john macarthur isaiah 610 marca 2023
Fallen mankinds only hope is the gracious character of God and the self-giving work of Christ. TODAY ALONG THE WAY - Self-sufficiency can be a serious barrier to prayer. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Choose Book of Bible to Study Maybe at your last backyard barbecue, the wind blew a bit of hot ash from your charcoal grill and singed your skin. Nahum Our knowledge of God is never exhaustive and perfect, but it is nevertheless true. when he penned the account of Sennacheribs death (cf. 6:16). I think many Christians have never felt like they were called to do anything for God because they have never been cleansed. To do what God purposed will be glory. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Yet the Lord would preserve a remnant, like the tenth, holy to him. 4:8). Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. Isaiah 6:8 THEN I HEARD THE VOICE OF THE LORD, SAYING, "WHOM SHALL I SEND, AND WHO WILL GO FOR US?" 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. Isaiahs response was When he heard the voice of the Lord saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? he responded, Here am I! Isaiah, chapter six teaches us that even in this age the day of grace may come to an end for certain individuals. Then Solomon said, The Lord has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. Isa 4:2; 11:1) who would arise out of the chastened nation. 15:3, 4; 2 Chr. Peace for Ukraine; Amir Tsarfati; Andrew Wommack; Daily Devotional; Bill Johnson Isaiah did the same thing we would have done. Given a choice, you certainly wouldnt repeat it. Malachi But not many continue in the chapter to dwell on the specific message Isaiah is told to preach (Isa 6:9,10) because this message shocks us. John MacArthur is pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and president of The Master's College and Seminary. This is condescending grace indeed! 36: Word Biblical Commentary : John. This well-known passage teaches us a lot about the God we worship and the ministry of worship itself. In other words, it is the displaying of God to the world. Vine writes that every believer should have an "Isaiah 6 reaction" to the glory of God for, The more we apprehend the facts and character of the atoning sacrifice of Christ and the glories of His Person the more deeply we realize our own sinfulness. Seraphim contrary to popular opinion is not a class of angels but a separate class of created beings. But God's redeeming grace hastened to meet his need, applying to his lips a coal from the incense altar (originally from the altar of blood sacrifice; cf. This vision is the glory of Christ (John 12:41). The description of God leaves no doubt that Isaiah was dealing with the Lord of heaven and earth. This has nothing to do with innocent people being kept from salvation. (This is discussed in more detail in the comments on Isa 6:9 above). 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(See context inThe Prophecy of Isaiah), Wiersbe -It would be like the stump of a fallen tree from which the shoots (the holy seed) would come, and they would continue the true faith in the land. Faced with the solemn responsibility of proclaiming so unpopular a message, Isaiah cried, "Lord, how long?" 18:4, 22; 2 Chr. Patricia Krenwinkel - Manson family member serving life sentence for murder. Isaiah was a contemporary of Hosea and Micah. Jesus does not call those who think they can help God do his work. Man's responsibility is to confess his sinfulness and his inability to please God. At least two reasons may be given. It is the vision of God as Adonai which started him out on his prophetical career. Then I heard - When is "then"? No man can see Me and live! (Exod. The Lord with the sound of a trumpet. In Jn 8:58 He declared that He was "I Am", the name ascribed to God in Ex 3:14+. 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. Glory also involves honor or position of power. But note that even in the face of Judah's steadfast unbelief by the majority of souls, there is Isaiah, a picture of the remnant, those who see and are convicted by the light, who confess sin and who receive redemption from the Redeemer! 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. How diligently the cavalry officer keeps his saber clean and sharp; every stain he rubs off with the greatest care. When our heart is "filled" with unconfessed sins, surely our ears are "stopped" to God's still small voice! Whatever the case, being burned wasnt a pleasant experience. So prophet after prophet is called and commissioned for service by Adonai, the Lord who claims obedience and service. So let us all beware, lest our hearts should be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin (cf Heb 3:13-note). when the Assyrians devastated the land (a situation presupposed by Isa 1:2-20; see especially Isa 6:4-9). Moses feels his weakness and incompetence, and Moses said unto the LORD [Jehovah], O my Lord [Adonai], I am not eloquent, etc. ), It is interesting to note the parallels between the divine encounter in Isaiah 6 and that of Peter and the disciples with Christ in Luke 5, And when He (Jesus) had finished speaking, He said to Simon, "Put out into the deep water and let down your nets for a catch." 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. With flowing train that filled the temple quite. Both this woman and Isaiah show the close link between humility, coming helplessly before the Lord, and obedience. For the next few days, well consider attitudes of our hearts that open us to prayer. How much more profound should be the humility and self-abasement of man! (Amen! Wisdom Literature It functions with both sections, both showing the way of hope for the future (in chs. 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. (See context inNew American Commentary- Isaiah 1-39). Will I stand in your presence, 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. At times it may be hard for the believer to follow God, but life will be far harder for those who harden their hearts and refuse to listen to God's voice. In heaven? 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. He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Even though God is longsuffering and a God of love, His love and patience cannot be assumed presumptuously. It is not great talents God blesses so much as likeness to Jesus. Isaiah would convey God's offer of the opportunity of faith, but the very offer would make the recipients even more obstinate! As used here, qadosh [holy] signifies the entirety of the divine perfection which separates God from His creation. For each occasion we must come to the Throne by way of the Cross. 4:19). 37:38). Secondly, if the theocracy was to come to an end, then it must be evident that it no longer had a concern for God. Today in the Word - Apart from Meyou are nothing. (Jn 15:5). Whether or not I hear God's call depends upon the state of my ears; and what I hear depends upon my disposition. Isaiah was God's man before he had this experience, but it still had a tremendous effect on him. You come into His presence because you are in Christ. 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. It can also be represented as a consuming fire (Ex 24:17). Jonah Though the closing years of Uzziahs reign were filled with disobedience to God, this Judean monarch, in comparison with many other kings, was still considered godly, for he did right in the sight of the Lord (2Ki 15:3). Remember you are Gods sword, His instrumentI trust, a chosen vessel unto Him to bear His name. The book derives its title from the author, whose name means The LORD is salvation, and is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus. Johannine Writings The stars vanish when the sun appears. 1 Kings Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Paperback - January 12, 2021 by John F. MacArthur (Author) 182 ratings Part of: MacArthur Bible Studies (36 books) See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $11.79 20 Used from $6.49 30 New from $7.71 Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2 Shop items Great on Kindle 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. Like two sides of the same coin, both are real but can only be viewed and pondered separately. The Prophecy of Isaiah: An Introduction & Commentary. 1944 Moody Publishers, Play & praise as you ponder one day seeing Holy Holy Holy, Praise to the Lord the Almighty - Fernando Ortega (recommended! This proposal has no linguistic or contextual basis and should be dismissed as allegorical. It is true that God does bless His Word even when it is given out by those who are playing around with sin, but in time God judges them severely. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. 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. Do we take this commission at face value? The side-expedition failed, however, so in a second attempt he sent messengers to Jerusalem demanding an immediate surrender of the city (2 Kin. There was an advanced religious corruption Departure from God inevitably results in moral and social corruption, and these are apparent, It was to this people that Isaiah was commissioned to preach, and while Judah was not as far degenerate as the northern kingdom of Israel, it was a people so immersed in sin as to be incapable of repentance and correction. Pastor John MacArthur. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The seraphim Isaiah saw are magnificent beings. Calloused means to make insensitive or to deaden feelings or morals. 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"!) God is no respecter of persons, and He will not hold back His hand of just discipline for His children. They need to confess the sins in their lives, because their service will be sterile and frustrating until that takes place. THE GOSPEL IN ISAIAH Habakkuk Peter could not stand the contrast between the purity and power of Christ and his own sinfulness. 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. Multiple related passages dealing with "judicial hardening"and the related topic of Jesus speaking in parables - Dt 29:4+, Isa 6:9,10+ Mt 13:11-15+ Mk 4:11-12+ Lk 8:10+ Jn 9:39-41, Jn 12:38-40Acts 28:26,27+ Ro 11:7-10+, 2Co 3:14-15+, Eph 4:17-18+, 2Th 2:10-12+. Their slain will be thrown out, their dead bodies will stink; the mountains will be soaked with their blood. One of the most stirring portions of Scripture describes this vision. Although some action heroes show sensitivity, the message of our society is that success demands toughness. 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. He was the One high and lifted up on the throne, and He was the One lifted up on the Cross. 2022ho04575 h isaiah cuenca peterson 0 45 silverhorn ct apt 41 merced ca 95348 20230302 2022ho05929 h katherine m swinburne 144832 3533 6th ave #5 san diego ca 92103 20230302 2022ho05932 h samuel crigan 0 4925 robert j mathews pkwy,suite 100 el dorado hills ca 95762 20230302 2022ho06060 h judy c hu 0 1571 46th ave san francisco ca 94122 20230302 Who did Isaiah see? Matthew Henry (concise commentary) has a balanced comment noting that "God sends Isaiah to foretell the ruin of His people. (Hab 2:14), TODAY IN THE WORD - In his book Our God Is Awesome, Bible teacher Tony Evans says, Holiness is the centerpiece of Gods attributes. 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). For example, hired servants could quit if they did not like the orders of their master. The sarcastic statement in Isaiah 6:10b would be an emphatic way of making this clear. 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. It is that good! The Gospels They dare not gaze at the glory of Jehovah! He makes himself as we have said, visible to men, and God in him. In fact Paul says that God dwells in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen or can see (1 Tim. The New Testament And so the lips of this man Isaiah are cleansed. In 1969, after graduating from Talbot Theological Seminary, John came to Grace Community Church. There are many verses in the Bible which teach that God is invisible and cannot be seen. Kaphar includes the ideas of to forgive, be merciful, pacify, pardon, purge (away), put off, reconcile or make reconciliation. All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Hits like "Hot Stuff" (1979), "Bad Girls" (1979), and "Macarthur Park" (1977) were ubiquitous in the music scene then. He saw the angels surrounding the throne who eternally call out the reality of Gods holiness. In fact, over 600 years after Isaiah lived, John heard the same testimony in heaven: Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty (Rev. True worship ought to lead to witness and service. Living for God can only be accomplished by divine grace. His writing features a range of 2,186 different words, compared to 1,535 in Ezekiel, 1,653 in Jeremiah, and 2,170 in the Psalms. Philippians Copyright 2007, Grace to You. 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. They are likely to stare, take pictures, buy postcards, and go home with another vacation memory. That live coal told of the fire of judgment having burned itself out upon the offering. God will send upon them a deluding influence (Their repeated rejection reaps righteous retribution from God!) If you ever begin to think God has given you a difficult ministry, take time to meditate on the ministry of Isaiah. 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. And when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish; and their nets began to break; and they signaled to their partners in the other boat, for them to come and help them. 9 There was the true Light which, coming into the world, enlightens everyone. Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! They are already rebellious and hostile to God. FIRST ISAIAH SAW THEN HE WAS CLEANSED Some see this threefold repetition of holy as an OT allusion to the Trinity, with which while compatible would not be dogmatic proof of the Trinity (eg, it would probably be inappropriate to use Isa 6:3 as strong substantiation of the Trinity in the OT). (See context in John notes)(Bolding added), Isaiahs sight of Gods glory is described, Isaiah 6:1, I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, etc. The evangelist expounds this of Christ, which is an evident proof of the Deity of Christ, that He is Jehovah; for it was Jehovah Whom the prophet there saw (Matthew Poole's Commentary on the New Testament) (Bolding added), Believer's Study Bible (Criswell) writes that, The passage undoubtedly refers to the magnificent vision of Isaiah (cf. Keaon Koloamatangi 12 . 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. Isaiahs preaching was therefore to be a part of the judgment of God resulting in judicial blindness upon the nation. 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. Solid Joys. John MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. When he had seen God, he could see himself. 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). In this heavenly environment of pure holiness, holy people are the only ones who will be at home. For the first time his mouth speaks with "the highest sort of simplicity, of naivet, the intuition of a soul which has seen itself in the light of the divine holiness." Moses, David, Apostles). On problem passages he often offers views and reasons, but is brief due to his limitations of space. Questions and answers with John Piper. While besieging Lachish, he sent a contingent of forces to besiege Jerusalem (2 Kin 18:1719:8; Is. 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). Capitol Hill Baptist . 2 Chronicles A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) - YouTube 0:00 / 58:41 A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) 104,881 views Mar 24, 2017 1.7K Dislike Share Grace to You 645K. 29:9,10; 42:18; 43:8; Deut. zera, a collective singular; cf. This was Isaiah's response to a vision of the Thrice Holy God! 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 Lachlan Ilias 8. Criswell explains that "God in His omniscience knew in advance that the nation would not respond but would remain indifferent and unrepentant, and thus would become hardened. God is spirit (John 4:24). (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. For my eyes have seen the King! 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. Woe is me, for I am ruined! There is a lot happening in this chapter of Scripture. Isaiah was given a vision of heaven and of the God of heaven that few others have ever experienced. Stated another way, God is telling Isaiah that he would be the instrument of Judah's divinely appointed judicial hardening and spiritual blindness! First, after gaining a greater appreciation for Gods holiness and his own sinfulness, Isaiah said woe acknowledging his own uncleanness. Moody Publishers). At this we need not wonder. Tevita Tatola 9. The derivative noun 'awon occurs with only the derived, abstract theological notion of the root: "infraction, crooked behavior, perversion, iniquity, etc. 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. This fact disqualifies the case for proposing that the church receives some of the promises made originally to Israel. Hezekiah began his reign over Judah in 715 B.C. (Luke 5:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11). The approach of these notes is to accept Isaiah 6 as the prophet's call into ministry. 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! 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. If you feel led to join the hosts of heaven in proclaiming the utter holiness of our God, sing a relevant chorus or hymn, such as Holy, Holy, Holy, during your prayer time today (or see the links below). O Lord, he was saying, Lord, you called me to be a fisher of men and I failed. (Ed: Truth be said if we went and told exactly what Isaiah was to go and tell, keep listening but do not perceive, etc, that message would not be well received! The Lord healed Hezekiahs critical illness, as Isaiah had predicted (38:5; 2 Kin. In His character and essence, He is "Spirit," and thus invisible to man (Jn 4:24), but He has made Himself known to man through revelation by His many names and titles, by His attributes, by His written Word, and finally by His living Word, Jesus Christ (Jn 1:14). 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? 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). Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. Isaiah needed a long-range perspective on his ministry or else he would feel like he was accomplishing nothing. Johannine Writings (Ro 7:24). Lord God Almighty! Double for all her sins.". 7-11. Its great to realize that in heaven we will finally be free from the presence and power of sin, both our own sin and the evil that surrounds us. Ironside -Even though the Word seemed to have no other effect than to harden them in their sins and rebellion, Isaiah was to proclaim the message faithfully. Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Sermon. To be what God intended will be glory. 17 "For truly I say to you that many prophets and righteous men desired to see what you see, and did not see it, and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it. Page183. (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. 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. (Note: Heber wrote this hymn for Trinity Sunday while he was Vicar of Hodnet, Shropshire, England), Isaiah 6:4 AND THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE THRESHOLDS TREMBLED AT THE VOICE OF HIM WHO CALLED OUT, WHILE THE TEMPLE WAS FILLING WITH SMOKE. Poetical Books The Old Testament Rev. (This picture of the exalted Lord brings to mind Michael W Smith's song - Above All), The train - This describes the hem or fringe (cf Ex 28:33, 34) of His robe which appropriately filled the temple. The commission of Isaiah gives us another illustration of the right of Adonai, the Lord, to expect absolute obedience from His servants (Isa. Job had an experience similar to Isaiah's, and his reaction was, "I abhor myself." Isaiah saw himself Eugene Rapay. The Substituted Servant, Part 1. Isaiah 6:11 THEN I SAID, "LORD, HOW LONG?"
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