Holy, Holy, Holy! (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Motyer observes that "The two verbs, has touched and is taken away, are co-ordinate perfects, stressing that as soon as the one happened the other happened also. Stated another way, God is telling Isaiah that he would be the instrument of Judah's divinely appointed judicial hardening and spiritual blindness! When our Lord called His disciples there was no irresistible compulsion from outside. (See context in Balancing the Christian Life), I like the way Puritan writer Thomas Watson described God's glory. He is still calling for consecrated men and women to carry the offer of salvation and the warning of judgment to a lost world. Isaiah 6 Commentary - John Gill's Exposition of the Bible Philippians had to take over the duties of king before his fathers death. That is what John is talking about in the first chapter of his first epistle: "But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth [keeps on cleansing] us from all sin" (1Jn 1:7). A. 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. 16:7) and the Assyrian king gladly responded, sacking Gaza, carrying all of Galilee and Gilead into captivity, and finally capturing Damascus (732 B.C.). Seraphim contrary to popular opinion is not a class of angels but a separate class of created beings. He then could say, "But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ" (Php 3:7-note). And there will be a time of distress(Heb = tsarah; Lxx =thlipsisthe same word used by Jesus in His phrase "The Great Tribulation" [thlipsis megale]) such as never occurred since there was a nation until that time; and at that time your people, everyone who is found written in the book, will be rescued.7 I heard the man dressed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, as he raised his right hand and his left toward heaven, and swore by Him who lives forever that it would be for a time, times, and half a time (synonymous time phrases= 1260 days, 42 months, "middle of the week"); and as soon as they finish shattering the power of the holy people (ISRAEL), all these events will be completed. TODAY IN THE WORD DEVOTIONAL- According to a report on the history of the automobile, the boom in the fast food industry may be explained largely by the car's entrance into American daily life. (See context inCommentary- Isaiah). Pulpit Commentary - The first effect upon the soul of this vision of God. Isaiah 6:1-13 Commentary - Sermon Writer 1:13). Johannine Writings Ecclesiastes In short, tame' describes whatever does not suit the presence of the holiness of God. It calls from your heart to the heart of God with greater effect than all your uttered pleas. Major Prophets - Isaiah 34-35 | Thoughts from Mark "Hat" Rackley How could such a one as he live in the presence of the almighty and holy God? Wisdom Literature Here is an example of the great mystery, inscrutable to our finite minds, of God's election versus man's will. The greatest moment in their fishing career causes them to stop and ponder what God is doing. Even though God is longsuffering and a God of love, His love and patience cannot be assumed presumptuously. Volume 96:325. Send me! Isaiah was ready and willing to do the bidding of his Master. Skinner explains that "As the terebinth and oak when cut down retain the principle of vitality in their roots, which will again spring up into a great tree (cf. And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. The Old Testament Email / username or password was incorrect! He condemned the empty ritualism of his day and the idolatry into which the people had fallen. This Adonai is surrounded by the fiery seraphim, who not only cover their eyes before their thrice holy Lord, but with their wings are ready instantly to do His bidding. When Job came into the presence of God, he no longer wanted to talk about maintaining his righteousness. 334733749636 Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! 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. The vision Isaiah saw would bring the busiest "drive-through worshiper" screeching to a halt. 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. Luke-Acts The shrinking Jeremiah, ordained from before his birth to be a prophet, answers the call to service by saying, somewhat like Moses: "Ah, Adonai Jehovah! (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). What we must see, in the context of the whole Bible, is that this burning coal symbolizes the finished work of Christ on the cross. All that changed, however, when Uzziah died. The main thought is that of the hardness and blindness of the nation. What filled him with this self-abasement? Ryrie -After the 70 years in Babylon, a tenth would return. God will send upon them a deluding influence (Their repeated rejection reaps righteous retribution from God!) (Isaiah - Expository Notes), From this passage one can conclude that the servants of the Holy King may be called upon to. Historical Books But in God's presence, even the seraphs covered themselves in humility (Isa 6:2). 18:1, 2). In more than five decades of ministry from the same pulpit, he has preached verse by Full atonement! One cannot be dogmatic, but that is certainly a possibility! 16:5; Is. Isaiah 6 Commentary | Precept Austin Him who called out - One seraphim calling out to another. 18:4, 22; 2 Chr. The triplicate is the strongest way the Hebrew language can express the superlative (cf Ezek 21:27, Jer 22:29, cf NT triplicates - Re 8:13, ). 0:36. The result is that many Christians want their worship the way they want their hamburgers. 28:1, 8; ca. Galatians Irving Jensen: Matthew's reporting skips most of the first year of Jesus' ministry. Jesus is the Sun which reveals the pollutions and defilements which are within. Page183. Isaiah 6:2. His name was Paul, and he cried out, "O wretched man that I am! Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 58 Still one of my favorite hymns of all time, and one which has special memories for me. It functions with both sections, both showing the way of hope for the future (in chs. Simon had been fishing all his life. Then, when the prophet heard the voice of the Lord [Adonai] (Isa 6:8), he said, Here am I. Isaiah was God's man before he had this experience, but it still had a tremendous effect on him. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible The ruler of Babylon used the opportunity of his illness and recovery to send congratulations to him, probably seeking to form an alliance with Judah against Assyria at the same time (2 Kin. 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 Lord Jesus made that very clear when He said, "No man cometh unto the Father, but by me." God is as adon is described as "majestic" (Ps 8:1, 9), as "Lord of the whole earth" (Ps 97:5), as the Lord "above all gods" (Ps 135:5) because He is the sovereign Lord of the universe. It is ever thus when man is brought consciously into the presence of God.(The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), John Murray writes that "The broken spirit and the contrite heart are the abiding marks of the believing soul. The servant of GOD is responsible to the Lord Himself. List of people from Los Angeles - Wikipedia Kaphar - 101x in 93v in the NAS - appease(1), appease*(1), atone(3), atoned(2), atonement is made(1), atonement shall be made(1), atonement was made(1), atoning(1), canceled(1), expiation can be made(1), forgave(1), forgive(4), forgiven(5), made atonement(3), make atonement(71), makes atonement(2), making atonement(1), pardon(1). 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." But it was at this point that the character of this terrifying God shined through. Isaiah 6:3AND ONE CALLED OUT TO ANOTHER AND SAID "HOLY, HOLY, HOLY IS THE LORD OF HOSTS, THE WHOLE EARTH IS FULL OF HIS GLORY: And one called out to another - One to another suggest an antiphony (as when one choir alternates in singing with another). (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. (John 8:56 is a little different; Abraham had a vision of the day of Jesus in the future, i.e., in the time of the coming kingdom of God, see Comment). As far as we know, Isaiah did not literally proclaim these exact words. At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. ), he responded with a cheerful readiness, though he knew from the beginning that his ministry would be one of fruitless warning and exhortation (6:913). Ex. God is not going to use a dirty vessel, I can assure you of that. This vision is the glory of Christ (John 12:41). 2 Samuel 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. To remove the guilt of a wrongdoing (Ex 29:36). God will not forever offer the pearls of His grace and salvation to those spiritual swine who continually trample them in the dust. who shall deliver me from the body of this death?" He cried out in distress, suddenly very aware of his sinfulness. Unfortunately, as Dr. Tony Evans points out, this "hurry up and get it" mentality has invaded the church. (Dallas Theological Seminary. 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. They need to confess the sins in their lives, because their service will be sterile and frustrating until that takes place. How easy it must have been to focus ones hopes and trust upon a king like that. Praise God! John MacArthur 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. To speak of God's judgment is a "heavy" responsibility for Isaiah, and for believers today who are sent to give forth the "good news", remembering that the Biblical pattern is first the "bad news" (See Ro 1:18-3:20) and then the "good news" (Ro 3:21ff "but now"). You might have a vivid childhood memory of reaching out to touch that hot stove Mom warned you against. This is a frightful state. The Lord healed Hezekiahs critical illness, as Isaiah had predicted (38:5; 2 Kin. (quoting Arnold Fruchtenbaum's "The Footsteps of Messiah") the Shechinah Glory is the visible manifestation of the presence of God. John says, Isaiah said this because he saw Jesus glory and spoke about him (John 12:41). FIRST ISAIAH SAW THEN HE WAS CLEANSED This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. All this describes, in a twofold application, the circumstances of the remnant both after the return from captivity and hereafter in the great tribulation. Fallen mankinds only hope is the gracious character of God and the self-giving work of Christ. It is that good! With twain they veiled their faces, as was meet, Latrell Mitchell 2. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? I just came across your list of 100 Christian leaders that you notified about the dangers of Jesus Calling. This is a solemn warning for all who are outside of Christ to take heed and to come to Him in faith. Sermons from the Book of Isaiah | Grace to You - SermonAudio Praise God for godly music which lifts our souls to the throne room of God in Heaven! That was also the experience of Saul of Tarsus, who became Paul the apostle. 15:37). His hesitation to obey the call of God eventually ended when he acknowledged God as Adonai, or Lord (Ex 4:10, 11-18). 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. Bible - 18 Ego Eimi (I AM) statements, like John 8:58; Bible - 27 Verses on Yahweh, Elohim(s) and The Gods; Bible - 400 NT Jesus Prophecies copied from OT; Bible - 75 Verses on drinking Wine & Alcohol; Bible - Exodus 3:14 Translations; Bible - King James (KJV) & 37 'Disputed' Verses; Bible - Lost Books of the Bible; Bible - Mark 16:9-20 Text . 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. (Bolding added), JEHOVAH, (is) a name implying His immutable constancy to His promises. Shamen/saman - NAS = fat(1), grew fat(2), grown fat(1), insensitive(1), render(1). Because of their sin which is presented in the first five chapters, they are judged by God. Thomas Burgess 11. Will I be able to speak at all? (The God of the Bible and Other Gods: Is the Christian God Unique among World Religions?. Delayed obedience is disobedience beloved! Living for God can only be accomplished by divine grace. The foundations of the thresholds trembled - the bases of the thresholds shook. Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:6 may be the most familiar Old Testament prophecy about the birth of Christ. ; Is. Both this woman and Isaiah show the close link between humility, coming helplessly before the Lord, and obedience. MacArthur New Testament Commentary Ser. 11 Jesus answered them, "To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been granted. And I will bring the third part through the fire, refine them as silver is refined, and test them as gold is tested. During the reign of Uzziah, Judah was politically and militarily at her height, but chapters 15 show that her spiritual, moral, and social ills had reached the crisis state. Job was a self-righteous man. It is a verse in which John refers to one of the most glorious visions of God ever given to a human beingthe vision received by Isaiah at the beginning of his ministry as a prophet, in which he saw Jehovah sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, with his train filling the templesaying quite naturally, it would seem, that this applies to Jesus. So in 701 B.C. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Wrestling: Results for D'Agnese, Shoreline, RCK Mat Wars tournaments and Jan. 2-8 meets. When I listened to John MacArthur's monumental and devastating sermon in September which was a response to the Democratic Party platform, I thought the culture could not get any lower. 3 The voice of one calling out, "Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make [ d . For example, the high priest took live coals into the Holy of Holies on the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:12). (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." Isaiah 6 can be divided into two main sections, Isaiah 6:1-7 - Isaiah's Vision and Cleansing, Isaiah 6:8-13 - Isaiah's Call and Commission, A C Gaebelein has the following outline for Isaiah 6, The limitation of the judgment (Is 6:11, 12, 13). This happened when a small number of godly exiles under the leadership of Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, and Ezra returned to the land and reestablished the nation. Insensitive (08082) (shamen/saman) is a verb which means to be fat or to become fat (Dt 32:15, Neh 9:25, Jer 5:28)and is used figuratively to describe one who is self-satisfied, surfeited, lazy (Neh 9:25) and insensitive to God's plans and unreceptive of His law and will (Dt 32:15). GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. He doesn't permit it. It is the vision of God as Adonai which started him out on his prophetical career. Rather this hardening is the outworking of the message of Pr 29:1. John and his wife, Patricia, have four married children and fifteen grandchildren. See a detailed discussion addressing the question "Did created men ever see the uncreated God?