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Isaiah 24 27

The document provides background on Isaiah chapters 24-27, known as the "Little Apocalypse". These chapters contain judgment oracles against nations and worldwide judgment to usher in God's kingdom. Chapters 24-27 focus on the theme of pride and the destruction that results from failing to acknowledge God. Key points include: - The chapters reveal how the present world will be replaced by God's kingdom through apocalyptic imagery and metaphors. - Babylon is used symbolically to represent human civilization in opposition to God, linking it to Revelation's depiction of Babylon as the seat of evil. - The day of the Lord's judgment and salvation is described, both for Isaiah's time and a future

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Chapters 1 - 39
• Audience is primarily to the pre-exilic Israel in Judah.
• Under threat of invasion from Assyrian empire
• Israel and Judah relying on pagan religion and military
strength for their salvation.

• Chapters 13-23 – series of judgment oracles against
various nations.
• This sets the stage for worldwide judgment to usher in the
Lord’s Kingdom on earth.
• Chapters 24-27 – unifying theme of pride; exalting self
and failing to acknowledge God results in destruction.
• In the midst of announcements of doom, there are also
announcements of salvation for Israel if she will trust
Yahweh.

Isaiah 24-27 Little Apocalypse
• Greek word – apocalupsis
• Meaning – revealing, disclosure, take off the cover
• In Scripture –
• Interpretation of the end of history
• Revealed through heavenly beings or seers
• Reveals how this present world will be replaced by another one.
• Purpose is to instruct and encourage – not to confuse.
• Revelation – a truth that somebody shows us.
• In Scripture – ultimate revealing of God.

Reading Isaiah 24-27 as apocalypse
• Gives understanding to nature of the vision
• Highlights the message
• Learn what happened at the time
• As well as what will happen to whole earth at end time.

Unnamed city
City of desolation and City of joy.
• 24:10-13 – destruction and condemnation of the city of
chaos.
• 25:2 – city demolished into a heap and the palace is not
rebuilt.
• 26:1-2 – strong city defended with walls and bulwarks
• 27:10 – fortified, yet deserted and forsaken city.

Revelation and Babylon
Isaiah 24-27 shows a link to Revelation
through the use of Babylon.
• Babylon is a literal city on the Euphrates River
• Gen. 11:1-10 – “was the seat of the civilization that
expressed organized hostility to God.”
• O.T. – Babylon is associated with organized idolatry,
blasphemy, and the persecution of God’s people.
• N.T. – the world’s system of the last days is characterized
both religiously and commercially as Babylon (Rev 17 &
18).
• “Babylon the great mother of harlots and of earth’s
abominations” (Rev 17:5).

Chapter 24 -Dispersion and Judgment
• Isaiah is speaking – “See, the Lord is going to…”
• Verbs – lay waste, make it desolate, twist, scatter,
despoiled
• Destruction is opposite to creation’s purpose – to love and
care for one another and all things.
• Metaphors
• Desolate
• Earth
• Scattering of inhabitants

No one excluded
• Verse 2 – judgment is for all people.
• All will be treated alike, there will be no favored class.
• Verse 4, “the exalted of the earth languish.”
• “The Lord has spoken this word.”, verse 4

Personification
• Earth mourns
•World languishes
• Heavens languish
Broken Laws
• Defiled
• Disobeyed
• Violated
• Broken

Everlasting Covenant
• Genesis 9:16 – “the everlasting covenant between God
and every living creature.”
• Creation was made to be a place of interaction between
God and man.
• Earth was created for abundance.
• God has judged the people and found them unproductive
and unfaithful to covenant.

Normal Activities will cease
• Merriment – song, wine, beer will cease.
• Stilled, ceased, stilled – v. 8
• Contrast – gaiety of tambourines, revelers, joyful harp
– v. 8
• “They cry out for wine – v. 11 – drowning sorrows.
• “Gate is battered” – v. 12 – city is defenseless

“On that day”
• “On that day” is found in verse 24:21, 25:9, 26:1,27:1and 2.
• Chapters 25 and 26 - day is one of joy and blessing.
• 25:9 those who trust him can rejoice and know of salvation.
• Chapters 24 and 27- referring to the day of wrath.
• The “day of the Lord” in Isaiah is not a single day of judgment
but the season of judgment when the Lord sets things right.
• The “day of the Lord comes” shifts to Isaiah speaking in
“prophetic tense” having in mind both a near fulfillment (day of
judgment against Babylonian Empire) and the ultimate
fulfillment (final day of judgment at the return of Jesus.)

Covering Removed
• “destroy the covering – v. 7
• A Revelation – covering is removed
• God is redeeming the people permanently.
• Wipe tears from all faces.

The Lord is the Rock Eternal
• Lord is unchanging, like a
Rock
“forever” “eternal”

The Faithful will be Safe
• The faithful will be kept safe “until his wrath is passed”
26:20.
• The “Lord is coming out of his dwelling to punish the
people of the earth for their sins” 26:21.
• Reminiscent of:
• Noah and the flood - Genesis 6:18
• Israelites on the night of the slaying of the 1st born Egyptians –
Exodus 12:13

Leviathan
A sea creature that
symbolizes the forces
of chaos that
threaten the
established order.
Isaiah applies this
imagery to God’s
eschatological victory
over his enemies.
Revelation uses
similar imagery in
describing the
emergence of the
Antichrist
(Revelations 13:1-4).

Leviathan References
• These are only a few of the references of Leviathan found
in scripture.
• Job 3:8 – “I will rouse Leviathan.”
• Job 41 – “Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook?”
• Amos 9:3 – “command the sea monster to bite them.”
• Psalms 74:12-17 – “Shattered the heads of the sea
monster…crushed the heads of Leviathan.”

Asherah Pole
• A sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious
locations to honor the pagan goddess Asherah, also
known as Astarte.

Isaiah 24 27

1.
ISAIAH 24-27 LittleApocalypse
2.
Chapters 1 -39 • Audience is primarily to the pre-exilic Israel in Judah. • Under threat of invasion from Assyrian empire • Israel and Judah relying on pagan religion and military strength for their salvation.
4.
Fr. Harry’s Timeline
5.
• Chapters 13-23– series of judgment oracles against various nations. • This sets the stage for worldwide judgment to usher in the Lord’s Kingdom on earth. • Chapters 24-27 – unifying theme of pride; exalting self and failing to acknowledge God results in destruction. • In the midst of announcements of doom, there are also announcements of salvation for Israel if she will trust Yahweh.
6.
Isaiah 24-27 LittleApocalypse • Greek word – apocalupsis • Meaning – revealing, disclosure, take off the cover • In Scripture – • Interpretation of the end of history • Revealed through heavenly beings or seers • Reveals how this present world will be replaced by another one. • Purpose is to instruct and encourage – not to confuse. • Revelation – a truth that somebody shows us. • In Scripture – ultimate revealing of God.
7.
Reading Isaiah 24-27as apocalypse • Gives understanding to nature of the vision • Highlights the message • Learn what happened at the time • As well as what will happen to whole earth at end time.
8.
Unnamed city Cityof desolation and City of joy. • 24:10-13 – destruction and condemnation of the city of chaos. • 25:2 – city demolished into a heap and the palace is not rebuilt. • 26:1-2 – strong city defended with walls and bulwarks • 27:10 – fortified, yet deserted and forsaken city.
9.
Revelation and Babylon Isaiah 24-27 shows a link to Revelation through the use of Babylon. • Babylon is a literal city on the Euphrates River • Gen. 11:1-10 – “was the seat of the civilization that expressed organized hostility to God.” • O.T. – Babylon is associated with organized idolatry, blasphemy, and the persecution of God’s people. • N.T. – the world’s system of the last days is characterized both religiously and commercially as Babylon (Rev 17 & 18). • “Babylon the great mother of harlots and of earth’s abominations” (Rev 17:5).
10.
Babylonian Empire 700– 681 B.C.
11.
Around 609 B.C.
12.
Chapter 24 -Dispersionand Judgment • Isaiah is speaking – “See, the Lord is going to…” • Verbs – lay waste, make it desolate, twist, scatter, despoiled • Destruction is opposite to creation’s purpose – to love and care for one another and all things. • Metaphors • Desolate • Earth • Scattering of inhabitants
13.
No one excluded • Verse 2 – judgment is for all people. • All will be treated alike, there will be no favored class. • Verse 4, “the exalted of the earth languish.” • “The Lord has spoken this word.”, verse 4
14.
Personification • Earthmourns •World languishes • Heavens languish Broken Laws • Defiled • Disobeyed • Violated • Broken
15.
Everlasting Covenant •Genesis 9:16 – “the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature.” • Creation was made to be a place of interaction between God and man. • Earth was created for abundance. • God has judged the people and found them unproductive and unfaithful to covenant.
16.
Normal Activities willcease • Merriment – song, wine, beer will cease. • Stilled, ceased, stilled – v. 8 • Contrast – gaiety of tambourines, revelers, joyful harp – v. 8 • “They cry out for wine – v. 11 – drowning sorrows. • “Gate is battered” – v. 12 – city is defenseless
17.
“On that day” • “On that day” is found in verse 24:21, 25:9, 26:1,27:1and 2. • Chapters 25 and 26 - day is one of joy and blessing. • 25:9 those who trust him can rejoice and know of salvation. • Chapters 24 and 27- referring to the day of wrath. • The “day of the Lord” in Isaiah is not a single day of judgment but the season of judgment when the Lord sets things right. • The “day of the Lord comes” shifts to Isaiah speaking in “prophetic tense” having in mind both a near fulfillment (day of judgment against Babylonian Empire) and the ultimate fulfillment (final day of judgment at the return of Jesus.)
18.
Mt. Zion
19.
Covering Removed •“destroy the covering – v. 7 • A Revelation – covering is removed • God is redeeming the people permanently. • Wipe tears from all faces.
20.
The Lord isthe Rock Eternal • Lord is unchanging, like a Rock “forever” “eternal”
21.
The Faithful willbe Safe • The faithful will be kept safe “until his wrath is passed” 26:20. • The “Lord is coming out of his dwelling to punish the people of the earth for their sins” 26:21. • Reminiscent of: • Noah and the flood - Genesis 6:18 • Israelites on the night of the slaying of the 1st born Egyptians – Exodus 12:13
22.
Leviathan A seacreature that symbolizes the forces of chaos that threaten the established order. Isaiah applies this imagery to God’s eschatological victory over his enemies. Revelation uses similar imagery in describing the emergence of the Antichrist (Revelations 13:1-4).
23.
Leviathan References •These are only a few of the references of Leviathan found in scripture. • Job 3:8 – “I will rouse Leviathan.” • Job 41 – “Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook?” • Amos 9:3 – “command the sea monster to bite them.” • Psalms 74:12-17 – “Shattered the heads of the sea monster…crushed the heads of Leviathan.”
24.
Asherah Pole •A sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious locations to honor the pagan goddess Asherah, also known as Astarte.
25.
Babylon’s Fall

Editor's Notes

#2 Isaiah – “Salvation of Yahweh” Talks about salvation more than any other prophet in the bible.
#3 Increasing threat of invasion from the Assyrian empire. Israel and Judah have rejected worshiping God in varying degrees and are relying on pagan religion an military strength for their salvation.
#5 721 B.C. – Israel does fall to Assyria
#6 Prophecies show Israel at the center as God deals with Gentile nations. Chap 24 speaks of God’s universal judgment on earth Chap 25 deals with the entire earth being blessed by a restored Zion
#7 Much apocalyptic writing in Revelation and in OT, especially Daniel.
#9 The only mention of specific cities besides Israel in these chapter is Moab 25:10 and Egypt & Assyria 27:12-13. Focus is on the unnamed city and mountain and the heavens and earth. Text is intentionally ambiguous – common in apocalyptic literature – message can be applicable to multiple scenarios. Within Isaiah there is representation of Jerusalem and Babylon, so it is easy to correlate them to the cities mentioned. But here we think of these cities as being eschatological images within the book. This way we can see them for what they represent; more than cities are inferred. For instance, Isaiah 24 speaks of a desolate city which represents God’s judgment of the cosmos.
#10 Gen 11 – right after flood Revelations 18 – all about Babylon.
#11 Isaiah saw during the reigns.
#13 Isaiah 24 shows a dispersion of the Jews and then successive calamities in verses 1-12. Verses 16-23 are a judgment on the adversaries of the church. Strong verbs in verses 1-3 describe judgment Desolate – God’s judgment of people Earth – reference of the whole world, rather thanjust this country Scattering of inhabitants – exile they will endure
#14 4- even the nobles of the earth will suffer Lord has spoken – evidence of truth
#15 There is sadness over the evil and sins in the world. Laws from the covenant have been broken.
#16 People have defiled creation by their actions.
#17 Series of metaphors of normal activities that will be brought to an end. 3 similar words – activities have stopped Correlate – Revelations 18:22 – sounds of instruments silenced Correlate – Joel 1:5 – “Awake, you drunkards, and weep; and wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it is cut off from your mouth.” - In Joel, the locusts (foreign armies) are coming to destroy the earth. God will take away the comforts which are abused; men put gratification in earthly delights. Verse 13 – a blessing in the midst of the judgment. While the earth is devastated, there are gleanings left. These are grapes that are left up high; a metaphor for there will be a few people left. Verse 14 – “they will be joyous.” Verse 16 turns to a woe relating the judgment. A word play – A, B, A, B – verb, noun, verb, noun. Emphasis is on the faithless and deceitful people. Verses 17 & 18 – sound play with similar words – terror, pit, snare – all used for trapping animals. Parallel to v. 22 – herded and trapped in a prison. Verse 18 – floodgates are open – Gen 7:11 – “For the windows of heaven are opened and the foundation of the earth tremble.” Earth is repeated 5 times in 18-20. Images of an earthquake – tremble, utterly broken, torn apart, violently shaken, staggers like a drunk.
#18 When we get to Chapter 25 we have a song of praise which is opposite of the judgment tone in Chapter 24. The phrases “in perfect faithfulness” and “planned long ago” gives witness that God is in control of history; this is all part of God’s perfect plan.
#19 “On this Mountain” in verse 6 refers to Zion, the central seat of the Messiah. The Lord prepares a feast; a banquet for all people.
#20 Covering – shroud for mourning. Covering is parallell to veil. Removing death, mourning, shame, spiritual blindness. Taking away death forever = God redeeming people permanently. V. 8 All faces – each individual – same as judgment in Ch 24 This removal is an act of forgiveness and restoration; universal redemption. Resurrection, or rising of the dead is mentioned in 26:19 showing that death is defeated. God will remove the disgrace, or “reproach.” “the Lord has spoken” gives certainty of these events.
#21 Song of praise continues in Chapter 26 and establishes a lasting peace for the people. In verse 1 we immediately read that there is song. The songs that were once silenced are vibrant with rejoicing again. Use of the word feet in verse 6 & again in 7. The way of the righteous is imagined as being smooth and level. Play on preparing a road. Spiritual preparation needed for the visit of God. A straight, smooth path is a lifestyle of covenant obedience. “Lord” is used twice along with God and Rock in v 4 v. 5 – forever and eternal make this meaning even stronger
#22 Four imperatives in 26:20 – come, enter, shut, hide. God gives specific instruction so that the faithful can be saved from God’s judgment. Personification – coming out of dwelling
#23 The Lord is personified and acting with a sword at the beginning of Chapter 27. He will kill a great sea monster – represents the Lord avenging the sins and punishing and destroying all evils. The destruction of Leviathan is metaphor for demolishing pagan structures and the evil that lurks in the human heart. This is necessary before creating a new ordered world.
#24 Verse 2 – symbols of vineyard. We read about a vineyard several times in Isaiah 5:1-7, 24:13, 27:2 God will care for the people – watch, guard, water. Verse 5 – Lord reaches out to the enemies – a peace treaty. “Let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me.” Verse 6 – result of the blessings that will fill the earth. East wind is mentioned in this chapter and is mentioned several times in Scripture. God’s wrath will be strong to get ride of the sin and evil. References on handout.
#25 Israel’s sins will be forgiven but first the remnants of pagan worship must be destroyed. Look at verse 9 – “Jacob’s guilt will be atoned for.” Crush the altar stones, no Asherah poles or incense altars. Asherah – mother god of fertility. It is a response of faith from the people to get rid of these items. V. 12 –harvesting imagery – again shows that God deals with individuals. Threshing separates the good & bad harvest – God will separate the faithful and unfaithful “one by one.”
#26 Fall of Babylon These chapters draw the end times into focus. They call to mind anticipation for God’s justice and mercy, and the incredible blessings he will shower upon those who trust in him. Isaiah lived every day in the light of the idea of a final judgment day – as we should still. Luke 12:35-36.
#27 Through all of the wars that are raging in Isaiah’s time, he is able to keep his focus on being faithful to God. He walks the path of righteousness. He keeps the message of repentance and faithfulness in front of the people. Isaiah 25:7-9 is a significant, emotional center in this unit (couldn’t find a picture of that verse). The destruction of the shroud from all nations and the wiping away of tears from all faces show that God is concerned for his people as a whole and is just as concerned for each individual, whom he knows by name. And the people will respond with praise because they did keep the covenant; they did trust in the Lord, and the Lord is faithful.

Isaiah 24 27

1.
ISAIAH 24-27 LittleApocalypse
2.
Chapters 1 -39 • Audience is primarily to the pre-exilic Israel in Judah. • Under threat of invasion from Assyrian empire • Israel and Judah relying on pagan religion and military strength for their salvation.
4.
Fr. Harry’s Timeline
5.
• Chapters 13-23– series of judgment oracles against various nations. • This sets the stage for worldwide judgment to usher in the Lord’s Kingdom on earth. • Chapters 24-27 – unifying theme of pride; exalting self and failing to acknowledge God results in destruction. • In the midst of announcements of doom, there are also announcements of salvation for Israel if she will trust Yahweh.
6.
Isaiah 24-27 LittleApocalypse • Greek word – apocalupsis • Meaning – revealing, disclosure, take off the cover • In Scripture – • Interpretation of the end of history • Revealed through heavenly beings or seers • Reveals how this present world will be replaced by another one. • Purpose is to instruct and encourage – not to confuse. • Revelation – a truth that somebody shows us. • In Scripture – ultimate revealing of God.
7.
Reading Isaiah 24-27as apocalypse • Gives understanding to nature of the vision • Highlights the message • Learn what happened at the time • As well as what will happen to whole earth at end time.
8.
Unnamed city Cityof desolation and City of joy. • 24:10-13 – destruction and condemnation of the city of chaos. • 25:2 – city demolished into a heap and the palace is not rebuilt. • 26:1-2 – strong city defended with walls and bulwarks • 27:10 – fortified, yet deserted and forsaken city.
9.
Revelation and Babylon Isaiah 24-27 shows a link to Revelation through the use of Babylon. • Babylon is a literal city on the Euphrates River • Gen. 11:1-10 – “was the seat of the civilization that expressed organized hostility to God.” • O.T. – Babylon is associated with organized idolatry, blasphemy, and the persecution of God’s people. • N.T. – the world’s system of the last days is characterized both religiously and commercially as Babylon (Rev 17 & 18). • “Babylon the great mother of harlots and of earth’s abominations” (Rev 17:5).
10.
Babylonian Empire 700– 681 B.C.
11.
Around 609 B.C.
12.
Chapter 24 -Dispersionand Judgment • Isaiah is speaking – “See, the Lord is going to…” • Verbs – lay waste, make it desolate, twist, scatter, despoiled • Destruction is opposite to creation’s purpose – to love and care for one another and all things. • Metaphors • Desolate • Earth • Scattering of inhabitants
13.
No one excluded • Verse 2 – judgment is for all people. • All will be treated alike, there will be no favored class. • Verse 4, “the exalted of the earth languish.” • “The Lord has spoken this word.”, verse 4
14.
Personification • Earthmourns •World languishes • Heavens languish Broken Laws • Defiled • Disobeyed • Violated • Broken
15.
Everlasting Covenant •Genesis 9:16 – “the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature.” • Creation was made to be a place of interaction between God and man. • Earth was created for abundance. • God has judged the people and found them unproductive and unfaithful to covenant.
16.
Normal Activities willcease • Merriment – song, wine, beer will cease. • Stilled, ceased, stilled – v. 8 • Contrast – gaiety of tambourines, revelers, joyful harp – v. 8 • “They cry out for wine – v. 11 – drowning sorrows. • “Gate is battered” – v. 12 – city is defenseless
17.
“On that day” • “On that day” is found in verse 24:21, 25:9, 26:1,27:1and 2. • Chapters 25 and 26 - day is one of joy and blessing. • 25:9 those who trust him can rejoice and know of salvation. • Chapters 24 and 27- referring to the day of wrath. • The “day of the Lord” in Isaiah is not a single day of judgment but the season of judgment when the Lord sets things right. • The “day of the Lord comes” shifts to Isaiah speaking in “prophetic tense” having in mind both a near fulfillment (day of judgment against Babylonian Empire) and the ultimate fulfillment (final day of judgment at the return of Jesus.)
18.
Mt. Zion
19.
Covering Removed •“destroy the covering – v. 7 • A Revelation – covering is removed • God is redeeming the people permanently. • Wipe tears from all faces.
20.
The Lord isthe Rock Eternal • Lord is unchanging, like a Rock “forever” “eternal”
21.
The Faithful willbe Safe • The faithful will be kept safe “until his wrath is passed” 26:20. • The “Lord is coming out of his dwelling to punish the people of the earth for their sins” 26:21. • Reminiscent of: • Noah and the flood - Genesis 6:18 • Israelites on the night of the slaying of the 1st born Egyptians – Exodus 12:13
22.
Leviathan A seacreature that symbolizes the forces of chaos that threaten the established order. Isaiah applies this imagery to God’s eschatological victory over his enemies. Revelation uses similar imagery in describing the emergence of the Antichrist (Revelations 13:1-4).
23.
Leviathan References •These are only a few of the references of Leviathan found in scripture. • Job 3:8 – “I will rouse Leviathan.” • Job 41 – “Can you draw out Leviathan with a fishhook?” • Amos 9:3 – “command the sea monster to bite them.” • Psalms 74:12-17 – “Shattered the heads of the sea monster…crushed the heads of Leviathan.”
24.
Asherah Pole •A sacred tree or pole that stood near Canaanite religious locations to honor the pagan goddess Asherah, also known as Astarte.
25.
Babylon’s Fall

Editor's Notes

#2 Isaiah – “Salvation of Yahweh” Talks about salvation more than any other prophet in the bible.
#3 Increasing threat of invasion from the Assyrian empire. Israel and Judah have rejected worshiping God in varying degrees and are relying on pagan religion an military strength for their salvation.
#5 721 B.C. – Israel does fall to Assyria
#6 Prophecies show Israel at the center as God deals with Gentile nations. Chap 24 speaks of God’s universal judgment on earth Chap 25 deals with the entire earth being blessed by a restored Zion
#7 Much apocalyptic writing in Revelation and in OT, especially Daniel.
#9 The only mention of specific cities besides Israel in these chapter is Moab 25:10 and Egypt & Assyria 27:12-13. Focus is on the unnamed city and mountain and the heavens and earth. Text is intentionally ambiguous – common in apocalyptic literature – message can be applicable to multiple scenarios. Within Isaiah there is representation of Jerusalem and Babylon, so it is easy to correlate them to the cities mentioned. But here we think of these cities as being eschatological images within the book. This way we can see them for what they represent; more than cities are inferred. For instance, Isaiah 24 speaks of a desolate city which represents God’s judgment of the cosmos.
#10 Gen 11 – right after flood Revelations 18 – all about Babylon.
#11 Isaiah saw during the reigns.
#13 Isaiah 24 shows a dispersion of the Jews and then successive calamities in verses 1-12. Verses 16-23 are a judgment on the adversaries of the church. Strong verbs in verses 1-3 describe judgment Desolate – God’s judgment of people Earth – reference of the whole world, rather thanjust this country Scattering of inhabitants – exile they will endure
#14 4- even the nobles of the earth will suffer Lord has spoken – evidence of truth
#15 There is sadness over the evil and sins in the world. Laws from the covenant have been broken.
#16 People have defiled creation by their actions.
#17 Series of metaphors of normal activities that will be brought to an end. 3 similar words – activities have stopped Correlate – Revelations 18:22 – sounds of instruments silenced Correlate – Joel 1:5 – “Awake, you drunkards, and weep; and wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it is cut off from your mouth.” - In Joel, the locusts (foreign armies) are coming to destroy the earth. God will take away the comforts which are abused; men put gratification in earthly delights. Verse 13 – a blessing in the midst of the judgment. While the earth is devastated, there are gleanings left. These are grapes that are left up high; a metaphor for there will be a few people left. Verse 14 – “they will be joyous.” Verse 16 turns to a woe relating the judgment. A word play – A, B, A, B – verb, noun, verb, noun. Emphasis is on the faithless and deceitful people. Verses 17 & 18 – sound play with similar words – terror, pit, snare – all used for trapping animals. Parallel to v. 22 – herded and trapped in a prison. Verse 18 – floodgates are open – Gen 7:11 – “For the windows of heaven are opened and the foundation of the earth tremble.” Earth is repeated 5 times in 18-20. Images of an earthquake – tremble, utterly broken, torn apart, violently shaken, staggers like a drunk.
#18 When we get to Chapter 25 we have a song of praise which is opposite of the judgment tone in Chapter 24. The phrases “in perfect faithfulness” and “planned long ago” gives witness that God is in control of history; this is all part of God’s perfect plan.
#19 “On this Mountain” in verse 6 refers to Zion, the central seat of the Messiah. The Lord prepares a feast; a banquet for all people.
#20 Covering – shroud for mourning. Covering is parallell to veil. Removing death, mourning, shame, spiritual blindness. Taking away death forever = God redeeming people permanently. V. 8 All faces – each individual – same as judgment in Ch 24 This removal is an act of forgiveness and restoration; universal redemption. Resurrection, or rising of the dead is mentioned in 26:19 showing that death is defeated. God will remove the disgrace, or “reproach.” “the Lord has spoken” gives certainty of these events.
#21 Song of praise continues in Chapter 26 and establishes a lasting peace for the people. In verse 1 we immediately read that there is song. The songs that were once silenced are vibrant with rejoicing again. Use of the word feet in verse 6 & again in 7. The way of the righteous is imagined as being smooth and level. Play on preparing a road. Spiritual preparation needed for the visit of God. A straight, smooth path is a lifestyle of covenant obedience. “Lord” is used twice along with God and Rock in v 4 v. 5 – forever and eternal make this meaning even stronger
#22 Four imperatives in 26:20 – come, enter, shut, hide. God gives specific instruction so that the faithful can be saved from God’s judgment. Personification – coming out of dwelling
#23 The Lord is personified and acting with a sword at the beginning of Chapter 27. He will kill a great sea monster – represents the Lord avenging the sins and punishing and destroying all evils. The destruction of Leviathan is metaphor for demolishing pagan structures and the evil that lurks in the human heart. This is necessary before creating a new ordered world.
#24 Verse 2 – symbols of vineyard. We read about a vineyard several times in Isaiah 5:1-7, 24:13, 27:2 God will care for the people – watch, guard, water. Verse 5 – Lord reaches out to the enemies – a peace treaty. “Let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me.” Verse 6 – result of the blessings that will fill the earth. East wind is mentioned in this chapter and is mentioned several times in Scripture. God’s wrath will be strong to get ride of the sin and evil. References on handout.
#25 Israel’s sins will be forgiven but first the remnants of pagan worship must be destroyed. Look at verse 9 – “Jacob’s guilt will be atoned for.” Crush the altar stones, no Asherah poles or incense altars. Asherah – mother god of fertility. It is a response of faith from the people to get rid of these items. V. 12 –harvesting imagery – again shows that God deals with individuals. Threshing separates the good & bad harvest – God will separate the faithful and unfaithful “one by one.”
#26 Fall of Babylon These chapters draw the end times into focus. They call to mind anticipation for God’s justice and mercy, and the incredible blessings he will shower upon those who trust in him. Isaiah lived every day in the light of the idea of a final judgment day – as we should still. Luke 12:35-36.
#27 Through all of the wars that are raging in Isaiah’s time, he is able to keep his focus on being faithful to God. He walks the path of righteousness. He keeps the message of repentance and faithfulness in front of the people. Isaiah 25:7-9 is a significant, emotional center in this unit (couldn’t find a picture of that verse). The destruction of the shroud from all nations and the wiping away of tears from all faces show that God is concerned for his people as a whole and is just as concerned for each individual, whom he knows by name. And the people will respond with praise because they did keep the covenant; they did trust in the Lord, and the Lord is faithful.

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