As Kistemaker says (in his comments on Luke 5:8+) -When one is confronted with Jesus, it is impossible to remain neutral. God Himself tells us, 'Be still, and know that I am God' (Ps. I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. (Is 11:9, cf Isa 40:5 describing the Second Coming of the Messiah - see Mt 24:30), Habakkuk records the prophecy that in the Millennial Age, The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. He could maintain his integrity in the presence of his friends who were attempting to tear him to bits. (Bolding added), The glory of God that Isaiah saw in his vision (Isa 6:1-4) is identified with the glory of the Logos-Son, in accordance with John 1:18 and 17:5. It takes special faith and obedience to continue to preach to an unheeding people who are only hardened by the Word instead of being softened by it. Their slain will be thrown out, their dead bodies will stink; the mountains will be soaked with their blood. Given a choice, you certainly wouldnt repeat it. When he was cleansed from his sin. To remove the guilt of a wrongdoing (Ex 29:36). Such must know for themselves the cleansing power of the blood of CHRIST if they would give effective testimony to those still in their sins. Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. Our knowledge of God is never exhaustive and perfect, but it is nevertheless true. Isaiah has been cleansed and is now ready to hear and heed the call of Adonai. Isaiah saw himself 6:1). It was Jesus Who Moses experienced in the burning bush. 36:237:8). 26 Feb Feb
Isaiah 58 - Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible - Bible We do not know God as He really is. The approach of these notes is to accept Isaiah 6 as the prophet's call into ministry. March 27, 2018 Isaiah 53 has to be the best news for sinners, and that's all of us. These would, in turn, be subject again to chastisement (burning) but not eradication. TODAY IN THE WORD - Visitors to the Mount St. Helens volcano in Washington can now peer directly into the huge crater left by the volcano's deadly eruption on May 18, 1980. We must come to the Mercy-Seat (Christ Himself) that we may obtain mercy." Slaves had a relationship and responsibilities that were different from that of hired servants. Job Charles Ryrie says that the glory of God"is the manifestation of any or all of His attributes. (Luke 5:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11). R. J. D. Utley - There is also the reassurance that God lives and works with sinful, fallen, marred people (e.g. (1-2) What Isaiah saw. The text is silent. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). The sight of divine greatness and holiness makes him feel his own littleness and sinfulness. (Scofield Reference Bible), Robert Lightner comments on Adon/Adonai noting that. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, Thy Disciples, We Thank Thee, Lord, Thy Paths of Service Lead, The Abiding Presence of God (take a moment to read this insightful discussion), Isaiah 6:5: The Concentration of Personal Sin, Isaiah 6 - The Prophet's Cleansing and Commission, Luke. His son Jotham (ca. As Motyer says "Typically of Isaiah, hope is the unexpected fringe attached to the garment of doom." In great measure, according to the purity and perfection of the instrument, will be the success. 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. 26:1619). 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. His earthly lord and master had died, but what does that matter when the Lord of lords, the Adonai in the heavens, lives and reigns. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? 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. (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). Nashville: Thomas Nelson). 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. He had called him Master in 5:5, but here he called him Lord Simon saw no vision; he saw the living Christ. There is some disagreement as to how to best interpret this phrase, so the reader needs to be a Berean (Acts 17:11), even regarding the present comments. Harry Bultema in Bibliotheca Sacra writes that Jesus, is the Jehovah of the Old Testament as appears from the quotation of Isa 40:3: Prepare ye the way of Jehovah. John the Baptist prepared the way of Jehovah-Jesus, Jehovah is Jesus manifested in the flesh as a real man.
Isaiah: John F. MacArthur: 9780310123804 - Christianbook.com ", Oswald Chambers -God did not address the call to Isaiah; Isaiah overheard God saying, "Who will go for us?" It is that good! (See context inIsaiah). Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To be what God intended will be glory. Personal Interview with John MacArthur: Selected Scriptures: 6/15/1979: Divorce and Remarriage, Part 2: Matthew 5:31-32: 6/17/1979: The Believer's Armor, Part 7: The Sword of the Spirit: Ephesians 6:17: . (Mt 13:10-17). Whats more, the Lord sent an angel to him with a live, cleansing coal from the altar before His throne. 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". Pauline Epistles If you can, use a fall barbecue or bonfire as an opportunity to meditate on the reality of Isaiahs coal. Praise God. Used by permission. 4:1-7+; Rev 11:19+; Rev 15:5-8+). So let us all beware, lest our hearts should be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin (cf Heb 3:13-note). 745727 B.C.) As an aside, this surely points to an amazing display of grace from God to man, that the man Isaiah would even be permitted to look upon such a sight without dying (cf Ex 33:20, Jn 1:18, 6:46, 14:9, Col 1:15-note, 1Ti 6:16), Thine angels adore Thee, Opportunity in human life is as often judgment as it is salvation. (See context in The Prophecy of Isaiah). Perhaps it is because we never do anything 100% to the glory of God that no work is untainted with sin. Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty! Rev. John Fish makes an interesting observation on Isaiah 6 noting that Preachers often speak on Isaiah, chapter six because of the vision of the awesome majesty and holiness of God presented there. while Jotham was king (2 Kin. Missionaries and others who live among various cultures observe that people tend to create and then worship gods whom reflect their own peculiar tendencies. Pastor John MacArthur. Faces covered, wings resplendent, Seraphim before Him bow! ", Taken away (05493) (cuwr) conveys the primary sense of to turn aside and thus means to depart, remove, or be removed. This revelation of God as the absolute Lord ruling over the affairs of people caused the prophet to lament over his own sinfulness. The future exaltation of Jerusalem will be on earth, not in heaven. Each guide incorporates extensive commentary, detailed observations on overriding themes, and probing questions to help you study the Word of God. 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. When called by God to prophesy, in the year of King Uzziahs death (ca. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point Irregardless, the important point is that the "burning" would not result in complete destruction, for God would preserve a holy remnant. Robed in righteousness, and holy: Hear the Voice of Judgment ring! The related root word adon can be used of God or man. THOUGHT - How do I respond when I "hear" the Master's voice (especially in His Word) commanding a certain response? All this describes, in a twofold application, the circumstances of the remnant both after the return from captivity and hereafter in the great tribulation. How much more profound should be the humility and self-abasement of man! 28:3). Scofield -Hebrew kaphar means to propitiate, to atone for sin. 12 "For whoever has, to him more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but whoever does not have, even what he has shall be taken away from him. The day of grace will end and there will be no more opportunity for salvation for those who have rejected the Lord Jesus. Forgiven (KJV = purged) (03722)(kapar related to koper = to cover as in Ge 6:14, ransom, as in Ex 21:30, Nu 35:31, Ps 49:7, an atonement by blood - Lev 17:11) means to atone by offering a substitute.
Articles by John MacArthur - Crossway Angels tremble, martyrs weep, and saints perfected praise Him now! Keep on listening do not perceive keep on looking do not understand - Can you imagine Isaiah's first reaction upon hearing these words he was to speak to the people of Judah - to say they are not seeker friendly would be an understatement! Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. (Is 57:15), One of the seraphim - The worshipping one became a ministering one, reminiscent of the writer of Hebrews rhetorical question concerning angelic beings, Are they not all ministering spirits, sent out to render service for the sake of those who will inherit salvation? One to the other called and praised the Lord: Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! The Hebrew imperatival forms (Commands) are employed rhetorically and anticipate the response Isaiah will receive. 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).
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Major Prophets - Isaiah 34-35 | Thoughts from Mark "Hat" Rackley A final question which needs to be answered is why Isaiah was to preach and call the nation to repentance which was already judicially blind. ; Is. 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). ), Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. I know you will apply hard to German, but do not forget the culture of the inner manI mean of the heart. The judgment on the nation Israel did not preclude the repentance of a remnant (cf. TODAY ALONG THE WAY -Is your worship being offered to God on His terms and timetable, or has it become a "drive-through experience"? 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 Old Testament Isaiah saw himself in the light of Jehovahs infinite holiness. He hears it from the very moment that you are seized with helplessness, and He becomes actively engaged at once in hearing and answering the prayer of your helplessness (cp He 2:18-note).. (Dallas Theological Seminary. But now power is in question, and it is not the Lord (Adonai) but Jehovah (Lord) who answers (referring to creation power)and Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made mans mouth? 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! Note that in Isa 6:5 Isaiah laments that he is morally unworthy to be in the King's presence. 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. Having been reared in Jerusalem, he was an appropriate choice as a political and religious counselor to the nation. Amen, and Amen. All veiling their sight, With two they covered their feet, in acknowledgment of the lowliness of their glorious service. It seems to demand some reflection. Confronted with a vision of Gods holiness, the future prophet felt crushed with the knowledge of his own sinfulness. Isaiah 6:8 THEN I HEARD THE VOICE OF THE LORD, SAYING, "WHOM SHALL I SEND, AND WHO WILL GO FOR US?" Will I sing Halelluja, He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. The Old Testament Jer 26:18,19 with Mic 3:12). But none is more extraordinary than (and few are equal to) the verse to which we come now. Major Prophets He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity of Judah because of this departure from the Lord (39:6, 7). Questions and answers with John Piper. It is one thing to condemn the saints, it is quite another to take upon ourselves the confession of their sins as ours. Today, we want to step back and take in the incredible scene the prophet describes. Any time a person sees God, it is an indication that God has adapted Himself to the limited capacity of the creature. (The Bookends of the Christian Life-recommended read - I have read this one 3-4 times. Or to my knees will I fall? Then I said - Isaiah responds with no apparent hesitation. A tenth portion in it - "It" is the land of Judah. This coal came from the altar before Gods throne--the real altar of which the earthly ones were only copies or shadows. Bleeding feet stride through the temple! In the Old Testament this kind of symbolism is usually negative, but for Jesus it is clearly positive. 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. Observe that Peter like Isaiah recognized his personal sinfulness in the presence of Messiah's perfect holiness.
The Government on His Shoulders - Grace to You with John MacArthur He doesn't saunter into God's presence. Izaac Thompson 6. 10 He was in the world, and the world One cannot be dogmatic (in my opinion). The prophet Daniel spoke about these days of future national purging, purifying and refiningwriting Now at that timeMichael, the great prince who stands guard over the sons of your people, will arise.
Vol. These sinners deserve death and will experience the wrath of God, with no hope of healing because they purposely reject what they knew to be the will of God. 7 He came as a witness, to bear witness about the Light, so that all might believe through him. The derivative noun 'awon occurs with only the derived, abstract theological notion of the root: "infraction, crooked behavior, perversion, iniquity, etc. 735715 B.C.). Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; The whole earth is full of His glory - More literally this reads "The fulness of all the earth is His glory". (See context inCommentary- Isaiah). Matthew 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. Job had an experience similar to Isaiah's, and his reaction was, "I abhor myself." Centuries later, Jesus parables were to do the same (Matt. John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). vision, conversion, self-judgment, cleansing, self-surrender, communion, commission, intercession. Over and over, we see people driven to the Lord in their helpless need. We would re-emphasize the fact that it was from the altar of burnt offering the coal was taken, not from the golden altar, where only incense was burned. 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. The negative purpose in context is to keep Judah from seeing the divine truth, turning and being saved (those who are part of the remnant [see "tenth" below] are the exception). But he was not perfect. 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.
How John MacArthur loves the Bible but not his neighbor As a result "their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened" (Ro 1:21-note). The implication is startling: Jesus is Yahweh! How diligently the cavalry officer keeps his saber clean and sharp; every stain he rubs off with the greatest care. Calloused means to make insensitive or to deaden feelings or morals. One of the most stirring portions of Scripture describes this vision. 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. You will find that other men had the same reaction when they came into the presence of God. Page183. A tribe or village prone to violence invariably creates gods whom they believe delight in violence and blood. Those from among you. 1 Chronicles For this reason, Isaiah needs the live coal from off the burnt altar, which is symbolic of Christ's death. But, as the surrounding chapters clearly reveal, the people were hardly ready or willing to repent. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. (cf Ex. (See context in The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament).
The MacArthur Bible Commentary - John F. MacArthur - Google Books Full atonement! 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. 6:16). Isaiah, chapter six is a message that the judgment of God is not only in the future, it may also be now. In this context the Lord's holiness is first and foremost his transcendent sovereignty as the ruler of the world. Lord God Almighty! 29:9,10; 42:18; 43:8; Deut. He saw the angels surrounding the throne who eternally call out the reality of Gods holiness. Page183. God gave them up. He cut them off from further light. 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. ), Some have seen a reference to the Trinity in the seraphs' threefold declaration, "holy, holy, holy." (New American Commentary: Volume 15a: Isaiah 1-39. 1. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes" (Job 42:5, 6). (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. 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? Isaiah The Promise of the Messiah by John F. MacArthur 9780310123804 | Brand New 11.99 Buy It Now , FREE Shipping , 30-Day Returns, eBay Money Back Guarantee Seller: wordery_specialist (574,659) 99.2% , Location: Farnborough, GB , Ships to: GB, Item: Constable -It is in seeing God for who He is that we can see ourselves for who we are and can, therefore, accurately evaluate our condition (Isaiah - Expository Notes), John Fish explains that Isaiah "does not merely say that he is doomed because of the belief that no man can see God and live (Ex 33:20), but because the vision has revealed the infinite moral contrast between the One on the throne and Isaiah himself. Series: The Gospel According to God. isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur. Because Sin continually chases after us, seeking to drag us into the miry clay!) 20:12ff. MacArthur also referred to other biblical figures, such as the prophet Isaiah and the apostle Paul who delivered messages of judgment and that it was "too late" for some to be saved, respectively. 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). Pastor John MacArthur.
John Macarthur 1995 Audioband ""Die Vergessene Seite Gottes"" Isaiah 6 When Paul said this, he was not a lost sinner but a saint of God, learning the lesson from God that he needed to walk in the Spirit because he could not live for God by himself. 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. 11:8). Do you ponder your true helplessness and vulnerability apart from Christ? He was the One high and lifted up on the throne, and He was the One lifted up on the Cross. Adonai, the Master commands. 6, he sought the Lord for understanding and instruction When he saw Him in the temple, he pronounced a woe on himself: Isaiah realized two things in ch. Wisdom Literature Matthew 13:10 And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" Wisdom Literature 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. 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. But when Simon Peter saw that, he fell down at Jesus' feet, saying, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord! (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. Major Prophets Wisdom Literature
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