Jacob said, I have seen God face to face (Gen. 32:30). 33:20). (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. 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. 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! By the gracious work of the Majestic and Holy One upon the throne through atonement his sins are taken care of along with the resultant guilt. Behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child" (Jer 1:6). (Nu 14:21), Later in the context of a prophecy of the coming Millennial Age Isaiah God says, For the earth will be full of the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. We should only be offended if we are offended by the fact that God is a God who judges sin. We also catch a glimpse of the ceaseless worship that the angels of heaven render to God (Isa 6:3, cf. Wiersbe -"Go and tell" is still God's command to His people (Isa 6:9; see Mt 28:7; Mk 5:19). Then ask the Lord to translate your sense of brokenness into an eager willingness to follow Him more fully. For details about this sermon and for related resources, click here: https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/80-324 To receive John MacArthurs monthly letter, as well as free resources by mail, click here: https://www.gty.org/home/newtogty/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracetoyou Twitter: https://twitter.com/gracetoyou Google +: https://plus.google.com/+gracetoyou Copyright 2007, Grace to You. If the foundation is shaky, things will start to crumble. The threat of an Assyrian invasion forced Judah to promise heavy tribute to that eastern power. B & H Publishing Group), it is impossible to link Isaiah 6 solely to chs. (Bolding added), JEHOVAH, (is) a name implying His immutable constancy to His promises. The sarcastic statement in Isaiah 6:10b would be an emphatic way of making this clear. When the boats come in, the former fishermen leave everything behind and follow Jesus. Major Prophets Lord how long (cf similar query of "How long?" He evidently came from a family of some rank, because he had easy access to the king (7:3) and intimacy with a priest (8:2). The Hebrew imperatival forms (Commands) are employed rhetorically and anticipate the response Isaiah will receive. John F. MacArthur $10.49 $14.99 Save 30% Publisher's Description Isaiah's ministry as a prophetduring the period of the divided kingdomspanned the reigns of four Judean kings. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Jehovah Sabaoth, LORD of hosts, of armies, Knowledge Of The Holy - A W Tozer's classic book on God's Attributes, He Reigns - "Holy, Holy, Holy is our Lord God Almighty.". Isaiah 6 - Isaiah's Conviction, Cleansing and Call A. Keaon Koloamatangi 12 . The verbs are in the imperfect tense, describing what they were doing continually. from youthful lusts, and pursue (present imperative - Continually. Obadiah Proverbs I think many Christians have never felt like they were called to do anything for God because they have never been cleansed. His conscience was burdened by a sense of personal weakness and failure. (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. Nashville: Thomas Nelson). ", 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. (Acts 20:24). This proposal has no linguistic or contextual basis and should be dismissed as allegorical. Jesus calls those who know they need to be humble before his power and presence. Also known as the evangelical Prophet, Isaiah spoke much about the grace of God toward Israel, particularly in his last 27 chapters. Solid Joys. Perhaps it is because we never do anything 100% to the glory of God that no work is untainted with sin. He could only confess his helplessness and fallen estate. There is a wonderful word of encouragement here: God quickly answers prayer and cleanses us (1John 1:9). Isaiah, chapter six teaches us that even in this age the day of grace may come to an end for certain individuals. How is your "spiritual" hearing? Guzik writes that "The remnant will indeed return (Ed: From Babylonian exile back to Judah), but even the remnant will eventually be judged. Caution is also advisable when one attempts to associate theological significance to the number three (eg, E W Bullinger says that "three denotes divine perfection" but again a "Berean-like" [Acts 17:11] mindset is advisable when evaluating such comments. In the present context while elevation in regard to rank is certainly intended, it also suggests a more literal meaning, implying Isaiah had to look upwards to see the lofty Lord. 1 John Dallas: Word, Incorporated), John Calvin commenting on John 12:41 writes, Lest readers should think that this prediction was inappropriately quoted, John expressly states, that the prophet was not sent as a teacher to a single age, but, on the contrary, that the glory of Christ was exhibited to him, that he might be a witness of those things which should take place under his reign. Scripture gives us a number of examples: Abraham (Ge 18:27, 30, 32), Gideon (Jdg 6:21, 22, 23), Manoah and his wife (Jdg 13:20); Job (Job 42:5, 6); Isaiah (Isa 6:5); the apostle John on the isle of Patmos (Rev 1:17). 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. One purpose of Isaiah's vision was to commission him for service (Isa 6:8-13). Historical Books Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. Zec 7:11, 12 looks back to the pre-exilic era (cf. Second Chronicles 32:32 records that he wrote a biography of King Hezekiah also. The effect of this was to confirm them in their sin, and therefore confirm them in their lost estate. In the Old Testament this kind of symbolism is usually negative, but for Jesus it is clearly positive. Christ approaches, weeping love! When he had seen God, he could see himself. Revelation, Search Wikipedia using spiritual discretion, hough the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. Scofield -Hebrew kaphar means to propitiate, to atone for sin. At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. Hezekiah was a man of war and not a prince of peace. Reformation was a priority when he became king (2 Kin. Isaiah 6:10 RENDER THE HEARTS OF THIS PEOPLE INSENSITIVE, THEIR EARS DULL, AND THEIR EYES DIM, OTHERWISE (LEST) THEY MIGHT SEE WITH THEIR EYES, HEAR WITH THEIR EARS, UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEARTS, AND RETURN AND BE HEALED. Major Prophets Let us not forget that devastation is the bitter but inevitable (Gal 6:7, 8, Hos 8:7) fruit of continual, unrepentant (thus unforgiven) sin (then and now)! Centuries later, Jesus parables were to do the same (Matt. Ryrie - Though the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. High on a lofty throne, in splendor bright, Confronted with a vision of Gods holiness, the future prophet felt crushed with the knowledge of his own sinfulness. Who was, and is, and evermore shall be. The Sovereign Servant, Part 2A. "He that is, was, and is to be," always the same (see notes Hebrews 13:8 ; Revelation 1:4; Revelation 1:8; compare Ex 3:14, 15; 6:3). Does the Lord really want to prevent his people from understanding, repenting, and being healed? Yet the period witnessed a decline in Judahs spiritual status. The MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the entire Bible. Volume 96:325. The Lord healed Hezekiahs critical illness, as Isaiah had predicted (38:5; 2 Kin. In contrast, slaves had no other option but to obey their master (see, for example, Ge 24:112). John MacArthur writes that "Isaiahs message was to be Gods instrument for hiding the truth from an unreceptive people. It would also deliver some folk from this easy familiarity that they seem to have with Jesus. God will destroy it (Is 6:11, 12) and therefore judicially blinds them to further light. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point The result is that many Christians want their worship the way they want their hamburgers. 2 "Speak [ a]kindly to Jerusalem; And call out to her, that her [ b]warfare has ended, That her [ c]guilt has been removed, That she has received of the Lord's hand. 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. Jude UPDATED-ISAIAH: THE PROMISE of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) - $31.84. By sending him, He drives the sinful people further from Him, for Isaiah's preaching, which focuses on the LORD's covenantal demands and impending judgment upon covenantal rebellion, forces the people to confront their sin and then continues to desensitize them as they respond negatively to the message. Praise God for godly music which lifts our souls to the throne room of God in Heaven! Ray Pritchard - Once Peter realized who Jesus really wasthe true Son of God from heavenhe saw himself in a new light. For the next few days, well consider attitudes of our hearts that open us to prayer. J Vernon McGee - When Simon said, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man. (Mt 4:17, 18, 19), Paul like Peter and Andrew manifested a similar complete surrender to Adonai (Kurios) declaring, I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself (death to self, surrender to the Lord, not one's own but bought with a price), in order that I may finish (teleioo = accomplish, bring to an end or to the intended goal. (January 14th Called Of God). 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. And Simon answered and said, "Master, we worked hard all night and caught nothing, but at Your bidding I will let down the nets.". 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. Wrestling: Results for D'Agnese, Shoreline, RCK Mat Wars tournaments and Jan. 2-8 meets. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. Even with our best intentions and desires, our worship of God is imperfect. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. Again the theme is sounded: the Messiahs glory is revealed in His suffering. Isaiah saw himself Luke-Acts ', 16 "But blessed are your eyes, because they see; and your ears, because they hear. I can only imagine, Isaiah, mighty seer, in days of old Compare other allusions to physical manifestations of God's power (Ex 19:18, Acts 4:31). I can only imagine when the Assyrians devastated the land (a situation presupposed by Isa 1:2-20; see especially Isa 6:4-9). Your helplessness is your best prayer. FIRST ISAIAH SAW THEN HE WAS CLEANSED (Luke 5:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11). Since John declares that Isaiah saw the glory of Jesus, it is certain that this vision was a Christophany, i.e., a preincarnate appearance of the living Lord. Whether or not I hear God's call depends upon the state of my ears; and what I hear depends upon my disposition. 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). The idea is a definite turn to God in conduct as well as in one's mind. The prophesied judgment (cf. Not just to terminate a thing but carry out to full, to carry through completely.) 2Above him stood the seraphim. The kingdom promised to David belongs to Israel, not the church. Adonai, the Master commands. John MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. 6 There was a man having been sent from God, whose name was John. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. TODAY ALONG THE WAY -Is your worship being offered to God on His terms and timetable, or has it become a "drive-through experience"? GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Scripture Isaiah 6 Sort Bible Verse. Verse 1 says that Isaiah saw the Lord. Foundations (0520) ('ammah) usually describes a linear measurement (cf first use Ge 6:15) of a cubit, but here describes a post. Damah - 15x in 14v in the NAS - Ps 49:12, 20; Isa 6:5; 15:1; Jer 6:2; 14:17; 47:5; Lam 3:49; Hos 4:5, 6; 10:7, 15; Obad 1:5; Zeph 1:11. 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. (Listen free online - Isaiah 6:1.mp3 Isaiah 6:2.mp3 Isaiah 6:3-5.mp3 Isaiah 6:6-8.mp3 Isaiah 6:9-13.mp3)(See context in Thru the Bible), Ironside feels that the altar ultimately pictures. 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"!) 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). Luke-Acts Unfortunately, as Dr. Tony Evans points out, this "hurry up and get it" mentality has invaded the church. 2 Kings 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. When Job came into the presence of God, he no longer wanted to talk about maintaining his righteousness. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. This is the only way He can be approached. Holy is the Judge of Creation, all lies bare before His eyes! He essentially offered himself as a blank check, to be filled in as God saw fit With Isaiah we see a three-step process: first, acute realization of ones own sinfulness in the light of Gods holiness; second, hearing the gospel that ones sins are forgiven; and finally the response of gratitude, love, and surrender leading to actionFor many of us, such realizations may come in stages as we gradually grow in the Christian life. His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. It reveals to him his condition. March 19, 2018. See a detailed discussion addressing the question "Did created men ever see the uncreated God? Moody Publishers, The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95, Be Comforted (Isaiah): Feeling Secure in the Arms of God, New American Commentary: Volume 15a: Isaiah 1-39. 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. Their mouths were not filled with seraphic worship but with flippant repetitions and self-justifying excuses. Despite the use of irony, we should still view this as a genuine, albeit indirect, act of divine hardening. The response is instantaneous and total. Today, we want to step back and take in the incredible scene the prophet describes. 2 John While besieging Lachish, he sent a contingent of forces to besiege Jerusalem (2 Kin 18:1719:8; Is. April 26, 2013. 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). At this we need not wonder. Those who are hardened by God are simply confirmed in their own sinful thoughts and desires. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. 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 (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95). 17:6, 24). Unclean (02931)(tame) means defiled, rendered foul or dirty, soiled, sullied, impure, polluted. For this reason, Isaiah needs the live coal from off the burnt altar, which is symbolic of Christ's death. First, after gaining a greater appreciation for Gods holiness and his own sinfulness, Isaiah said woe acknowledging his own uncleanness. Every hope I must abandon! (The God of the Bible and Other Gods: Is the Christian God Unique among World Religions?. Oh, it was the unclouded view he had of the essential glory of the Son of God! Evidently Isaiah was in the temple in Jerusalem when he had this awe-inspiring vision of God's throne (Isa 6:1). Isaiah 6:10b reflects the people's attitude and might be paraphrased accordingly: "Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their mind, repent, and be restored, and they certainly wouldn't want that, would they?". And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. 32:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) and so he desires to know how long until the end of the divine judgment? Missionaries and others who live among various cultures observe that people tend to create and then worship gods whom reflect their own peculiar tendencies. And the Empty Tomb sings His glories: Justice is assuaged by Grace! 20:7). The basic sense of the word "holy" is "set apart from that which is commonplace, special, unique." 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?" Holy, holy, holy! Joel The Gospels With twain they veiled their faces, as was meet, Comparing this text with Jn 12:41 (discussed below), it is clear that Isaiah saw Jesus, Who is Jehovah of the OT. More from John MacArthur The Home of a Godly Shepherd John MacArthur, 3 days ago ), And blessed be His glorious name forever; and may the whole earth be filled with His glory. The fishing expedition has brought in its first catch. God is under no obligation to forgive all sinners. Perhaps this is a preview of believers calling out to other believers in a symphony of praise to God. The beams and lintels trembled at the cry, Isaiah needed a long-range perspective on his ministry or else he would feel like he was accomplishing nothing. Pastor John MacArthur. Titus In 701 B.C. A. in the light of the Lord's infinite holiness. The passage in this unit opens Jesus' Galilean ministry, beginning the second year of His mission. Series: The Gospel According 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. Though Isaiah may have been at the earthly temple, this describes a vision which transcends the earthly. ), Wiersbe -He did not discuss his call with the Lord, as did Moses (Ex 3:11-4:15) and Jeremiah (Jer 1:4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10), but accepted the appointment and made himself available to his Master. His focus on unclean lips may foreshadow his calling, but more likely signals that he understood how far short his worship fell of Gods worthiness. John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). New Testament Studies, Books of the Bible Matthew, MacArthur Bible Studies John MacArthur $10.49 $14.99 Save 30% Note the emphasis on the elevated position of his throne in Isa 6:5. In this heavenly environment of pure holiness, holy people are the only ones who will be at home. Job said that even "the heavens are not pure in His sight" (Job 15:15). 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. Johannine Writings Furthermore not only was Isaiah himself a man of unclean lips, he was a member of a nation with unclean lips. Philemon Whenever you read in the Old Testament that any man saw the Lord, understand it of the Second Person of the Divine Trinity, the Lord Jesus Christ. From the Hebrew root, meaning "existence." (The Bookends of the Christian Life-recommended read - I have read this one 3-4 times. If we let the Spirit of God bring us face to face with God, we too shall hear something akin to what Isaiah heard, the still small voice of God; and in perfect freedom will say, "Here am I; send me." The related word kapporet describes the mercy seat, an "atonement cover", the gold cover on the ark of the covenant where atonement is made. (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. 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. I saw the Lord sitting on a throne - How? He doesn't permit it. Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee, Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see; Oh, then it is these deep-seated and long-veiled deformities are revealed; and we, no longer gazing with a complacent eye upon self, sink in the dust before God, overwhelmed with shame, and covered with confusion of face.
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