In Isaiah, chapter sixty-six, verse two, “For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.” God is not impressed with the splendor of any […]
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-five, verses seventeen through twenty-five, this prophecy foresees God’s future kingdom on earth. Isaiah blends the age of eternity, where sin and death will be no more, with the Messianic age that precedes it. “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth: and the former shall not be remembered, nor
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-five, verse twelve, “Therefore will I number you to the sword, and ye shall all bow down to the slaughter: because when I called, ye did not answer; when I spake, ye did not hear; but did evil before mine eyes, and did choose that wherein I delighted not.” Those among God’s
In Isaiah, chapter sixty-five, verse nine, ” And I will bring forth a seed out of Jacob, and out of Judah an inheritor of my mountains: and mine elect shall inherit it, and my servants shall dwell there.” Although God would judge Israel as in verses six through seven of the same theme chapter, He
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-five, verses one through seven, God responds to Isaiah’s prayer by describing His continual appeal to the rebellious nation to return to HIm. Because of their wickedness, God would recompense them with judgment as in verses six to seven, “Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-four, verses one through four, Isaiah engages in prophetic intercession for God to rend the heavens and come down in holy visitation to make His mighty name known to the nations, as in verse two, and do “terrible things” as in verse three, on behalf of His people in verse four. This
In Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verse seven through ten, express the lovingkindness of the Lord. Beginning with verse seven, “I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-three, verses one through six, “Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? This that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.” These verses depict God’s future judgment on an ungodly world. “Edom” represents all
In Isaiah, chapter sixty-two, verses one through twelve, this chapter speaks of a day when Jerusalem will be filled with the glory and righteousness of the Lord; God’s people will dwell within its walls in peace and joy, and all the world will benefit from its exaltation. This day will take place after the Savior
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In Isaiah, chapter sixty-one, verses ten through eleven, “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself
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