The foundations of the thresholds trembled - the bases of the thresholds shook. 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. Psalms The prophesied judgment (cf. Ten times the Scripture records that Pharaoh hardened his own heart (Ex 7:13, 14, 22; 8:15, 19, 32; 9:7, 34, 35; 13:15), and ten times it records God's hardening of Pharaoh's heart (Ex 4:21; 7:3; 9:12; 10:1, 20, 27; 11:10; 14:4, 8, 17). Sin so pervades our nature that it taints all of our thoughts and actions, not just those which we can specify as disobedient to God. Moses feels his weakness and incompetence, and Moses said unto the LORD [Jehovah], O my Lord [Adonai], I am not eloquent, etc. Recognizing Jesus identity and thus his inherent holiness made Simon painfully aware of his own sinfulness. 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. Him - Is a collective pronoun which includes the company of the seraphim. February 27, 2023 equitable estoppel california No Comments . (Ro 7:24). Bible Verse; Newest; Oldest; Most Viewed; Sermon. 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. 17:6, 24). (Read Isaiah 6:9-13) God sends Isaiah to foretell the ruin of his people. We suggest that you use a physical object to help yourself grasp spiritual truth more vividly. Since service is in question, Moses (appropriately) addresses Jehovah as Lord. It was when this passed away into shame and disgrace that Isaiah saw the Eternal King on his throne. We must come to the Mercy-Seat (Christ Himself) that we may obtain mercy." How to Go from Fearful to Forgiven John MacArthur. In Jn 8:58 He declared that He was "I Am", the name ascribed to God in Ex 3:14+. Heb. Since the text and audio content provided by BLB represent a Although, one should avoid dogmatic interpretation, it seems to predict that the remnant will pass through another "fire", which could refer to further chastisement. His writing style has no rival in its versatility of expression, brilliance of imagery, and richness of vocabulary. Isaiah 6:8 THEN I HEARD THE VOICE OF THE LORD, SAYING, "WHOM SHALL I SEND, AND WHO WILL GO FOR US?" Like Israel beneath Mount Sinai, the words of his heart are, Do not have God speak with us or we will die (Ex 20:19). Fulfillment of his prophecies of Christs first coming have given Isaiah further vindication (e.g., 7:14). Campbell Graham 5. Though Isaiah may have been at the earthly temple, this describes a vision which transcends the earthly. Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah John F. MacArthur Jr. 3.96 23 ratings3 reviews Isaiah's ministry as a prophetduring the period of the divided kingdomspanned the reigns of four Judean kings. Seraphim contrary to popular opinion is not a class of angels but a separate class of created beings. March 27, 2018 Isaiah 53 has to be the best news for sinners, and that's all of us. 1 Peter (Isa 37:31), Grogan -How astounding that God should use the word holy (qadosh) of the remnant of His people when it has been used already in Is 6:3 in relation to His own transcendent being! Temple (01004) (bayith) describes a fixed, established structure made from some kind of material and in many context (such as the present passage ) bayith refers to the place of worship, the dwelling place (house as it were) of God. Numbers (About 100 pages of commentary) James Rosscup - Martin briefly defends unity by Isaiah, then provides a succinct, carefully-studied and clear commentary following a good outline. 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. James (A Commentary, Critical and Explanatory, on the Old and New Testaments) (Bolding added). The Substituted Servant, Part 1. The approach of these notes is to accept Isaiah 6 as the prophet's call into ministry. The Whole Bible 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. Perhaps it is because we never do anything 100% to the glory of God that no work is untainted with sin. The fulfillment of the hardening judgment of the nation, the blinding of their eyes did not set in completely in Isaiah's day. Thus, things which glorify God are things which show the characteristics of His being to the world. They will call on My name, And I will answer them; I will say, They are My people, And they will say, The LORD is my God. (Zechariah 13:8-9-note). (See context inNew American Commentary- Isaiah 1-39). 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. Both this woman and Isaiah show the close link between humility, coming helplessly before the Lord, and obedience. As we do, we, too, will respond with genuine gratitude and commitment to God; well experience the motivating power of the gospel, and our lives will be progressively transformed. In the OT the terms for smoke appear chiefly in three contexts: theophanic portrayals (Ex 4:5, 19:18, 40:38, Ps 104:32, Ps 144:5), descriptions of mundane events whether actual or prophesied, and comparisons or figurative descriptions (eg, anger of God, Ps 74:1, 80:4). What the hardening is. Mercy Me, I can only imagine what it will be like What will happen, then, when such a king dies, and coupled with that death there comes the recognition that a resurgent Assyria is pushing nearer and nearer? This people in context is a reference primarily to the people Judah and Jerusalem (Isa 1:1), a people of unclean lips! Matthew 13:10 And the disciples came and said to Him, "Why do You speak to them in parables?" That happened to Israel in Isaiahs day and to many of the individuals in it. (a) the Masters right to implicit obedience (Jn 13:13; Mt. Oy - 23x in 22v - Nu 21:29; 24:23; 1Sa 4:7, 8; Isa 3:9, 11; 6:5; 24:16; Jer 4:13, 31; 6:4; 10:19; 13:27; 15:10; 45:3; 48:46; Lam 5:16; Ezek 16:23; 24:6, 9; Hos 7:13; 9:12, How does Isaiah express woe? When I walk by your side Behold, His glory filleth all the earth!. A holy minister is an awful weapon in the hand of God. John MacArthur is pastor of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California and president of The Master's College and Seminary. J. Alec Motyer observes that "Isa 6:9 speaks of both the outer faculties (hearing, seeing) and the inner ones (understanding/discerning, perceiving/knowing). Used by permission. (a) worship God and praise him with the heavenly hosts; (b) repent of daily sins in order to enter the presence of a holy God; (d) speak the message God gives regardless of its popularity or severity; (e) cause some to harden themselves for destruction; or. 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+. For the next few days, well consider attitudes of our hearts that open us to prayer. (See context inIsaiah 1-39: An Exegetical and Theological ExpositionBolding added), The NET Bible has a lengthy insightful note on this enigmatic passage. He also is heard worldwide on his radio program Grace to You. Habakkuk Who did Isaiah see? Their refusal to receive Truth!) What an awesome, even fearful experience for God's prophet! Peters confession becomes his rsum for service. Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. Another purpose was to reveal God's holiness and worthiness to be worshiped. God's holiness is the keynote of Isaiah's whole prophecies. If the foundation is shaky, things will start to crumble. Ray Pritchard - Once Peter realized who Jesus really wasthe true Son of God from heavenhe saw himself in a new light. 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. 13:14,15; Mark 4:12; Luke 8:10; cf. Calloused means to make insensitive or to deaden feelings or morals. 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. God of Grace and Glory! The year of King Uzziah's death (see similar dating Isa 14:28) (~ 740 or 739BC) (2Ki 15:1-7 where Uzziah = Azariah, 2Chr 26:1-23) Under Uzziah's 52 year reign Judah experienced prosperity (a "golden age") and power (cp 2Chr 26:8) during a time when Assyria was still weak. The voice of the Lord - Isaiah opens this chapter by seeing Adonai from a distance but after confession and cleansing he is now able to hear Adonai. The immutable principle is that persistent unbelief will eventually produce a hardened heart that becomes progressively more impenetrable over time! The New Testament Isaiah Tass 4. For example, at the completion of Solomons Temple (note) in Jerusalem, It happened that when the priests came from the holy place, the cloud filled the house of the Lord, so that the priests could not stand to minister because of the cloud, for the glory of the Lord filled the house of the Lord. In the Old Testament this kind of symbolism is usually negative, but for Jesus it is clearly positive. (Luke. It is not great talents God blesses so much as likeness to Jesus. 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). Give Contact Us Upcoming Sermons Member Login In about 745BC, five years prior to Uzziah's death, Assyria began to emerge as a new international power under Tiglath-Pileser (745-727BC) while Jotham was king (2Ki 15:19). I can only imagine As in the case of Pharaoh, Yahweh's hardening is not arbitrarily imposed on a righteous or even morally neutral object. 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: Those are the first words spoken by Isaiah himself in his book, and they pronounce a prophetic woe upon himself. Its possible that Isaiah had been encouraged by Uzziahs reign. The message and the revelation are to be repeatedly before the nation, yet she is forbidden to perceive and understand. Apart from the grace and mercy of God, we would all cry "Woe is me" and it behooves each of us to continually keep this attitude so that we might remain humble and yielded to our great and awesome God (cf Dt 7:21, Neh 1:5, 4:14, Ps 99:3-note, Da 9:4-note). It is ever thus when man is brought consciously into the presence of GOD. For example, nothing in Isaiah reveals the extended period separating the two comings of the Messiah.