and “obey” causes the first to modify
the second. An alternative translation, therefore, is “If you willingly obey, you
shall eat the good of the land.” Both the “good” or increase of the land and the
land itself constitute covenant blessings (Deuteronomy 19:8; 28:3-5, 11-12).
The context of this verse is Jehovah’s Day of Judgment, when He preserves alive
those who repent of transgression (verses 7-9).
Isaiah 1:20 NKJV
20 But if you refuse and rebel,
You shall be devoured by the sword”;
For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
The Plan of Hope & Salvation:
John 3:16-17 NKJV
16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever
believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not
send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him
might be saved.”
John 14:6 NKJV
6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through Me.”
Romans 3:23 NKJV
23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
17. Romans 6:23a NKJV
23a For the wages of sin is death,
• Death in this life (the first death) is 100%.
• Even Jesus, the only one who doesn’t deserve death, died in this life to
pay the penalty for our sin.
• The death referred to in Romans 6:23a is the “second death” explained in
Revelation 21:8.
Revelation 21:8 NKJV
8 “But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral,
sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with
fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”
• Anyone who’s lifestyle is one or more of the sins listed in Revelation 21:8,
will experience the “second death,” if they do not repent.
• To Repent means to turn around, to go in the opposite direction, to turn
away from sin and believe in Jesus.
Romans 5:8 NKJV
8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners,
Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23b NKJV
23b but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Revelation 21:7 NKJV
7 “He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be
My son.”
• Romans 10:9-10 explain to us how to be overcomers.
Romans 10:9-10 NKJV
9 that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that
God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For with the heart one
believes unto righteousness, and with the mouth confession is made unto
salvation.
Romans 10:13 NKJV
13 For “whoever calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved.”
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