But in God's presence, even the seraphs covered themselves in humility (Isa 6:2). For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. God is spirit (John 4:24). Like a Terebinth (note) or an oak - The tenth which survives the exile is compared to a terebinth or an oak tree. The side-expedition failed, however, so in a second attempt he sent messengers to Jerusalem demanding an immediate surrender of the city (2 Kin. 712). So why in todays reading does Gods angel touch a burning coal to Isaiahs lips? Isaiah 6 can be divided into two main sections, Isaiah 6:1-7 - Isaiah's Vision and Cleansing, Isaiah 6:8-13 - Isaiah's Call and Commission, A C Gaebelein has the following outline for Isaiah 6, The limitation of the judgment (Is 6:11, 12, 13). (Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Many people take the adage the Lord helps those who help themselves to mean that they can never come to the Lord until they have exhausted their own resources. Job was a self-righteous man. When I walk by your side But whether suddenly or slowly, we should aim to increase our awareness of Gods holiness and our sinfulness, coupled with an ever-deepening understanding of the meaning and application of the gospel. David prayed for this end (and so should we considering that it is a prayer for the Lord's return and the real peace of Jerusalem! Instead of erasing the prophet with a blast of holiness, God sent an angel to cleanse and forgive Isaiah. Jesus does not call those who think they can help God do his work. Ryrie - Though the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. Verse 1 says that Isaiah saw the Lord. Proverbs Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. (Ibid), We make calls out of our own spiritual consecration, but when we get right with God He brushes all these aside, and rivets us with a pain that is terrific to one thing we never dreamed of, and for one radiant flashing moment we see what He is after, and we say - "Here am I, send me." Isaiah, chapter six teaches us that even in this age the day of grace may come to an end for certain individuals. Colossians (Ed: Truth be said if we went and told exactly what Isaiah was to go and tell, keep listening but do not perceive, etc, that message would not be well received! Nor is He obligated to offer salvation to everyone forever. ), Wiersbe -He did not discuss his call with the Lord, as did Moses (Ex 3:11-4:15) and Jeremiah (Jer 1:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10), but accepted the appointment and made himself available to his Master. Grogan notes that Kabod "is used of God in his manifestation to his creatures. Multiple related passages dealing with "judicial hardening"and the related topic of Jesus speaking in parables - Dt 29:4+, Isa 6:9,10+ Mt 13:11-15+ Mk 4:11-12+ Lk 8:10+ Jn 9:39-41, Jn 12:38-40Acts 28:26,27+ Ro 11:7-10+, 2Co 3:14-15+, Eph 4:17-18+, 2Th 2:10-12+. Men's Acappella. You will see the gospel detailed in God's own words as He reveals His Messiah, His love for Israel, and His promises for you. He is waiting for us to reply, "Here am I; send me." The Blue Letter Bible ministry and the BLB Institute hold to the historical, In a vision, Isaiah saw God's holiness and glory, and he was utterly overwhelmed. With twain in reverent awe they hid their feet. March 19, 2018. But one man there was who did respond and that in a very definite way (Ed: Referring of course to the prophet Isaiah, who had ears to hear and eyes to see the supernatural! Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty! In Old Testament times, slaves were the absolute possession of their master and had no rights of their own. (See context in Bible Knowledge Commentary) (Bolding added), It appears evident, from this passage, that the glory which the prophet saw was the glory of Jehovah: John, therefore, saying here that it was the glory of Jesus, shows that he considered Jesus to be Jehovah. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Motyer observes that "The two verbs, has touched and is taken away, are co-ordinate perfects, stressing that as soon as the one happened the other happened also. Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah John F. MacArthur Jr. 3.96 23 ratings3 reviews Isaiah's ministry as a prophetduring the period of the divided kingdomspanned the reigns of four Judean kings. 36:237:8). 1. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed The approach of these notes is to accept Isaiah 6 as the prophet's call into ministry. Damien Cook 10. But it is never meant to be a message of despair to any lost sinner who desires salvation and would like to come to the Savior. Also, he does not provide as clear a distinction between the future temporal kingdom and the eternal kingdom as John does in Revelation 20:110; 21:122:5. March 27, 2018 Isaiah 53 has to be the best news for sinners, and that's all of us. Every hope I must abandon! Nashville: Thomas Nelson), The holy seed is its stump - More literally "the seed of holiness its stump". A new visitors' center brings the mountain up close, satisfying the curiosity of many who want a firsthand look inside the famous mountain. Go. (Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 6), When the nation was thoroughly cut down and burned, there would be a little spiritual life in it that would eventually sprout. And there will be a time of distress(Heb = tsarah; Lxx =thlipsisthe same word used by Jesus in His phrase "The Great Tribulation" [thlipsis megale]) such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued.7 I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time (synonymous time phrases= 1260 days, 42 months, "middle of the week"); and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people (ISRAEL), all these events will be completed. Pulpit Commentary - The first effect upon the soul of this vision of God. I don't dare mention any names, but I have known certain ministers who for awhile enjoyed the blessing of God. Isaiah knew he was standing before an awe-inspiring God when he had his vision in the temple. (1-2) What Isaiah saw. On problem passages he often offers views and reasons, but is brief due to his limitations of space. In 701 B.C. Because of their sin which is presented in the first five chapters, they are judged by God. A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) - YouTube 0:00 / 58:41 A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) 104,881 views Mar 24, 2017 1.7K Dislike Share Grace to You 645K. So let us all beware, lest our hearts should be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin (cf Heb 3:13-note). The glory of the Lord reveals His person and dignity, and the proper response to such a revelation is to give God honor or glory (cf Ex 33:18). Pentateuch Given a choice, you certainly wouldnt repeat it. Covered his face his feet - Notice how the Seraphim acknowledge the person of Jehovah by their actions (and then in Isa 6:3 with their words), even covering their face undoubtedly because of the overwhelming glory of God's holy presence. I saw the Lord sitting on a throne - How? Charles Ryrie says that the glory of God"is the manifestation of any or all of His attributes. Jesus calls those who know they need to be humble before his power and presence. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Isaiah 6 - Isaiah's Conviction, Cleansing and Call A. Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, (See Oswald Chambers on Isaiah 6:5: The Concentration of Personal Sin). Eugene Rapay. (Preaching the Word Isaiah: God Saves Sinners), McGee on the burning coal from the altar, This "live coal" has come from the burnt altar where sin had been dealt with. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point He condemned the empty ritualism of his day (e.g., 1:1015) and the idolatry into which so many of the people had fallen (e.g., 40:1820). With two he covered his feet. (f) give a ray of hope in times of disaster and hopelessness. Scofield -Hebrew kaphar means to propitiate, to atone for sin. The essence of deity is inscrutable, but something of his glory can be seen if God is pleased to disclose it (Exod 33:17=23; Ezek 1:28). I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press). The Gospels 4:10, 11, 12. Current Bid: USD 4.99 Bid Online More Books from auctioneer: Spiritual Housecleaning : Protect Your Home and Family from Spiritual Pollution, 0 bids . There was a man in the New Testament who also was "undone." And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men." When Job came into the presence of God, he no longer wanted to talk about maintaining his righteousness. How to Go from Fearful to Forgiven John MacArthur. For example, at the completion of Solomons Temple (note) in Jerusalem, It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. The chambers of abomination are all closed until Christ shines in upon the soul. Still one of my favorite hymns of all time, and one which has special memories for me. Having received his commission, he is to go forth in the name of the One who sends him, declaring the message committed to him. It is true that God does bless His Word even when it is given out by those who are playing around with sin, but in time God judges them severely. Tame' describes that which has become ceremonially impure by not following the Levitical laws properly or who had come in contact with something that rendered him unclean. In the context of such a crisis, God can more easily make himself known to us than when times are good and we are self-confidently complacent. Today, we want to step back and take in the incredible scene the prophet describes. In the sixth chapter he tells us, "in the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord" (Adonai). It is what proceeds out of the heart of a man that goes through the lips; and, when the lips are cleansed, it means that the heart is cleansed also. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, They are My people, And they will say, The LORD is my God. (Zechariah 13:8-9-note). Christ is again represented under discouraging circumstances, as despised of men, abhorred by the nation, and a servant of rulers; who is encouraged by divine promises that kings should rise up before him, and worship him; that God would be faithful to his promise to him, and yet choose him, hear and help him, at a proper time; preserve him, and The Lord Jesus even said, Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matt. Ep 3:8 (61AD) To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ. Guilty, I await His stroke. John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). Remembering that the best commentary on Scripture is Scripture, it behooves the sincere student of God's Word to try and discern a similar action elsewhere in the Scriptures. Could the Lord Who is not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance (2Pe 3:9-note) keep men and women from salvation by preventing them from understanding the message of the Gospel?, It is a people immersed in sin. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. The repetition of the word 'holy' speaks of God's perfect holiness His complete purity and separation from anything evil. Pastor John MacArthur. At this we need not wonder. "Many are called but few are chosen," (Mt 22:14) that is, few prove themselves the chosen ones. Here is an example of the great mystery, inscrutable to our finite minds, of God's election versus man's will. The Gospels Keep the context in mind remembering that in Isaiah 1-39 the message is primarily one of condemnation and that Isaiah 1-12 is directed to Judah and Jerusalem. Secondly, if the theocracy was to come to an end, then it must be evident that it no longer had a concern for God. Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Paperback - January 12, 2021 by John F. MacArthur (Author) 182 ratings Part of: MacArthur Bible Studies (36 books) See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $11.79 20 Used from $6.49 30 New from $7.71 Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2 Shop items Great on Kindle Praise God for godly music which lifts our souls to the throne room of God in Heaven! More than any other prophet, Isaiah provides data on the future day of the Lord and the time following. Trembled (05128) (nua/nuwa) means to move back and forth, to and fro (cf Ex 20:18, 1Sa 1:13). Their own perfections and beauty were not to be seen in the presence of the glory of the Lord. Compare other allusions to physical manifestations of God's power (Ex 19:18, Acts 4:31). While God Himself did not literally do this to Judah, He did use King Nebuchadnezzar to carry out this end of carrying Judah off into exile in Babylon. In great measure, according to the purity and perfection of the instrument, will be the success. Judah also began to incur opposition from Israel and Syria to her north during his reign (2 Kin. Oh, we are yet strangers to the vision of Christ's glory, if we have not. Job had an experience similar to Isaiah's, and his reaction was, "I abhor myself." 1944 Moody Publishers), These things (Jn 12:37-40) Isaiah said (Is 53:1, Isa 6:10, cp Ro 10:16), because he saw His glory (Isa 6:1), and he spoke of Him. Therefore, since Jn 12:41 refers to Jesus, it makes Him the Author of the judicial hardening of Israel. Most (Wiersbe, MacArthur, Motyer, et al) but not all conservative commentators feel that Isaiah 6 marks the inaugural call of Isaiah into the prophetic ministry and that chapters 1-5 were actually written after his call which would place Isaiah 6 out of chronological order. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. 686 B.C. Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. John MacArthur Not one single word of lament for the lives affected by this disease in their community. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. One of the most stirring portions of Scripture describes this vision. Hezekiah was a man of war and not a prince of peace. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Thus this "emphatic Semitic triplet" underscores God's extreme/unsurpassed level of holiness, an infinite degree of holiness. 16:7) and the Assyrian king gladly responded, sacking Gaza, carrying all of Galilee and Gilead into captivity, and finally capturing Damascus (732 B.C.). Adonai - 52v in Isaiah - Isa 1:24; 3:1, 15, 17, 18; 4:4; 6:1, 8, 11; 7:7, 14, 20; 8:7; 9:8, 17; 10:12, 16, 23, 24; 11:11; 19:4; 21:6, 8, 16; 22:5, 12, 14, 15; 25:8; 28:2, 16, 22; 29:13; 30:15, 20; 37:24; 38:16; 40:10; 48:16; 49:14, 22; 50:4, 5, 7, 9; 51:22; 52:4; 56:8; 61:1, 11; 65:13, 15, C I Scofield writes on Adon/Adonai that there are two principles that evolve from the relation of master and servant. 27:1, 2). Joel It is not a question of God singling out a man and saying, "Now, you go." In Isaiah 41:1 God says, "Coastlands, listen to me in silence, and let the peoples gain new strength; let them come forward, then let them speak; let us come together for judgment." "The key to overcoming fear is resting on the pillars of the promises of God." In a vision? Jesus is the Sun which reveals the pollutions and defilements which are within. Holy, Holy, Holy! If we did, we would see ourselves. "This revelation of Gods holiness, had a devastating impact on Isaiah. ; Is. See related study of this great Name of God - Jehovah Rapha: (Jehovah Rophe) The LORD our Healer, Vine -The people had so persistently perverted their ways that they had gone beyond the possibility of conversion and healing. All corrupt, my heart within me, wretched, wicked through and through! He places His Spirit within us so that Christ is formed in us (Gal. zera, a collective singular; cf. John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Master's University and Seminary, and featured teacher with the Grace to You media ministry. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, hough the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. Let me alone. 18:7). Cities are devastated (laid waste) without inhabitant without people utterly desolate (devastated, wasted) - The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy would be realized in Judah's exile to Babylon who destroyed the cities of the land. Praise God. 8 He was not the Light, but he came to bear witness about the Light. The Israelite's offering implied confession of sin and recognized its due penalty as death; and God passed over his sin in anticipation of Christ's sacrifice which did, finally, put away those sins "committed beforehand" [OT times] (Heb 9:15-note, He 9:26-note; Ro 3:25-note). Damah - 15x in 14v in the NAS - Ps 49:12, 20; Isa 6:5; 15:1; Jer 6:2; 14:17; 47:5; Lam 3:49; Hos 4:5, 6; 10:7, 15; Obad 1:5; Zeph 1:11. The nation is on the palms of His hands, and Jerusalems walls are ever before His eyes (49:16). He sees himself as he really is in the presence of God -- undone. If we walk in the light of His Word, we are going to see exactly what Isaiah saw -- that we are undone and men of unclean lips. Isaiah's confession and contrition was met with God's gracious provision of mercy as He promised in Isaiah 57, For thus says the high and exalted One Who lives forever, whose name is Holy, I dwell on a high and holy place, and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit (descriptive of Isaiah) in order to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite. A Bright Form parts the smoke! He touches the lips of Jeremiah, as of Isaiah, and promises His presence and protection. Sandy Koufax - baseball pitcher with Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers (born in New York) Beyonc Knowles - singer, songwriter, actress, model, record producer, businesswoman (Originally from Houston, Texas) Dave Koz - composer, musician. Helplessness is one such attitude. Comparing this text with Jn 12:41 (discussed below), it is clear that Isaiah saw Jesus, Who is Jehovah of the OT. Isaiah 5-6: 8/19/1979: An Eye for an Eye, Part 2: Matthew 5:38-42: 8/26/1979: Warning to an Apostate Nation: Jeremiah: 8/26/1979 . Criswell -This verse describes the extent of the destruction as nearly complete. 15:19). All the saints adore Thee, They also speak on the call of Isaiah and his response to God. It is then that the young man experiences one of the most solemn and significant visions of Scripture. Only John reports the early Judean ministry of that year ( John 1:19 - 4:42 ). Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him (Revelation 1:7). For this reason, Isaiah needs the live coal from off the burnt altar, which is symbolic of Christ's death. We need to be like the vintage RCA dog and "tilt our ears" when we hear the Master's voice! In addition Isaiah is the agent in achieving this effect. 1 Peter From now on Simon will be casting his nets in a different sea, the sea of humanitys need for God. For my eyes have seen the King! One to the other called and praised the Lord: Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! The implication is startling: Jesus is Yahweh! Paul uses this as an example of the inscrutable will of God and of His mercy toward men (Ro 9:14, 15, 16, 17, 18-note). 18:1, 2). J Vernon McGee - When Simon said, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man. Even today while Israel as a nation is blinded (2 Cor. The Astonishing Servant of Jehovah (Isaiah 53) John MacArthur Published on Apr 16, 2012 by JohnMacArthurGTY Now for this morning, I finally want you to open your Bible to the fifty-third chapter of 1 Samuel Therefore in this context, symbolic interpretations, such as those quoted below certainly appear to be warranted. (Related Resource: The Bridge Illustration = The Romans Road to Salvation). These numbers are on the rise and account for half the deaths in the state. His writing features a range of 2,186 different words, compared to 1,535 in Ezekiel, 1,653 in Jeremiah, and 2,170 in the Psalms. The Lord Jesus made that very clear when He said, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Wiersbe -The prophet knew that he could not faithfully preach for the Lord unless he was prepared and cleansed. Even if he uses his lips to praise and worship God, they are still unclean lips because he is unclean. I know you will apply hard to German, but do not forget the culture of the inner manI mean of the heart.
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