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The Hebrew word Shechinah, from the root shachan, means to dwell. The Greek word skeinei, which is similar in sound as the Hebrew Shechinah (Greek has no sh sound), means to tabernacle. In the Old Testament, most of these visible manifestations took the form of light, fire, or cloud, or a combination of these. For the past few days, weve considered aspects of Gods nature that need to be understood to foster prayer. 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. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. God of Grace and Glory! The result is that many Christians want their worship the way they want their hamburgers. 15) and explaining the present situation (in chs. Strange that inanimate pillars should thus be moved while the hearts of men remained obdurate and motionless! All that changed, however, when Uzziah died. From the Hebrew root, meaning "existence." (See context inIsaiah). Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. 15:37). Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. The Greek title, Doxa Kurion, is translated as the glory of the Lord. Doxa means brightness, brilliance, or splendor, and it depicts how the Shechinah Glory appears. Concordia Self-Study Note - The nearer one comes to God, the more he feels his own sinfulness and unworthinessas did Abraham (Ge 18:27). Pastor John MacArthur. Obadiah There would be conviction of sin, but no cleansing. Israel would sprout like the terebinth (an oak-like tree from which, when cut, flows a fragrant, resinous juice) and oak trees. 1 John Another purpose was to reveal God's holiness and worthiness to be worshiped. Matthew Henry (concise commentary) has a balanced comment noting that "God sends Isaiah to foretell the ruin of His people. Stated another way, God is telling Isaiah that he would be the instrument of Judah's divinely appointed judicial hardening and spiritual blindness! With two he covered his face. 46:10). Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. Isaiah 6:2SERAPHIM STOOD ABOVE HIM, EACH HAVING SIX WINGS: WITH TWO HE COVERED HIS FACE AND WITH TWO HE COVERED HIS FEET AND WITH TWO HE FLEW, Seraphim (08314) (seraph [fiery serpent - Nu 21:6, Isa 14:29) is related to the verb sarap = to burn, of literal burning, Lv 4:12, Josh 6:24, Je 7:13, almost always of destructive burning is the plural of seraph (In Hebrew the "-im" ending signifies plurality) literally means burning one, fiery one or glowing one. Because Sin continually chases after us, seeking to drag us into the miry clay!) 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the Light, so that all might believe through him. And sometimes the vision is too much for us to handle. 1 Corinthians Whats more, the Lord sent an angel to him with a live, cleansing coal from the altar before His throne. (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. But none is more extraordinary than (and few are equal to) the verse to which we come now. When our Lord called His disciples there was no irresistible compulsion from outside. 1 Samuel 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. The Whole Bible The response is instantaneous and total. 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). 739 B.C. : Matthew 8-15 by John MacArthur. Isaiah 9:1, 6-7 John MacArthur tells the story of "A little girl came home from Sunday-School triumphantly waving a paper. Joshua 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.). J Vernon McGee explains that "It is interesting that up to this time Isaiah had never heard the call of God. Even if he uses his lips to praise and worship God, they are still unclean lips because he is unclean. Isa 11:11, 12-note). For the first time he really worships God. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. Trembled (05128) (nua/nuwa) means to move back and forth, to and fro (cf Ex 20:18, 1Sa 1:13). During Uzziahs prosperous 52 year reign (ca. But passivity and helplessness are not the same. 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. 39). Jesus is Jehovah in the Old Testament (See caveats). Ironically, Israel's rejection of prophetic preaching in turn expedites disciplinary punishment, and brings the battered people to a point where they might be ready for reconciliation. This comparison prepares the reader for an understanding of the truth that even after the tenth has been subjected to burning, a stump will remain and be available to "regrowth". Delayed obedience is disobedience beloved! He had been eternally transformed! 9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. 2 Samuel Glory(03519)kabod means literally to be heavy or weighty (only rarely used literally), the figurative use ("heavy with sin") being more common. (Isaiah 6 Commentary), This sole OT occurrence of a threefold repetition of God's holy character is echoed in the book of Revelation where John records that. Jonah Its a familiar passage, often associated with missions conferences or sermons on Gods holiness, and rightly so. The servant of GOD is responsible to the Lord Himself. 1 Chronicles 30:1). What the hardening is. Although I was an unregenerate teenager, this hymn always seemed to strike a peculiar chord in my heart, until one day at age 39 after studying the Minor Prophets, the Holy One of Israel, the Messiah, came to take up residence within my heart and "Holy, Holy, Holy" became even more meaningful (My Testimony to God's Grace). It will again be subject to burning - This is a difficult phrase. Unclean (02931)(tame) means defiled, rendered foul or dirty, soiled, sullied, impure, polluted. (just as "the cloud the glory of Jehovah filled the Tabernacle" in Ex 40:35), His robe - In Psalm 104 God's "robe" is described as light, Covering Yourself with light as with a cloak (Ps 104:2). Isaiah, chapter six is a message that the judgment of God is not only in the future, it may also be now. But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord! As with Moses, the Lord of life and service enables His servants to carry out His commands when they yield themselves to Him and obey. We see this strikingly illustrated by Peters words when the miraculous catch of fish convinced him that One greater than man was in his boat In weighing these words of Peter, we must, of course, remember when they were spoken. 10:4); or it may be 2) an indication of the sanctuary scene with the smoke rising from the altar of incense; or 3) the smoke may be an indication of the wrath of Yahweh (cf. God's holiness is the keynote of Isaiah's whole prophecies. His hesitation to obey the call of God eventually ended when he acknowledged God as Adonai, or Lord (Ex 4:10, 11-18). Pentateuch At the Cross, His wounds acquit me! Rockland/Westchester Journal News. Then after the prophet's confession and cleansing in preparation for his service, he hears a voice saying: "Whom shall I send and who will go for us?". Isaiah 6:2. But too many of our schedules allow too little time for reflection and meditation on God and His Word. 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. John MacArthur shows you why Isaiah 53 is rightly called the first gospel, foreshadowing the writings of the New Testament. (See Oswald Chambers on Isaiah 6:5: The Concentration of Personal Sin). So even as Moses' ministry to Pharaoh resulted in hardening of his heart rather than repentance, in a similar fashion Isaiah's prophetic ministry to Judah would (sadly) result in increased hardening of his hearer's hearts. Jesus is the Sun which reveals the pollutions and defilements which are within. Isaiah 6:6 THEN ONE OF THE SERAPHIM FLEW TO ME WITH A BURNING COAL IN HIS HAND, WHICH HE HAD TAKEN FROM THE ALTAR WITH TONGS. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ whereby their disposition has been altered and their ears unstopped, and they hear the still small voice (1Ki 19:12KJV) questioning all the time, "Who will go for us?" Have we sought to veil-not our beauties, for beauty we have none-but our innumerable and flagrant deformities, even the "spots upon our feasts of charity," the sins of our best and holiest things; and, renouncing all self-glory, have we sunk, as into nothing before God? Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. O Lord, he was saying, Lord, you called me to be a fisher of men and I failed. And the LORD will be King over all the earth; in that day the LORD will be the only one, and His name the only one. 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. The early church father Jerome likened him to Demosthenes, the legendary Greek orator. Some commentators see this as a prophecy that will ultimately be fulfilled in the time of the Great Tribulation, the time of Jacob's distress, when "Many will be purged, purified and refined" (Da 12:10-note), which will result in 1/3 of the nation of Israel receiving the Messiah as Savior (Zech 13:8, 9). The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary. 6:1). In light of this truth the great saint of yesteryear Andrew Murray prayed, Lord, I gladly accept the arrangement: I am nothingYou are all. 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). Recognizing the value of consistent reflection upon the Word of God in order to refocus one's mind and heart upon Christ and His Gospel of peace, we provide several reading plans designed to cover the entire Bible in a year. After all, God did not have to send Isaiah. (Notes from My Bible, p. 85). Look at the Book. Isaiah's prophecy was written between 740-680BC and Judah was taken into exile into Babylon in 3 stages, 605BC, 597BC, and 586BC, this last date resulting in the destruction of the Temple and Jerusalem. He was judged with leprosy, from which he never recovered (2 Kin. The Old Testament In his commentary, John MacArthur reminds us of the dire consequences of elevating an unqualified shepherd: "The church must heed Paul's warning and not lift up those whom the Lord will later have to cut down." Used with permission from John MacArthur. retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. That was also the experience of Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle. Because Christian leaders and day-to-day believers have given Roma Downey a get-out-of-the-new-age free pass, Lighthouse Trails is releasing a second Roma Downey booklet today. 1 Peter THOUGHT - How do I respond when I "hear" the Master's voice (especially in His Word) commanding a certain response? Job Does the Lord really want to prevent his people from understanding, repenting, and being healed? Copyright 2007, Grace to You. He is the eternally holy God, worthy of the adoration of angels who minister to Him in unending worship (v. 3, see also Rev. This interpretation, which holds in balance both Israel's moral responsibility and the LORD's sovereign work among His people, is consistent with other pertinent texts both within and outside the Book of Isaiah. from youthful lusts, and pursue (present imperative - Continually. Today in the Word - Apart from Meyou are nothing. (Jn 15:5). That live coal told of the fire of judgment having burned itself out upon the offering. Are we offended by this? 23:10; Lk 6:46); (b) the servants right to direction in service (Isa 6:8, 9, 10, 11). (Source: The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. ISAIAH 6:1-4.I SAW THE LORD SITTING ON A THRONE 1 In the year that king Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Zoe Kravitz - actress. Oy - 23x in 22v - Nu 21:29; 24:23; 1Sa 4:7, 8; Isa 3:9, 11; 6:5; 24:16; Jer 4:13, 31; 6:4; 10:19; 13:27; 15:10; 45:3; 48:46; Lam 5:16; Ezek 16:23; 24:6, 9; Hos 7:13; 9:12, How does Isaiah express woe? Acts My friend, you cannot rush into the presence of God. It is one thing to condemn the saints, it is quite another to take upon ourselves the confession of their sins as ours. 735715 B.C.). These individuals who would be saved through Isaiahs ministry are the basis for the remnant of verse 13. Esther (Isaiah 6:3-5 on mp3). 750731 B.C.) The chambers of abomination are all closed until Christ shines in upon the soul. Simons response recalls the reaction of earlier great servants of God like Isaiah and Jeremiah, who also bowed low in humility when they caught a glimpse of Gods presence (Isa 6; Jer 1:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10). Double for all her sins.". 18:7). Mark ", Isaiah might as well command them to be spiritually insensitive, because, as the preceding (Isaiah 1-5) and following chapters (Isaiah 7-12) make clear, the people are bent on that anyway. In this prophecy God says those who reject His Word of Truth have gone too far and cannot return. Bleeding feet stride through the temple! Hearts insensitive understand - So they cannot understand God's message. From the outset the Lord might as well command Isaiah to harden the people, because his preaching will end up having that effect. But now Isaiah sees himself, because he sees God. 1 Kings ), he responded with a cheerful readiness, though he knew from the beginning that his ministry would be one of fruitless warning and exhortation (6:913). Isaiah 53:4-6. Hymns Project (See context in Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testamentor borrow Wiersbe's expository outlines on the Old Testament). Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. These would, in turn, be subject again to chastisement (burning) but not eradication. The side-expedition failed, however, so in a second attempt he sent messengers to Jerusalem demanding an immediate surrender of the city (2 Kin. Any time a person sees God, it is an indication that God has adapted Himself to the limited capacity of the creature. Through a literary device called prophetic foreshortening, Isaiah predicted future events without delineating exact sequences of the events or time intervals separating them. In contrast, slaves had no other option but to obey their master (see, for example, Ge 24:112). When Moses admitted his position as a slave and Gods position as the Lordthe Masterthere was only one viable optionto obey. God knew Isaiahs need. E. Michael Green: Fresh from his baptism and temptation, Jesus launches his . God is spirit (John 4:24). It has pleased GOD to commit the declaration of His truth to men rather than to angels. (Bolding added), JEHOVAH, (is) a name implying His immutable constancy to His promises. For my eyes have seen the King! Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us? Then I said, Here am I. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. (Beasley-Murray, G. R. (2002). Furthermore not only was Isaiah himself a man of unclean lips, he was a member of a nation with unclean lips. How instructive is each particular of His beatific vision! (Isaiah 6 Commentary), Commenting on God's holiness Fish writes that, There is an incomprehensible contrast between what is divine and what is human. Dr. MacArthur is also the author of more than one hundred books, covering a great expanse of Christian topics. The passage in this unit opens Jesus' Galilean ministry, beginning the second year of His mission. But the servant is to proclaim the Word no matter how people respond, for the test of ministry is not outward success but faithfulness to the Lord. Spurgeon comments that: the light about Him as a monarch puts on his robe. When your face is before me God sometimes, in righteous judgment, gives men up to blindness of mind, because they will not receive the truth in the love of it (see 2Thes above). They are not "originally mythically conceived with serpents' bodies" as one popular Hebrew lexicon suggests, for they clearly are described with feet, face and wings (no hands described). when the Assyrians devastated the land (a situation presupposed by Isa 1:2-20; see especially Isa 6:4-9). 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. Proverbs Isaiah 9:6. His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. Pastor John MacArthur. It was when this passed away into shame and disgrace that Isaiah saw the Eternal King on his throne. though the darkness hide Thee, 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". He is so unlike us, so exalted over His creation, that we can't control Him or make Him simply a reflection of ourselves. (SeeIsaiah 1-39: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition), John Fish offers a sobering summation of the last section of Isaiah 6, The preaching of Isaiah in Isaiah 6 calls us to remember a solemn and important message of Scripture. 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). This has nothing to do with innocent people being kept from salvation. If you ever begin to think God has given you a difficult ministry, take time to meditate on the ministry of Isaiah. ", For amazement had seized him and all his companions because of the catch of fish which they had taken; and so also James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Vine explains that the stump remains and "has life in it after the cutting off of the branches; it can shoot out into verdure again. This is condescending grace indeed! 36: Word Biblical Commentary : John. The Holiness of God & His People by John MacArthur from Right Now Counts Forever 2021 National Conference If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. 2Above him stood the seraphim. my course (dromos = race - see 2Ti 4:7-note), and the ministry which I received from the Lord (kurios = Master - Greek word used to translated Adonai) Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel (euaggelion) of the grace (good news of unmerited favor, in contrast to the bad news of the law) of God. Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications), Nathan Stone comments on use of Adonai in Isaiah 6 noting that. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testament, Wiersbe's expository outlines on the Old Testament, Hide Me In Your Holiness - a beautiful old Maranatha chorus, How Deep The Father's Love For Us - Fernando Ortega, Here Am I Send Me - Powerful Missionary Quotes with Musical Background, The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament, Isaiah 1-39: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition, The Bridge Illustration = The Romans Road to Salvation, Collected writings of W. E. Vine. 11:8). 4:19). Also known as the evangelical Prophet, Isaiah spoke much about the grace of God toward Israel, particularly in his last 27 chapters. As Motyer says "Typically of Isaiah, hope is the unexpected fringe attached to the garment of doom." GOD is honored when His truth is preached, no matter what attitude the hearers take toward it, and that Word will not return void, but will accomplish the divine purpose (Is 55:11). It would also deliver some folk from this easy familiarity that they seem to have with Jesus. Isaiah Tass 4. And Simon answered and said, "Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets.". In moments like that it is easy to see the futility of any hope but an ultimate one. In Gods program of progressive revelation, details of these relationships awaited a prophetic spokesman of a later time. (2Ti 2:21-note, 2Ti 2:22-note). This judgment by Christ is by our apostle proved from an Old Testament prophecy which certainly refers to Jehovah himself. This period of the Day of the Lord corresponds to the last 3.5 years ofDaniel's Seventieth Weekduring which time the Campaign of Armageddon will be waged and be brought to an abrupt termination when the King o kings returns (Rev 19:11-16-note) and defeats all of His and Israel's enemies (Rev 19:17-21-note). vision, conversion, self-judgment, cleansing, self-surrender, communion, commission, intercession. (Names Of God Nathan Stone Books. True worship ought to lead to witness and service. TODAY ALONG THE WAY - Self-sufficiency can be a serious barrier to prayer. -Deut 32:15 (used twice); Neh 9:25; Isa 6:10; Jer 5:28. He is "set apart" from His subjects in a moral sense as well. Sold by preacha_dave | Ends on 2023-03-09 22:33:33 . Moses feels his weakness and incompetence, and Moses said unto the LORD [Jehovah], O my Lord [Adonai], I am not eloquent, etc. Kaphar includes the ideas of to forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, reconcile or make reconciliation. The text is silent. This revelation of God as the absolute Lord ruling over the affairs of people caused the prophet to lament over his own sinfulness. 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. (a) the Masters right to implicit obedience (Jn 13:13; Mt. Some commentators feel this verb is better translated "I am silenced, still, cannot reply" and thus Young's Literal renders it "I have been silent". Its possible that Isaiah had been encouraged by Uzziahs reign. Healed (07495)(rapha/rophe) primarily describes the process of healing as when one is restored to health (eg, fertility Ge 20:17, of wounds Lev 13:18, Jer 15:18). The voice of the Lord - The voice of Adonai, the supreme, sovereign God, the owner of everything, the Master and here Isaiah's Master. 2 John Girdlestone in his classic work "Synonyms of the OT" says that Adonai, indicates the truth that God is the owner of each member of the human family, and that He consequently claims the unrestricted obedience of all The claim upon man's service which is set forth in the title Adonai is well illustrated by Mal 1:6, where Jehovah says, "A son honors his father, and a servant his master (or masters); if, then, I be a father, where is mine honour? Don't just flee, but fill that "spiritual vacuum" with persistent proper pious pursuit of ) righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart (Ed: Select your "spiritual running companions" prayerfully and carefully). Isaiah was struck with awe, and even terror, when he saw a vision of God on His throne. 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 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 . That is how great Gods holiness and grace can be. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. One might paraphrase: "Your preaching will desensitize the minds of these people, make their hearing dull, and blind their eyes.". On the one hand this is the fruit of their own depravity. 16:1016; 2 Chr. I don't dare mention any names, but I have known certain ministers who for awhile enjoyed the blessing of God. Interpretive challenges in a long and significant book such as Isaiah are numerous. You come to the Father through Christ. McGee -Isaiah heard God's call for the first time and responded to it, as a cleansed individual will do. Why? But, as the surrounding chapters clearly reveal, the people were hardly ready or willing to repent. TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONAL- According to a report on the history of the automobile, the boom in the fast food industry may be explained largely by the car's entrance into American daily life. (Isaiah - Expository Notes). Page183. Others (like Gary Smith, New American Commentary series) argue for Isaiah 6 as special "recommissioning for a new task". As used here, qadosh [holy] signifies the entirety of the divine perfection which separates God from His creation. Comment: The prophet Zechariah is speaking of the last days, in that day, Day of the Lord, specifically that segment thatis known asthe Great Tribulation(Begins -Mt 24:15-note, named -Mt 24:21-note), AKAtheTime of Jacob's Distress(Jeremiah 30:7-note) or AKA "a time of distress" (Da 12:1-note). (Bolding added), a key of immense importance to the opening of Isaiahs vision (Isaiah 6:1-13), and all similar Old Testament representations. 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). Major Prophets Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Sermon. Arise, shine; For your light has come! (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Comment: Considering the current state of the Church in America perhaps it is time for pulpits to preach Isaiah's message that the Church might be awoken from her slumber and her easy compromise with the world ("Why not go to PG-13 movies"?

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