Jonah When he was cleansed from his sin. You come to the Father through Christ. isaiah 49 commentary john macarthur. The New Testament God in three Persons, blessd Trinity! 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. Filling with smoke - Given that there is an altar, that could be the source of the smoke. (Jamieson, R., Fausset, A. R., & Brown, D. A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments) (Bolding added), Isaiah had seen the Lord of glory, Who is none other than Jesus HimselfJesus is God, yet He is also a distinct part of the mysterious Trinity, and He is also Jesus the Son. I believe it would be more accurate to say that this glowing coal is symbolic of none other than the Lord Jesus Christ. This people in context is a reference primarily to the people Judah and Jerusalem (Isa 1:1), a people of unclean lips! It was Jesus Who Moses experienced in the burning bush. 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! Fish adds that "Symbolically the fire had a purifying effect, but the cleansing came not from the fire, but from the initiative of the Lord and the fact that a sacrifice for sin had been offered. Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea; John MacArthur. For I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lipsfor mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts." 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). (Preaching the Word Isaiah: God Saves Sinners), McGee on the burning coal from the altar, This "live coal" has come from the burnt altar where sin had been dealt with. 23:10; Lk 6:46); (b) the servants right to direction in service (Isa 6:8, 9, 10, 11). Amos 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). With Isaiahs encouragement, Hezekiah refused to surrender, and when Sennacheribs army fell prey to a sudden disaster, he returned to Nineveh and never threatened Judah again. 10:4); or it may be 2) an indication of the sanctuary scene with the smoke rising from the altar of incense; or 3) the smoke may be an indication of the wrath of Yahweh (cf. When we are willing to depend on Him, He will not put us out of the fishing business, and He will not throw us overboard. The Lord's answer was that the message must be proclaimed until there were none left to hear. The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 2. Evidently Isaiah was in the temple in Jerusalem when he had this awe-inspiring vision of God's throne (Isa 6:1). But this holy thing touches Isaiah's dirty mouth, and it does not hurt him, it heals him. (Names Of God Nathan Stone Books. At this we need not wonder. 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). 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". In the sixth chapter he tells us, "in the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord" (Adonai). What prostrated his soul thus low in the dust? As Kistemaker says (in his comments on Luke 5:8+) -When one is confronted with Jesus, it is impossible to remain neutral. John Fish makes an interesting observation on Isaiah 6 noting that, Preachers often speak on Isaiah, chapter six because of the vision of the awesome majesty and holiness of God presented there. John MacArthur Not one single word of lament for the lives affected by this disease in their community. 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. The essence of deity is inscrutable, but something of his glory can be seen if God is pleased to disclose it (Exod 33:17=23; Ezek 1:28). 6; that God is sovereign; that He is holy; the first provides comfort, the second, terror In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. It calls from your heart to the heart of God with greater effect than all your uttered pleas. And clouds of smoke enwrapped the throne on high. In a vision? Bareness/Productivity- Isaiah 54, Genesis 1, . The God of grace and mercy is also a God of judgment. Criswell -This verse describes the extent of the destruction as nearly complete. 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. ), J N Oswalt offer his explanation of why the vision is dated from Uzziah's death, He had been a true king. 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. Irregardless, the important point is that the "burning" would not result in complete destruction, for God would preserve a holy remnant. Until - This marks the time of judgment, up to the time it is completed as described (devastated without inhabitant without people utterly desolate). Hebrews To contend that those yet unfulfilled will see non-literal fulfillment is biblically groundless. The Lord of all in spirit did behold. 15:3, 4; 2 Chr. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a 1 Timothy Donna played a pivotal role in taking the disco, dance music, and R&B scene to new heights. When your face is before me So in 701 B.C. Isaiah 6:12 THE LORD HAS REMOVED MEN FAR AWAY, AND THE FORSAKEN PLACES ARE MANY IN THE MIDST OF THE LAND: The LORD has removed men far away - This phrase is still part of the answer to Isaiah's question "How long? Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. Second, the seraphim said lo (behold in the NASB) pointing to Gods provision for cleansing. All that changed, however, when Uzziah died. Isaiah, the son of Amoz, ministered in and around Jerusalem as a prophet to Judah during the reigns of 4 kings of Judah: Uzziah (called Azariah in 2 Kings), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (1:1), from ca. 29:4; John 12:40; Acts 28:26,27; Rom. And with the other twain aloft they soared, The IVP New Testament Commentary Series (Lk 5:1). What the Master commands of His bond-servants, He always enables. Isa 6:10 arranges these into a rounded structure (heart, ears, eyes, eyes, ears, heart) thus emphasizing a total inability to comprehend These were the days in which the decisive word was spoken and refused. Daniel (Lk 5:8) (Isaiah 6 - The Prophet's Cleansing and Commission). We should only be offended if we are offended by the fact that God is a God who judges sin. my course (dromos = race - see 2Ti 4:7-note), and the ministry which I received from the Lord (kurios = Master - Greek word used to translated Adonai) Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel (euaggelion) of the grace (good news of unmerited favor, in contrast to the bad news of the law) of God. Behold, His glory filleth all the earth!. Ecclesiastes TODAY ALONG THE WAY -Is your worship being offered to God on His terms and timetable, or has it become a "drive-through experience"? Luke-Acts Then Solomon said, The Lord has said that He would dwell in the thick cloud. 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. 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. In this verse God is describing to Isaiah the "fruit" of his proclamation - insensitive hearts, dull ears, and dim eyes! Peter could not stand the contrast between the purity and power of Christ and his own sinfulness. (Zech 14:8, 9+), is a man with unclean lips. Verse 1 says that Isaiah saw the Lord. They need to confess the sins in their lives, because their service will be sterile and frustrating until that takes place. Their refusal to receive Truth!) 13:14, 15; John 12:39, 40, 41; Acts 28:25, 26, 27. Lamentations And something new is entering his hearthumility. Whatever the case, being burned wasnt a pleasant experience. 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). During Uzziahs prosperous 52 year reign (ca. 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 MacArthur Bible Studies provide intriguing examinations of the entire Bible. For my eyes have seen the King - God was always to be the true King of the Jews. 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?". Eugene Rapay. Zoe Kravitz - actress. Lord give us men and women like Isaiah in these "difficult" last days, cf 2Ti 3:1-note). 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. of Scripture. On problem passages he often offers views and reasons, but is brief due to his limitations of space. 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. MacArthur also referred to other biblical figures, such as the prophet Isaiah and the apostle Paul who delivered messages of judgment and that it was "too late" for some to be saved, respectively. Over the past few days, we may have given you the idea that forgiveness is only pleasure. (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. Hearts insensitive understand - So they cannot understand God's message. Too many Christians want to hold on to a "spiritual experience" with the Lord, rather than be prepared to go out to share the Lord with others. In Old Testament times, slaves were the absolute possession of their master and had no rights of their own. That's one reason God commanded the Israelites to eradicate the Canaanites. I don't dare mention any names, but I have known certain ministers who for awhile enjoyed the blessing of God. Major Prophets With two he flew. How diligently the cavalry officer keeps his saber clean and sharp; every stain he rubs off with the greatest care. Copyright 2007, Grace to You. (1 Jn 1:9-note). To remove the guilt of a wrongdoing (Ex 29:36). (Related Resource: The Bridge Illustration = The Romans Road to Salvation). ", Taken away (05493) (cuwr) conveys the primary sense of to turn aside and thus means to depart, remove, or be removed. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. He saw that he was a sinful man in a sinful community. Whats more, the Lord sent an angel to him with a live, cleansing coal from the altar before His throne. The Greek title, Doxa Kurion, is translated as the glory of the Lord. Doxa means brightness, brilliance, or splendor, and it depicts how the Shechinah Glory appears. (Ref). This message is also a message that grace really is grace. In sum, Pharaoh hardened his own heart before God hardened it, though the prediction that God would do so preceded Pharaoh's choice. He is the eternally holy God, worthy of the adoration of angels who minister to Him in unending worship (v. 3, see also Rev. Although some of Isaiah's responsibilities might not seem very inviting, personal preferences and fear fade into the background when a person has had the privilege of seeing the glory of the Holy King. 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 Wounded hands remove my filthiness, Gods caress in every move. Now must come His righteous sentence: Wait! from youthful lusts, and pursue (present imperative - Continually. Moses, David, Apostles). (Ibid), Wycliffe Bible Commentary asks "How could the prophet's impure lips repeat that angelic song? 14 "In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, 'YOU WILL KEEP ON HEARING , BUT WILL NOT UNDERSTAND; YOU WILL KEEP ON SEEING, BUT WILL NOT PERCEIVE; 15 FOR THE HEART OF THIS PEOPLE HAS BECOME DULL, WITH THEIR EARS THEY SCARCELY HEAR , AND THEY HAVE CLOSED THEIR EYES , OTHERWISE THEY WOULD SEE WITH THEIR EYES , HEAR WITH THEIR EARS , AND UNDERSTAND WITH THEIR HEART AND RETURN , AND I WOULD HEAL THEM. In the majority of cases chatta'ah denotes sins against man, e.g. 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. HOLY, HOLY, HOLY 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+. Those from among you. This physical manifestation of God has come to be called the Shekinah. Perhaps you accidentally stepped on a live coal from your campfire during your last vacation. At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. Rather this hardening is the outworking of the message of Pr 29:1. Holy (06918) (qadosh) means consecrated, set apart (as dedicated to God), and designates that which is opposite of the common or profane. 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. Because of their sin which is presented in the first five chapters, they are judged by God. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Isaiah would convey God's offer of the opportunity of faith, but the very offer would make the recipients even more obstinate! Ryrie - Though the people would not pay attention, Isaiah was to continue to prophesy of the Babylonian deportation. The Hebrew form is Kvod Adonai, which means the glory of Jehovah and describes what the Shechinah Glory is.
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