; Is. 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. Sermons from the Book of Isaiah | Grace to You - SermonAudio eBOOK PDF The MacArthur Bible Commentary DOWNLOAD EBOOK - YUMPU (Ibid), We make calls out of our own spiritual consecration, but when we get right with God He brushes all these aside, and rivets us with a pain that is terrific to one thing we never dreamed of, and for one radiant flashing moment we see what He is after, and we say - "Here am I, send me." Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. 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). 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." And He said to them, "Follow (command) Me, and I will make you fishers of men." 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). Its possible that Isaiah had been encouraged by Uzziahs reign. What an awesome, even fearful experience for God's prophet! Thus, this verse is another important link in the chain of evidence that proves Jesus Christ to be God. No earthly king could help Judah in that hour. Centuries later, Jesus parables were to do the same (Matt. Moses, David, Apostles). Your joys, pains, sacrifices, and triumphs last for a moment before disappearing forev If you are nothing more than a cosmic accident, your life doesn't matter. The nation, consisting of the remnant, will, under the hand of their Messiah-Deliverer, revive and be glorified (see Isa 11:1-note). This is a frightful state. And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him. In sum, Pharaoh hardened his own heart before God hardened it, though the prediction that God would do so preceded Pharaoh's choice. Holy, Holy, Holy! This verse is further evidence that Isaiah saw an OT Christophany or manifestation of Christ, Who at the end of the age will return to reign as the true and only "King of kings and Lord of lords" (Rev 19:16), Zechariah describes this glorious future day when Jesus the King will reign over all the earth (Maranatha! isaiah-6:1-8-niv - Blogs The fishing expedition has brought in its first catch. A verification email has been sent to the address you provided. It functions with both sections, both showing the way of hope for the future (in chs. Exalted (05375) (nasa') is a common OT verb (some 612 verses) and conveys the sense of lift up or lifted up as in Isa 6:1. As Kistemaker says (in his comments on Luke 5:8+) -When one is confronted with Jesus, it is impossible to remain neutral. He saw his need of Jesus Christ. 29:4; John 12:40; Acts 28:26,27; Rom. His son Jotham (ca. Ryrie -After the 70 years in Babylon, a tenth would return. To contend that those yet unfulfilled will see non-literal fulfillment is biblically groundless. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point TODAY IN THE WORD - A. W. Tozer once said the most important thing anyone could know about him was what he believed about God. Job (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. All we have to do is recognize that we are not very good fishermen recognize our failures and faithlessness. Mark Although, one should avoid dogmatic interpretation, it seems to predict that the remnant will pass through another "fire", which could refer to further chastisement. The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). The Bible tells us that no one can see God and live, so awesome is His presence. The stars vanish when the sun appears. 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. John MacArthur on Isaiah 53 (April 16, 2012) | The Daily Hatch Today in the Word - How did Isaiah respond to this vision? Holy, holy, holy! Volume 96:325. Yet the period witnessed a decline in Judahs spiritual status. Any time a person sees God, it is an indication that God has adapted Himself to the limited capacity of the creature. Delayed obedience is disobedience beloved! The representative of the grace of GOD to needy men flew swiftly to tell of His saving favor, based upon the atoning sacrifice. Ahazs alliance with Assyria led to his introduction of a heathen altar, which he set up in Solomons temple (2 Kin. You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. These individuals who would be saved through Isaiahs ministry are the basis for the remnant of verse 13. But God is promising that just as a tree may sprout again from a stump, so there will be a remnant of the nation that will survive. Series: The Gospel According to God. Downers Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press), Isaiah is an excellent OT illustration of the powerful principle taught in 1John 1:9, If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. He saw that he was a sinful man in a sinful community. Used by permission. Women of the 70s' Amazing Careers; Part 3 - Herald Weekly (The Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Translation: 1995. Pastor John MacArthur. Whenever the invisible God becomes visible, and whenever the omnipresence of God is localized, this is the Shechinah Glory. Further, in this our own rightful attitude before Him we learn to identify ourselves with the condition of those fellow members of the Body of Christ who have proved unfaithful and lapsed into evil ways, and to confess their sins, as ours. 13:14, 15; John 12:39, 40, 41; Acts 28:25, 26, 27. Isaiah 53:10-12. 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. 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). The Astonishing Servant of Jehovah (Isaiah 53) John MacArthur Published on Apr 16, 2012 by JohnMacArthurGTY Now for this morning, I finally want you to open your Bible to the fifty-third chapter of Angels tremble, martyrs weep, and saints perfected praise Him now! (Nu 21:6), Comment: Here the word fiery or burning probably refers to the burning pain and the inflammation which resulted from the venomous bite, which brought death to all who would not look at the bronze serpent and live. 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. 0:36. Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth. The same distinction appears in Josh 7:8, 9, 10, 11. A tribe or village prone to violence invariably creates gods whom they believe delight in violence and blood. Glory also involves honor or position of power. by being cut in two with a wooden saw (cf. With twain they were flying, or hovering. Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. He has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in. TODAY ALONG THE WAY - Self-sufficiency can be a serious barrier to prayer. It is that good! 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). He saw the angels surrounding the throne who eternally call out the reality of Gods holiness. 23:10; Lk 6:46); (b) the servants right to direction in service (Isa 6:8, 9, 10, 11). in the light of the Lord's infinite holiness. (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. Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes" (Job 42:5, 6). 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. What we believe about God is so crucial because everything else in our lives is built on that foundation. Both this woman and Isaiah show the close link between humility, coming helplessly before the Lord, and obedience. Perhaps you accidentally stepped on a live coal from your campfire during your last vacation. Their main objective was to fulfill the wishes of their master. 38) until 686 B.C. Whats more, the Lord sent an angel to him with a live, cleansing coal from the altar before His throne. The effect of beholding GOD is to make one realize his own unworthiness and the corruption of his own heart. 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. He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. Luke-Acts The Prophesy Of The King Sermon by John Hamby, Isaiah 9:1-6 For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, And deep darkness the people; But the Lord will arise over you, Isaiah 6:9, which ostensibly records the content of Isaiah's message, is clearly ironic. 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 Master has a right to expect obedience. It certainly was for Isaiah. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the New . He had called him Master in 5:5, but here he called him Lord Simon saw no vision; he saw the living Christ. Woe is me - It is interesting to note the prophet himself pronounced 6 woes on Israel (Is 5:8, 11, 18, 20, 21, 22 - a different, albeit synonymous Hebrew word [hoy in Isaiah 5, 'oy in Isaiah 6] than that translated "woe" in this verse), but when confronted with the transcendent glory infinite holiness of God, in alarm and despair, he could only cry "woe". Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. Otherwise (06435) (pen) is a conjunction that introduces a negative purpose. The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 2B. Wiersbe -The prophet knew that he could not faithfully preach for the Lord unless he was prepared and cleansed. (See context in Wiersbe's Expository Outlines on the Old Testamentor borrow Wiersbe's expository outlines on the Old Testament), Luke records a similar teaching by Jesus that "The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth what is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth what is evil; for his mouth speaks from that which fills his heart. Isaiah sadly unlike the disciples did not receive a promise of procuring men but rather a promise of reproving men because of their rejection of Truth. In contrast, slaves had no other option but to obey their master (see, for example, Ge 24:112). 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. 26:1619). (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. Recognizing Jesus identity and thus his inherent holiness made Simon painfully aware of his own sinfulness. Isaiah 6:9,10 has been the subject of much debate and speculation because instead of calling his readers to repent and to not harden their hearts, these verses command Isaiah to issue a proclamation which is just the opposite! But no humble inquirer after Christ, need to fear this awful doom, which is a spiritual judgment on those who will still hold fast their sins. 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. 40:30; Ezek. We are lost in astonishment, and dare not pry into the mystery lest we be blinded by its insufferable glory. Your helplessness is your best prayer. (See context in The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament). J Vernon McGee explains that "It is interesting that up to this time Isaiah had never heard the call of God. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. Isaiah 6 Bible Commentary - Matthew Henry (concise) - Christianity No doubt visitors to Mount St. Helens will gasp as they look into a crater almost two miles wide. Irving Jensen: Matthew's reporting skips most of the first year of Jesus' ministry. Send me! (Isa 6:8). Isaiah 6:5 THEN I SAID, "WOE IS ME, FOR I AM RUINED! Whether men hear or whether they forbear (Ezek 2:3, 4, 5), he who proclaims the Word faithfully has delivered his soul. On the other it is the execution of Gods righteous judgment. (See context in Balancing the Christian Life), I like the way Puritan writer Thomas Watson described God's glory. Lighthouse Trails Publishing to Make Contact with Over 100 Christian Oh, it was the unclouded view he had of the essential glory of the Son of God! This was true in the nations around Israel, as well. Our knowledge of God is never exhaustive and perfect, but it is nevertheless true. Poetical Books Get out of your mind the idea of expecting God to come with compulsions and pleadings. A new form appears in the New Testament: the Incarnate Word [John 1:14]. 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, 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. Galatians Most (Wiersbe, MacArthur, Motyer, et al) but not all conservative commentators feel that Isaiah 6 marks the inaugural call of Isaiah into the prophetic ministry and that chapters 1-5 were actually written after his call which would place Isaiah 6 out of chronological order. In Old Testament times, slaves were the absolute possession of their master and had no rights of their own. The Son is the King Jehovah Who rules in the Old Testament and appears to the elect, as in the New Testament the Spirit, the invisible Minister of the Son, is the Director of the Church and the Revealer in the sanctuary of the heart [Olshausen]. Matthew 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. Within this sarcastic framework, Isaiah 6:10a must also be seen as ironic. Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Paul exhibited a similar increase in awareness of his sinful state as grew in grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (Acts 20:24). Johannine Writings 39). NAS = cease(1), completely cut off(1), cut off(2), destroy(1), destroyed(1), perish(2), ruined(5), silenced(1), unceasingly*(1). The joyful strain of the trumpet betokens the splendor of his triumph, leading captivity captive, and well might the clarions ring out the tidings of Emmanuels victorious return. 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. It may signify 1) the presence of God (cf. In this heavenly environment of pure holiness, holy people are the only ones who will be at home. Isaiah 5-6: 8/19/1979: An Eye for an Eye, Part 2: Matthew 5:38-42: 8/26/1979: Warning to an Apostate Nation: Jeremiah: 8/26/1979 . (The Bookends of the Christian Life-recommended read - I have read this one 3-4 times. 30:1). Then in the 1970s some restaurants tested the idea of "drive-through" service. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Ex. The nation is on the palms of His hands, and Jerusalems walls are ever before His eyes (49:16). A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God. 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. Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! 11:1). Isaiah was given a vision of heaven and of the God of heaven that few others have ever experienced. Wiersbe of course is applying this section, saying go and tell the gospel to the lost.) (cp Job 42:5, 6), - When Simon recognized in JESUS the Creator of the fish of the sea, he fell at His feet and cried, "Depart from me, for I am a sinful man, O Lord." Minor Prophets The Gospels Sennacherib, the Assyrian king, invaded the coastal areas of Israel, marching toward Egypt on Israels southern flank. Ep 3:8 (61AD) To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ. With twain in reverent awe they hid their feet. 739686 B.C. (This ironic command is comparable to saying to a particularly recalcitrant individual, "Go ahead, be stubborn!"). THEN I SAID, HERE AM I. The foundations of the thresholds trembled - the bases of the thresholds shook. Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. 17:6, 24). New Testament Studies, Books of the Bible Matthew, MacArthur Bible Studies John MacArthur $10.49 $14.99 Save 30% He will use us. 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). Mark the profound humility of the seraphim-they veiled with their wings their faces and their feet. PDF AFN Typ ENT EX/WV CDE DBA Name License Mailing address City State Zip He also is heard worldwide on his radio program Grace to You. As he touched Isaiahs mouth with it, the seraph said, Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for (verse 7). Beloved, is there not a powerful principle here? Nashville: Thomas Nelson), Holy, holy, holy - The Seraphic attribution of holy in triplicate is the Hebrew way of denoting "intensity". April 10, 2013. Those are the first words spoken by Isaiah himself in his book, and they pronounce a prophetic woe upon himself. In the year of King Uzziahs death mine eyes have seen the king. (See context inThe Book of Isaiah, Chapters 139), Warren Wiersbe has an interesting thought on the significance of Isaiah 6, Anyone reading Isaiahs first two messages (Isaiah 1-5) might be inclined to ask, What right does this man have to pronounce judgment on the leaders of our land and the many worshipers in the temple? The answer is in this chapter: Isaiahs account of his call to ministry. In panic, Ahaz sent to the Assyrian king for help (2 Kin. So in 701 B.C. For I am undone." Holy posture! Simon had been fishing all his life. What the hardening is. For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lipsfor mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts." This has nothing to do with innocent people being kept from salvation. Also, he does not provide as clear a distinction between the future temporal kingdom and the eternal kingdom as John does in Revelation 20:110; 21:122:5. 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:
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