In Isaiah, chapter thirty-two, verses fifteen through twenty, Isaiah returns to the theme of the righteous reign of the king. The righteousness and blessing of the kingdom age will come about because the Spirit will be poured out from heaven upon God’s people and their descendants, as in chapter forty-four, verse three. “For I will […]
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In Isaiah, chapter thirty-two, verses nine to fourteen, many of God’s chosen people were complacent about sin, even though it was destroying their families and their nation. Instead, Isaiah told them they should beat their breasts, as in verse twelve, tremble, put on sackcloth, and be distressed, as in verse eleven, as they cry out
In Isaiah, chapter thirty-two, verses one through eight, this prophecy foresees the worldwide reign of Christ, as in chapter nine, verse seven, chapter eleven, verse four, and chapter sixteen, verse five, respectively. His dominion is characterised by righteousness and by people who live in accordance with the Word of God. Christ, our righteous King, and
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In Isaiah, chapter thirty-one, verse one, “Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!” Isaiah pronounces a woe upon
In Isaiah, chapter thirty, verses eighteen through twenty-six, starting at verse eighteen, “And therefore will the LORD wait, that He may be gracious unto you, and therefore will He be exalted, that He may have mercy upon you: for the LORD is a God of judgment: blessed are all they that wait for Him.” The
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In Isaiah, chapter thirty, verse five, “For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not.” Judah could be saved if only its rulers and people would return to God and put their
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In Isaiah, chapter thirty, verse ten, “Which say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits.” The people could not bear to hear prophetic words that condemned their sinful lifestyle. They were tired of hearing about God and the holy lifestyle
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In Isaiah, chapter thirty, verses six through seven, “The burden of the beasts of the south: into the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the young and old lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they will carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the bunches of
In Isaiah, chapter thirty, verses one through five, “Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth;
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In Isaiah, chapter twenty-nine, verses seventeen through twenty-four, Isaiah’s prophecies of judgment are never without hope, for they characteristically include the theme of Israel’s restoration. These verses envision the last days of this age when the humble and poor of Israel will turn to God, as in verses eighteen through nineteen, “And in that day
