Sermons from the Book of Isaiah | Grace to You - SermonAudio His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. This has nothing to do with innocent people being kept from salvation. Ahazs alliance with Assyria led to his introduction of a heathen altar, which he set up in Solomons temple (2 Kin. Above the throne were stately seraphim; Do you ponder your true helplessness and vulnerability apart from Christ? 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. 2 John If conscious ignorance shrinks from great learning, poverty from great wealth, obscurity from high rank, human guilt from human purity, well may the consciously sinful soul of man shrink from the near presence of the thrice-holy God. Secondly, if the theocracy was to come to an end, then it must be evident that it no longer had a concern for God. To remove the guilt of a wrongdoing (Ex 29:36). God's holiness is the keynote of Isaiah's whole prophecies. How could such a one as he live in the presence of the almighty and holy God? When I listened to John MacArthur's monumental and devastating sermon in September which was a response to the Democratic Party platform, I thought the culture could not get any lower. 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). From heavy derives the idea of a "weighty" person in society, one who is honorable, impressive, worthy of respect, the meaning in >50% of uses. All this describes, in a twofold application, the circumstances of the remnant both after the return from captivity and hereafter in the great tribulation. ", 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. In about 745BC, five years prior to Uzziah's death, Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (745-727BC) while Jotham was king (2Ki 15:19). Simon Peter, James and John learn that God will take the faith of humble fishermen and ask them to join him in catching other people for God. Wisdom Literature More from John MacArthur The Home of a Godly Shepherd John MacArthur, 3 days ago Behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child" (Jer 1:6). The day of grace will end and there will be no more opportunity for salvation for those who have rejected the Lord Jesus. By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. But none is more extraordinary than (and few are equal to) the verse to which we come now. However, Israel's blindness is not permanent. It is not a question of God singling out a man and saying, "Now, you go." The call of God is not for the special few, it is for everyone. It reveals to him his condition. Jeremiah Hezekiah became very ill with a life-threatening disease, but he prayed and God graciously extended his life for 15 years (2 Kin. Whatever the case, being burned wasnt a pleasant experience. There is a wonderful word of encouragement here: God quickly answers prayer and cleanses us (1John 1:9). Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Cookie Notice: "This revelation of Gods holiness, had a devastating impact on Isaiah. Over the past few days, we may have given you the idea that forgiveness is only pleasure. (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. John Piper The results must be left with GOD. Peace for Ukraine; Amir Tsarfati; Andrew Wommack; Daily Devotional; Bill Johnson 750731 B.C.) True worship ought to lead to witness and service. The figure involves rescue from danger, since those caught are caught alive (on the term alive, see Nu 31:15, 18; Dt 20:16; Josh 2:13; 2 Maccabees 12:35; on the fisher and being hooked, Jer 16:16; Ezek 29:4, 5, 6; Amos 4:2; Hab1:14, 15, 16, 17). He saw that he was a sinful man in a sinful community. Faces covered, wings resplendent, Seraphim before Him bow! One is that the judgment of blindness over the nation as a whole did not preclude the salvation of individuals. He saw his need of Jesus Christ. 26:35, 810, 1315). Young comments, The action of the seraph in touching the coal to the lips of Isaiah symbolized the fact that, the necessary propitiatory sacrifice having been made, his sins were forgiven. Isaiahs woeful cry is silenced. Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (ca. Hezekiah began his reign over Judah in 715 B.C. Eyes dim see - So they cannot perceive God's message. James This people (same phrase Isa 6:10, 8:11, 12, 9:16, 28:11, 14, 29:13, 14) - The phrase "this people" rather than "My people" seems to convey a sense of contempt with a clear implication that God sees Judah's unbelief and unclean lips (Read Je 7:4, 5,6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11)! God is under no obligation to forgive all sinners. I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. (Isaiah 6 Commentary), Commenting on God's holiness Fish writes that, There is an incomprehensible contrast between what is divine and what is human. He cried out in distress, suddenly very aware of his sinfulness. If the foundation is shaky, things will start to crumble. We do not know God as He really is. Isaiah 6 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise) - Christianity Humility and brokenness arent very popular in our culture. Israel would sprout like the terebinth (an oak-like tree from which, when cut, flows a fragrant, resinous juice) and oak trees. In sum, Pharaoh hardened his own heart before God hardened it, though the prediction that God would do so preceded Pharaoh's choice. The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. 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! isaiah-6:1-8-niv - Blogs Holy is the angels Maker, He who spread His stars in the skies. (2Ti 2:21-note, 2Ti 2:22-note). Temple (01004) (bayith) describes a fixed, established structure made from some kind of material and in many context (such as the present passage ) bayith refers to the place of worship, the dwelling place (house as it were) of God. (Isaiah - Expository Notes). John MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. 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. Fallen mankinds only hope is the gracious character of God and the self-giving work of Christ. Sin (02403)(chattat/chattath) like it's NT counterpart (hamartia [word study]) means to miss the mark or to fall short of the divine standard. This verse is a classic example of a chiasmus in which there is an inversion in the second set of phrases of the order of similar words in the first section. From the outset the Lord might as well command Isaiah to harden the people, because his preaching will end up having that effect. He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press). A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) - YouTube They also speak on the call of Isaiah and his response to God. Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. Ruth Scofield -Hebrew kaphar means to propitiate, to atone for sin. Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah by John F. MacArthur Jr. - Goodreads Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. The Lord's answer was that the message must be proclaimed until there were none left to hear. Sennacheribs effort to take Jerusalem failed, just as Isaiah had said it would (37:6, 7, 3638). (a) the Masters right to implicit obedience (Jn 13:13; Mt. When he saw what Jesus did in supplying such a huge haul of fish, he recognized Jesus as the Messiah. Their choice of sin and disobedience was settled and therefore God gave them up (Ro 1:24, 26, 28). Instead of erasing the prophet with a blast of holiness, God sent an angel to cleanse and forgive Isaiah. Although some action heroes show sensitivity, the message of our society is that success demands toughness. The reaction of Isaiah to such a vision is revolutionary. Isaiah 9-6 Prophecy 6:1-8). Lord how long (cf similar query of "How long?" There would be conviction of sin, but no cleansing. He sees himself as he really is in the presence of God -- undone. For the next few days, well consider attitudes of our hearts that open us to prayer. The threat of an Assyrian invasion forced Judah to promise heavy tribute to that eastern power. Mark the profound humility of the seraphim-they veiled with their wings their faces and their feet. And similar to the LORD in Isaiah 6, Jesus (Who in fact I believe is also Jehovah of Isaiah 6) gives Peter, James and John a commission to be "catching men" to which they responded to the Lord's call/commission (much like Isaiah) by leaving everything and following Him. The Sovereign Servant, Part 2A. Note the emphasis on the elevated position of his throne in Isa 6:5. (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. To argue over how he saw Him is to miss the splendor of this scene. Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; (See context The MacArthur Study Bible), In summary, Jesus is the "LORD" Isaiah saw. 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." 1Sa 20:1 Ps 59:3, or against God, mainly in the historical and prophetical literature. In a vision? Yet Isaiah saw the Lord and many others in the Bible are said to have seen God. 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. That's another way of saying that theology matters. The beams and lintels trembled at the cry, This is a frightful state. For example, hired servants could quit if they did not like the orders of their master. Perhaps you accidentally stepped on a live coal from your campfire during your last vacation. Eugene Rapay. Compare other allusions to physical manifestations of God's power (Ex 19:18, Acts 4:31). 3:15), God is still saving individuals (Rom. 1 Timothy Who did Isaiah see? For us (cf Ge 1:26, Ge 3:22, Ge 11:7) - First we observe the singular pronoun "I", followed by the plural pronoun "us" which is at least suggestive/supportive of the doctrine of the Trinity (tri-unity) of God. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), The divine commission in Isaiah 6:9,10 is quoted by Jesus in Matthew 13 in the context of issuing a rebuke to the hypocritical religious leaders who were making an external show of religion while failing to exhibit evidence of internal, heart change. 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. How instructive is each particular of His beatific vision! 2Above him stood the seraphim. Song of Solomon Here is the schedule and scoreboard for any . Isaiah was given a vision of heaven and of the God of heaven that few others have ever experienced. Dr. MacArthur is also the author of more than one hundred books, covering a great expanse of Christian topics. This sovereign act of God, designed to make His power known (Ro 9:17-note) might seem cruel except that Pharaoh volitionally hardened his own heart against God (Ex 8:15), and so fully merited God's judgment. There is a lot happening in this chapter of Scripture. Updated-Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) How different the true God is from one of these created beings. Lord God Almighty! And for this reason (What reason? John Macarthur 1995 Audioband ""Die Vergessene Seite Gottes"" Isaiah 6 3 The voice of one calling out, "Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make [ d . Their refusal to receive Truth!) You have never really seen the Lord, my friend, if you feel that you are worthy or merit something or have some claim upon God. the altar of sacrifice, which prefigured the Cross. Prophets 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. BECAUSE I AM A MAN OF UNCLEAN LIPS, AND I LIVE AMONG A PEOPLE OF UNCLEAN LIPS; FOR MY EYES HAVE SEEN THE KING, THE LORD OF HOSTS. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Regarding the trembling of the foundations Harry Ironside makes a piercing comment. It will again be subject to burning - This is a difficult phrase. (See context inThe MacArthur Bible Commentary), I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 18:4, 22; 2 Chr. He is still calling for consecrated men and women to carry the offer of salvation and the warning of judgment to a lost world. Ryrie -After the 70 years in Babylon, a tenth would return. (Preaching the Word Isaiah: God Saves Sinners). In catching fish, Jesus has caught Simon Peter. The LORD of hosts - In Isa 6:1, 8, 11 the divine name is Adonai but the Seraphim acclaim Him as Jehovah Sabaoth, LORD of the armies. Isaiah - Grace to You GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point One of the most stirring portions of Scripture describes this vision. Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, When He judges sin, He is still perfectly just and righteous. Go and tell - Beloved, these two commands should greatly encourage us because they show that although we, like Isaiah, are men and women of unclean lips, the thrice Holy God is ever willing to use vessels who are willing to be used for His holy purposes (cp 2Ti 2:21-note, Jer 15:19). 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). 20:7). Jesus does not call those who think they can help God do his work. For this reason, Isaiah needs the live coal from off the burnt altar, which is symbolic of Christ's death. I can only imagine, Isaiah, mighty seer, in days of old All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Before he announced any woes on others, he first confessed his own sin and said, Woe is me! He saw the Holy One of Israel, and he could not keep silent A great king may have left his throne on earth, but the greatest King was still seated on the throne of heaven. 1 Chronicles So prophet after prophet is called and commissioned for service by Adonai, the Lord who claims obedience and service. For example, the high priest took live coals into the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:12). The Lord Jesus made that very clear when He said, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me." We are lost in astonishment, and dare not pry into the mystery lest we be blinded by its insufferable glory. Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Holy, holy, holy - The Seraphic attribution of holy in triplicate is the Hebrew way of denoting "intensity". And the Empty Tomb sings His glories: Justice is assuaged by Grace! How much more profound should be the humility and self-abasement of man! Hezekiah was a man of war and not a prince of peace. 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 that good! 8 As for me, I heard but could not understand; so I said, My lord, what will be the outcome of these events? 9 He said, Go your way, Daniel, for these words are concealed and sealed up until the end time. Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee, (2Th 2:8, 9, 10, 11), Warren Wiersbe -God does not deliberately make sinners blind, deaf, and hard-hearted; but the more that people resist Gods truth, the less able they are to receive Gods truth. His ministry of expository preaching is unparalleled in its breadth and influence. All corrupt, my heart within me, wretched, wicked through and through! (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Choose Book of Bible to Study When all is said and done, Isaiah might as well preface and conclude every message with these ironic words, which, though imperatival in form, might be paraphrased as follows: "You continually hear, but don't understand; you continually see, but don't perceive. 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. Now the Evangelist takes for granted, that Isaiah saw the glory of Christ. Stated another way, God is telling Isaiah that he would be the instrument of Judah's divinely appointed judicial hardening and spiritual blindness! Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Publications), Nathan Stone comments on use of Adonai in Isaiah 6 noting that. The chambers of abomination are all closed until Christ shines in upon the soul. Bareness/Productivity- Isaiah 54, Genesis 1, . Beloved, we all do well to ponder the truth that the Lord always fulfills His Word, even though the fulfillment may be long in coming. 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. 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). Isaiah was not consumed (cf. 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). Job 14:7ff. We do know that God had revealed Himself to men in the past in similar ways. Although the nation of Israel like a great tree might have been felled (North exiled to Assyria in 722BC, South exiled to Babylon 586BC) and therefore appear to have been completely destroyed, "a tenth" pictured as a "stump" will retain the "holy seed" (cf Isa 4:3-note), which in turn appears to picture faithful Jews who believe in their Messiah (they are part of the believing remnant), the holy seed of Abraham. His name was Paul, and he cried out, "O wretched man that I am! ", 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. had to take over the duties of king before his fathers death. Christ will reign personally on this earth as we know it, as well as in the new heavens and new earth (Rev. Isaiah 58, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, One of over 125 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary is from the most widely read and often quoted preacher in history, Charles Haddon Spurgeon Wiersbe -"Go and tell" is still God's command to His people (Isa 6:9; see Mt 28:7; Mk 5:19). Then Solomon said, The Lord has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. Matthew Smoke is sometimes the mere sign of the presence of God, as in Isa 4:5; but more often it indicates his presence in anger or judgment (see Ex 19:18; 20:18; Rev 15:8). Humility is the elevator to spiritual greatness.

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