isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur - fueindia.co.in The Lord's answer was that the message must be proclaimed until there were none left to hear. He foresaw the coming Babylonian captivity of Judah because of this departure from the Lord (39:6, 7). He details numerous aspects of Israels future kingdom on earth not found elsewhere in the OT or NT, including changes in nature, the animal world, Jerusalems status among the nations, the Suffering Servants leadership, and others. He sees himself as he really is in the presence of God -- undone. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 6 Arise, shine; For your light has come! For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lipsfor mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts." It is that good! 334733749636 Thus it is not surprising that of the 78 uses almost half are found in Leviticus. Whatever the case, being burned wasnt a pleasant experience. We learn much about heaven in these few verses. But the topic of forgiveness is also front and center here and deserves our consideration. 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." (See context The MacArthur Study Bible), In summary, Jesus is the "LORD" Isaiah saw. 4:19). For example, nothing in Isaiah reveals the extended period separating the two comings of the Messiah. 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. In short, tame' describes whatever does not suit the presence of the holiness of God. The representative of the grace of GOD to needy men flew swiftly to tell of His saving favor, based upon the atoning sacrifice. You should find someone upon whom you can depend. The Lord, however, did not intend to get rid of Simon Peter. 13 "Therefore I speak to them in parables; because while seeing they do not see, and while hearing they do not hear, nor do they understand. When Moses admitted his position as a slave and Gods position as the Lordthe Masterthere was only one viable optionto obey. 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. Cities are devastated (laid waste) without inhabitant without people utterly desolate (devastated, wasted) - The immediate fulfillment of this prophecy would be realized in Judah's exile to Babylon who destroyed the cities of the land. How to Go from Fearful to Forgiven John MacArthur. Fallen mankinds only hope is the gracious character of God and the self-giving work of Christ. Bible Text Commentaries by John MacArthur - Blue Letter Bible Holy, holy, holy! john macarthur - Sermons Online - Results from #840 All we have to do is recognize that we are not very good fishermen recognize our failures and faithlessness. 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. The threat of an Assyrian invasion forced Judah to promise heavy tribute to that eastern power. 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). Send me! Isaiah was ready and willing to do the bidding of his Master. On the surface it seems to indicate Isaiah's hardening ministry will prevent genuine repentance. Poetical Books Moody Publishers) Note that most of these dates are approximations and not indisputable facts. Grogan writes that "This verse teaches us that in order to be an effective channel for Gods penetrating word, the power of that word must be felt in the persons own conscience. Proverbs 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. It can also be represented as a consuming fire (Ex 24:17). Only John reports the early Judean ministry of that year ( John 1:19 - 4:42 ). Sin so pervades our nature that it taints all of our thoughts and actions, not just those which we can specify as disobedient to God. Wounded hands remove my filthiness, Gods caress in every move. These individuals who would be saved through Isaiahs ministry are the basis for the remnant of verse 13. (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. J Vernon McGee applies this grand scene to our everyday lives noting that, if we would see Him today in that (high and lifted up) position, we would be delivered from low living. Philippians (Isaiah 6 Net Bible Comments) (Paragraph indentations, bolding and italics added), Robert Murray McCheyne who himself died at a young age gave this advice to a young ministerial student. Thus, things which glorify God are things which show the characteristics of His being to the world. Perhaps we could expand our paraphrase: "Otherwise they mightrepent, and be restored, and they certainly wouldn't want that, would they? The Whole Bible Glory is the sparkling of the Deity We may see God's glory blazing in the sun and twinkling in the stars (Ps 19:1) A sight of God's glory humbles. Sermons from the Book of Isaiah | Grace to You - SermonAudio Isaiah 9-6 Prophecy Pastor John MacArthur. 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). (Jn 14:6) If you are His child, you can come with boldness to the throne of grace (Heb 4:16-note), but you cannot come to Him on any other basis. Major Prophets 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. And they came, and filled both of the boats, so that they began to sink. FIRST ISAIAH SAW THEN HE WAS CLEANSED ", 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. There will come a day when He will come and deal out. Each one had six wings. No doubt visitors to Mount St. Helens will gasp as they look into a crater almost two miles wide. 38) until 686 B.C. Isaiah 6:1-13 Commentary - Sermon Writer They are likely to stare, take pictures, buy postcards, and go home with another vacation memory. We are lost in astonishment, and dare not pry into the mystery lest we be blinded by its insufferable glory. Still one of my favorite hymns of all time, and one which has special memories for me. That's one reason God commanded the Israelites to eradicate the Canaanites. 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How John MacArthur loves the Bible but not his neighbor Jude The Prophesy Of The King Sermon by John Hamby, Isaiah 9:1-6 retribution to those who do not know God and to those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. All rights reserved. Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (ca. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95)(Bolding added). In this good news, Isaiah heard the gospel Isaiah also experienced both the deep conviction of his sin and the assurance of Gods gracious forgiveness. The Lord Jesus made that very clear when He said, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me." Isaiah 6 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise) - Christianity Isaiah would convey God's offer of the opportunity of faith, but the very offer would make the recipients even more obstinate! The vision Isaiah saw would bring the busiest "drive-through worshiper" screeching to a halt. (See context inThe MacArthur Bible Commentary), Gary Smith has a good summation of the principle of judicial hardening explaining that, The doctrine of hardening people's hearts is a controversial perspective that initially seems almost inappropriate for a preacher or for God. If you ever begin to think God has given you a difficult ministry, take time to meditate on the ministry of Isaiah. 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. Its a familiar passage, often associated with missions conferences or sermons on Gods holiness, and rightly so. 11:37). 13:14,15; Mark 4:12; Luke 8:10; cf. To be where God is will be glory. Other titles give it the sense of dwelling, which portrays what the Shechinah Glory does. 7-11. All veiling their sight, With two they covered their feet, in acknowledgment of the lowliness of their glorious service. The Master has a right to expect obedience. And Jesus said to Simon, "Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men." (1-2) What Isaiah saw. (Ibid), Constable notes that "Many preachers of this passage have pointed out that the order of events is very significant. But one man there was who did respond and that in a very definite way (Ed: Referring of course to the prophet Isaiah, who had ears to hear and eyes to see the supernatural! Isaiah knew he was standing before an awe-inspiring God when he had his vision in the temple. Double for all her sins.". And they immediately (eutheos = instantly, straightway, forthwith) left the nets (abandoned the temporal), and followed (for the eternal) Him (akoloutheo = literally "to walk the same road"!) By proceeding, you consent to our cookie usage. Acknowledge your "ruined" state and cry out for God's cleansing. Does the Lord really want to prevent his people from understanding, repenting, and being healed? God then took the initiative to spiritually cleanse Isaiah. What Tozer said about the importance of his view of God can be said about each one of us. For this reason, Isaiah needs the live coal from off the burnt altar, which is symbolic of Christ's death. isaiah-6:1-8-niv - Blogs Full atonement! 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Here is an example of the great mystery, inscrutable to our finite minds, of God's election versus man's will. 33:20). 1 Corinthians I can only imagine what my eyes will see (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Regarding the trembling of the foundations Harry Ironside makes a piercing comment. 2 Peter This vision is the glory of Christ (John 12:41). The voice of the Lord - Isaiah opens this chapter by seeing Adonai from a distance but after confession and cleansing he is now able to hear Adonai. 2 Samuel Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. Isaiah 3:9 (note) declares that the people of Judah "have brought disaster upon themselves," but Isa 29:9, 10 indicates that the Lord was involved to some degree in desensitizing the people. This revelation of God as the absolute Lord ruling over the affairs of people caused the prophet to lament over his own sinfulness. 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. 16:1016; 2 Chr. Yet Isaiahs eager response, Here I am! (Isaiah 6:8) reveals how he was actively ready to respond to God. Adonai - 52v in Isaiah - Isa 1:24; 3:1, 15, 17, 18; 4:4; 6:1, 8, 11; 7:7, 14, 20; 8:7; 9:8, 17; 10:12, 16, 23, 24; 11:11; 19:4; 21:6, 8, 16; 22:5, 12, 14, 15; 25:8; 28:2, 16, 22; 29:13; 30:15, 20; 37:24; 38:16; 40:10; 48:16; 49:14, 22; 50:4, 5, 7, 9; 51:22; 52:4; 56:8; 61:1, 11; 65:13, 15, C I Scofield writes on Adon/Adonai that there are two principles that evolve from the relation of master and servant.