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Poetical Books Isa 4:2; 11:1) who would arise out of the chastened nation. Therefore in this context, symbolic interpretations, such as those quoted below certainly appear to be warranted. Peter could not stand the contrast between the purity and power of Christ and his own sinfulness. Isaiah Tass 4. Pastor John MacArthur. Judah also began to incur opposition from Israel and Syria to her north during his reign (2 Kin. (Mt 13:10-17). Dallas: Word, Incorporated), John Calvin commenting on John 12:41 writes, Lest readers should think that this prediction was inappropriately quoted, John expressly states, that the prophet was not sent as a teacher to a single age, but, on the contrary, that the glory of Christ was exhibited to him, that he might be a witness of those things which should take place under his reign. When the boats come in, the former fishermen leave everything behind and follow Jesus. 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." The threat of an Assyrian invasion forced Judah to promise heavy tribute to that eastern power. His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. 1Ti 1:15 (63-66AD) It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. The implication is startling: Jesus is Yahweh! Isaiah, chapter six is a message that the judgment of God is not only in the future, it may also be now. He doesn't saunter into God's presence. (Mt 4:17, 18, 19), Paul like Peter and Andrew manifested a similar complete surrender to Adonai (Kurios) declaring, I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself (death to self, surrender to the Lord, not one's own but bought with a price), in order that I may finish (teleioo = accomplish, bring to an end or to the intended goal. Pentateuch Holy posture! In the case of God, qadosh describes what He is by His intrinsic nature and as regards man, it refers to those that have been brought into the sphere of the sacred (set apart) by God. Comment: God considers Isaiah 6:9, 10 so significant that they are quoted no less than six times in the NT (Mt 13:14, 15; Mk 4:12; Lk 8:10; Jn 12:40; Acts 28:25, 26, 27, 28; Ro11:8)! (Mt 12:34). General Epistles Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; (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. Isaiah 6:1IN THE YEAR OF KING UZZIAH'S DEATH, I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE, LOFTY AND EXALTED, WITH THE TRAIN OF HIS ROBE FILLING THE TEMPLE: To help keep this chapter in context observe the preceding table and the following outline adapted from Talk Thru the Bible which summarizes the first section of Isaiah dealing primarily with prophecies concerning the Kingdom of Judah, E The Destruction of Israel by Assyria Isa 7:110:4, 2 Sign of Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz Isa 8:122, 3 Prophecy of the Messiahs Birth Isa 9:17, F The Destruction of Assyria by God Isa 10:512:6, 3 Restoration of the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 11:116, 4 Thanksgiving in the Messiahs Kingdom Isa 12:16, 790 - Uzziah (790-739BC) becomes king of Judah, reigns 52 years, 759 - Jotham becomes king of Judah assuming reign when Uzziah becomes leprous, 742 - Micah begins his prophetic ministry (cp ministry to Hezekiah Jer 26:18, 19, Mic 3:12), 739 - Isaiah begins prophetic ministry in year King Uzziah died (Isa 6:1f), 731 - Ahaz becomes king of Judah (2Ki 15:38, 16:1, 2Chr 28:1), 726 - Hezekiah becomes 12th king of Judah (2Ki 16:20, 18:1,2) and one of 3 best (2Ki 18:5), 722 - Shalmaneser (2Ki 17:3, 18:9) dies while besieging Samaria, Sargon seizes crown, 722 - Sargon of Assyria (Sargon) (Is 20:1) conquers Samaria (2Ki 17:6, 18:9, 10, 11, 12), 701 - Sennacherib (son of Sargon) of Assyria lays siege to Jerusalem, 695 - Manasseh becomes king of Judah (2Ki 21:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12), 586 - Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon conquers Judah. Reflect back on Andrew Murrays prayer. Historical Books 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 has more prophecies about Jesus Christ than any OT prophet. Isaiah 5-6 "The Man for a National Crisis" - Dr. John MacArthur 157,598 views Mar 15, 2021 3.9K Dislike Share Save Trinity Bible 6.8K subscribers Show more The Kingdom of God - John. Minor Prophets 1Sa 20:1 Ps 59:3, or against God, mainly in the historical and prophetical literature. His enemies react to His miracles with hatred and reviling; His true disciples, with homage and reverence. - When Job saw the Lord, he cried, "I repent in dust and ashes." Moody Publishers) Note that most of these dates are approximations and not indisputable facts. It reveals to him his condition. In a word, Isaiah 6 shows that unbelief is the result of rejection of the light that is given, and that the rejection of the light in turn, in accord with the sovereign decree of God, gradually makes belief impossible. (Lk 5:8) (Isaiah 6 - The Prophet's Cleansing and Commission). Forgiven (03722) (kaphar/kapar) means to cover, to make atonement (to effect a kopher or ransom price, the price that God's justice required), make amends, to pardon, to release. (Moody). Tevita Tatola 9. Luke (New American Commentary: Volume 15a: Isaiah 1-39. Prophets In the presence of the thrice-holy God he is not even fit to worship properly. Evidently Isaiah was in the temple in Jerusalem when he had this awe-inspiring vision of God's throne (Isa 6:1). (See context in Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testamentor borrow Wiersbe's expository outlines on the Old Testament), Luke records a similar teaching by Jesus that "The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. Minor Prophets Beloved, is there not a powerful principle here? By the gracious work of the Majestic and Holy One upon the throne through atonement his sins are taken care of along with the resultant guilt. The Gospels (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. One might paraphrase: "Your preaching will desensitize the minds of these people, make their hearing dull, and blind their eyes.". Apart from the grace and mercy of God, we would all cry "Woe is me" and it behooves each of us to continually keep this attitude so that we might remain humble and yielded to our great and awesome God (cf Dt 7:21, Neh 1:5, 4:14, Ps 99:3-note, Da 9:4-note). (Luke. Isaiah 53:10-12. This Grace to You article originally appeared here. But he was not perfect. The primary function of pen at the beginning of a clause is to express precaution. Interactive Bible study with John Piper. Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty! We face the same question because, amazingly, this holy God has said, 'Be holy, because I am holy' (1Pe 1:16). The temple - What Temple? 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. Your partnership makes all we do possible. FOR SALE! We suggest that you use a physical object to help yourself grasp spiritual truth more vividly. Whenever you read in the Old Testament that any man saw the Lord, understand it of the Second Person of the Divine Trinity, the Lord Jesus Christ. Peter was at best but a babe in grace, weak in faith, short of experience, and poor in knowledge. Unto Us A Child Is Born - Isaiah 9:6 Caused By The Lord Child Born Everlasting Father Government On His Shoulders Mighty God No End Prince Of Peace Son Given Wonderful Counselor Comments: Hezekiah: Some commentators look at Hezekiah as the fulfilment of this prophecy. 2 Thessalonians Deuteronomy The conviction of the prophet. The Lord is angry with all nations; his wrath is on all their armies. IVP Commentary - The size of the catch tells Simon and his companions that this event has been no accident. 15 or solely to chs. He cried out in distress, suddenly very aware of his sinfulness. In catching fish, Jesus has caught Simon Peter. Moody Publishers). God did not lay a strong compulsion on Isaiah; Isaiah was in the presence of God and he overheard the call, and realized that there was nothing else for him but to say, in conscious freedom, "Here am I, send me." Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! To remove the guilt of a wrongdoing (Ex 29:36). Isaiah 6), but also to the great Suffering Servant prophecy of Isaiah 53 (v. 38). There is a wonderful word of encouragement here: God quickly answers prayer and cleanses us (1John 1:9). The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary. (Da 12:1, 7-10-note). Surely no sinner could see the holy God and live. Despite her best efforts to find help, her terrible condition worsened and she desperately sought Jesus (Mk 5:26, 27). 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. Read Isaiah 45:23, and learn from it that our Lord Jesus is Jehovah, and let us joyfully adore Him as our Savior and God, to Whom be glory for ever and ever. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Isaiah 6:10b is also clearly sarcastic. (cp Nu 21:5, 6, 7, 8, 9, cp Jesus' teaching Jn 3:14, 15 , 2Co 5:21, cp destruction of the idol Israel had made from the bronze serpent 2Ki 18:4). In Gods program of progressive revelation, details of these relationships awaited a prophetic spokesman of a later time. When you think of the disco craze of the '70s, the music of Donna Summer immediately comes to mind. This judgment by Christ is by our apostle proved from an Old Testament prophecy which certainly refers to Jehovah himself. Holy, holy, holy! He is "set apart" from the world over which He rules. He is still calling for consecrated men and women to carry the offer of salvation and the warning of judgment to a lost world. This physical manifestation of God has come to be called the Shekinah. (2 Kin. Isaiah 53:4-6. It becomes clear that the nation has hardened itself so that they have passed the point of repentance and response to God. Spurgeon comments that: the light about Him as a monarch puts on his robe. Ten times the Scripture records that Pharaoh hardened his own heart (Ex 7:13, 14, 22; 8:15, 19, 32; 9:7, 34, 35; 13:15), and ten times it records God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart (Ex 4:21; 7:3; 9:12; 10:1, 20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 8, 17). Yet Ro 1:18-32 (notes) speaks of a similar situation in which people knew the truth of God's revelation but refused to follow it. In the OT the terms for smoke appear chiefly in three contexts: theophanic portrayals (Ex 4:5, 19:18, 40:38, Ps 104:32, Ps 144:5), descriptions of mundane events whether actual or prophesied, and comparisons or figurative descriptions (eg, anger of God, Ps 74:1, 80:4). He touched my mouth with it - Isaiah's mouth was cleansed but represented cleansing of his entire person. His name was Paul, and he cried out, "O wretched man that I am! When called by God to prophesy, in the year of King Uzziahs death (ca. They saw the King in His beauty, and covered themselves. He doesn't permit it. All high and lofty views of its own false glory annihilated by clear and close views of the true glory of Jesus. Yet the Lord would preserve a remnant, like the tenth, holy to him. Glory also involves honor or position of power. God's glory is essentially the profound, glowing, visible, confluent expression of the attributes of Deity which bears witness to a still more profound and incomprehensible reality of essence. Of all the things that God is, at the center of His being, He is holy Gods holiness unlocks the door to understanding and making sense out of everything else about Him., This is an important truth for us to understand in relation to heaven and the kind of people who will be there. How this could be is not indicated. Although some of Isaiah's responsibilities might not seem very inviting, personal preferences and fear fade into the background when a person has had the privilege of seeing the glory of the Holy King. In the OT, God revealed His glory at Sinai (Ex 24:16, 17), in the tabernacle (Ex 40:34, 35, 36, 37, 38), in the Jerusalem temple (1Ki 8:10, 11) and here in Isaiah 6 to the prophet. The OT sacrifices never removed man's sin because it was "impossible for the blood of bulls and of goats to take away sins" (Heb 10:4-note). At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. For example, nothing in Isaiah reveals the extended period separating the two comings of the Messiah. The chambers of abomination are all closed until Christ shines in upon the soul. Those who are hardened by God are simply confirmed in their own sinful thoughts and desires. Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. Ironside-The divinely-sent messenger proclaimed the good news of redemption and purification from sin through Him whose one offering was pictured in the sacrifice of the altar. so that they might believe what is false, in order that they all may be judged who did not believe the truth (He reiterates that this is not God's desire but is their choice), but took pleasure in wickedness (How they behave shows what they really believe). Woe is me - It is interesting to note the prophet himself pronounced 6 woes on Israel (Is 5:8, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22 - a different, albeit synonymous Hebrew word [hoy in Isaiah 5, 'oy in Isaiah 6] than that translated "woe" in this verse), but when confronted with the transcendent glory infinite holiness of God, in alarm and despair, he could only cry "woe". ", Seraph - 7 OT uses - Nu 21:6, 8; Dt 8:15; Is 6:2, 6; 14:29; 30:6, In Numbers seraph is used of the fiery serpents, And the LORD sent fiery serpents (seraphim) among the people and they bit the people, so that many people of Israel died. Perhaps you accidentally stepped on a live coal from your campfire during your last vacation. Isaiah was struck with awe, and even terror, when he saw a vision of God on His throne. In fact, over 600 years after Isaiah lived, John heard the same testimony in heaven: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty (Rev. The OT uses ruwm with positive meaning most frequently of God's being high as in rank (cf 2Sa 22:47; Ps 18:46; Ps 113:4). 16:1016; 2 Chr. John MacArthur 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. Series: The Gospel According to God. 4:8), and we can almost feel the ""doorposts and thresholds"" of the temple shaking. 18:7). To see God is to see ourselves as we really are. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications), Nathan Stone comments on use of Adonai in Isaiah 6 noting that. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY But no humble inquirer after Christ, need to fear this awful doom, which is a spiritual judgment on those who will still hold fast their sins. by being cut in two with a wooden saw (cf. To contend that those yet unfulfilled will see non-literal fulfillment is biblically groundless. The reaction of Isaiah to such a vision is revolutionary. For example, hired servants could quit if they did not like the orders of their master. Note that it was more important for the seraph to equip Isaiah to be a soul-winner than to praise God. 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. With twain they veiled their faces, as was meet, Bible - 18 Ego Eimi (I AM) statements, like John 8:58; Bible - 27 Verses on Yahweh, Elohim(s) and The Gods; Bible - 400 NT Jesus Prophecies copied from OT; Bible - 75 Verses on drinking Wine & Alcohol; Bible - Exodus 3:14 Translations; Bible - King James (KJV) & 37 'Disputed' Verses; Bible - Lost Books of the Bible; Bible - Mark 16:9-20 Text . Wisdom Literature 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. It can also be represented as a consuming fire (Ex 24:17). Isaiah 6:8 THEN I HEARD THE VOICE OF THE LORD, SAYING, "WHOM SHALL I SEND, AND WHO WILL GO FOR US?" (Listen free online - Isaiah 6:6-8.mp3)(See context in Thru the Bible), Paul reminded his young disciple Timothy of the importance of the principle of Biblically based "separation" (not exclusiveness or becoming part of an "elite") from potentially corrupting influences, if we would be used by God, Therefore (based on the preceding truth), if a man cleanses himself from these things, (Ed: Some interpret this as "these people") he will be a vessel for honor (precious, valuable), sanctified (set apart from the common and profane uses and readied for holy, consecrated uses), useful to the Master, prepared for every good (God - Jn 15:5 type) work. (Listen free online - Isaiah 6:1.mp3 Isaiah 6:2.mp3 Isaiah 6:3-5.mp3 Isaiah 6:6-8.mp3 Isaiah 6:9-13.mp3) (See context in Thru the Bible). God does not need or want servants who think they are doing God a favor. 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(Isaiah 6 Commentary), Commenting on God's holiness Fish writes that, There is an incomprehensible contrast between what is divine and what is human. 18:1, 2). The voice of the seraphim was so powerful that the sound waves caused the temple foundation to sway back and forth, even as mountains tremble when Jehovah appears (Ex 19:18, Jdg 5:4). Thats exactly what the Bible teaches. Are these the very "gates of heaven" which are caused to shake at the sound of the seraphim? Series: The Gospel According to God. The most critical of them focuses on whether Isaiahs prophecies will receive literal fulfillment or not, and on whether the Lord, in His program, has abandoned national Israel and permanently replaced the nation with the church, so that there is no future for national Israel. And Simon answered and said, "Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets.". This verse is further evidence that Isaiah saw an OT Christophany or manifestation of Christ, Who at the end of the age will return to reign as the true and only "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rev 19:16), Zechariah describes this glorious future day when Jesus the King will reign over all the earth (Maranatha! Still one of my favorite hymns of all time, and one which has special memories for me. 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. Ears dull hear - So they cannot hear God's message. The main thought is that of the hardness and blindness of the nation. It is not a question of God singling out a man and saying, "Now, you go." Full atonement! The whole earth is full of His glory - More literally this reads "The fulness of all the earth is His glory". Isa 6:10 arranges these into a rounded structure (heart, ears, eyes, eyes, ears, heart) thus emphasizing a total inability to comprehend These were the days in which the decisive word was spoken and refused. The derivative noun 'awon occurs with only the derived, abstract theological notion of the root: "infraction, crooked behavior, perversion, iniquity, etc. In short, tame' describes whatever does not suit the presence of the holiness of God. And I will bring the third part through the fire, refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. Interpretive challenges in a long and significant book such as Isaiah are numerous. Isaiah This has nothing to do with innocent people being kept from salvation. Reginald Heber, 1826 Man can only see God as He has revealed Himself. These individuals who would be saved through Isaiahs ministry are the basis for the remnant of verse 13. He then could say, "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Php 3:7-note). In 701 B.C. Isaiah 6:11 THEN I SAID, "LORD, HOW LONG?" Minor Prophets Or consider the woman in todays reading from Mark. In this sense it is a genuinely strategic chapter, shaping and defining the book as a whole. Ex. Isaiah 53:1-3. Humility and brokenness arent very popular in our culture. In fact, almost any one (including believers) upon hearing these words would surely think these do not sound like words from a God of grace and mercy Who is relentlessly seeking to save sinners. On the latter issue, numerous portions of Isaiah support the position that God has not replaced ethnic Israel with an alleged new Israel. Isaiah has too much to say about Gods faithfulness to Israel, that He would not reject the people whom He has created and chosen (43:1). 36: Word Biblical Commentary : John. Shall build the old waste places; You shall raise up the foundations of many generations; Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 6, Isaiah 1-44 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Isaiah 45-66 Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations, Isaiah Devotionals & Sermon Illustrations-Our Daily Bread, 1Ki 22:19; Job 1:6; Da 7:10; Zech 3:4; Luke 1:10; Rev 7:11, Ex 15:20,21; Ezra 3:11; Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10) (Ex 15:11; Rev 4:8,9; 15:3,4) (Isa 11:9,10; 24:16; 40:5; Nu 14:21; Ps 19:1, 2, 3; 57:11; 72:19; Hab 2:14; Zec 14:9; Ep 1:18). (Scofield Reference Bible), Robert Lightner comments on Adon/Adonai noting that. Series: The Gospel According to God. What we must see, in the context of the whole Bible, is that this burning coal symbolizes the finished work of Christ on the cross. (Lev 13:45) even as did the prophet Isaiah, who recognized his sinful "leprous like" condition in the face of God's perfect purity. Wrestling: Results for D'Agnese, Shoreline, RCK Mat Wars tournaments and Jan. 2-8 meets. These would, in turn, be subject again to chastisement (burning) but not eradication. Jeremiah In Jn 8:58 He declared that He was "I Am", the name ascribed to God in Ex 3:14+. (Preaching the Word Isaiah: God Saves Sinners). But this holy thing touches Isaiah's dirty mouth, and it does not hurt him, it heals him. Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 2. In the midst of wrath, God remembers mercy. Philippians Romans When He judges sin, He is still perfectly just and righteous. He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. The thought of Isa 6:9, 10 is complex and must be viewed from different aspects. Used by permission. 2 Corinthians GIVE. All unclean, my lips, my spirit, vile and foul in all I do! So prophet after prophet is called and commissioned for service by Adonai, the Lord who claims obedience and service. Arise, shine; For your light has come! His focus on unclean lips may foreshadow his calling, but more likely signals that he understood how far short his worship fell of Gods worthiness. The pattern of literal fulfillment of his already-fulfilled prophecies gives assurance that prophecies of Christs second coming will also see literal fulfillment. From the Hebrew root, meaning "existence." Motyer adds that:As we speak of a sum of money as sufficient to cover a debt, so kipper/koper is the payment of whatever divine justice sees as sufficient to cover the sinners debt, the death of the substitute sacrifice on the altar. 735715 B.C.). Pastor John MacArthur. They dare not gaze at the glory of Jehovah! The coal touched his mouth, corresponding to Isaiahs sense of unclean lips and his imminent prophetic calling. Praise God for godly music which lifts our souls to the throne room of God in Heaven! Over the past few days, we may have given you the idea that forgiveness is only pleasure. Scofield -Hebrew kaphar means to propitiate, to atone for sin. With two he covered his feet. I went back to fishing for fishI thought I knew that kind of fishing better, but I find that I dont! Wounded hands remove my filthiness, Gods caress in every move. Cookie Notice: What usually happens is that the soul is smitten with a sense of its sinfulness, and desires to withdraw from the Divine presence. Thus, this verse is another important link in the chain of evidence that proves Jesus Christ to be God. Lets also remember that God made us holy in Jesus Christ not just to prepare us for heaven in the sweet by-and-by, but so we can live above the pull of sin in the mixed-up here-and-now. In Ge 42:33 Joseph is referred to as "the lord (adon) of the land (of Egypt)", which signifies that Joseph had great authority and was sovereign over Egypt, not in himself, but because he was acting in the place of the king. Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Holy, holy, holy - The Seraphic attribution of holy in triplicate is the Hebrew way of denoting "intensity". Prophets The New Testament Eugene Rapay. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), James Montgomery Boice commenting on John 12:41 writes that, The Gospel of John is a book filled with many extraordinary verses.