May 17 2008
MBS – Book of Isaiah – Salvation in the midst of destruction
- The prophecy of a child, a son, a wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting father, prince of peace, was offered to Israel. It was fulfilled by Jesus.
- The Son of God will govern in peace.
- Israel would fall because of its arrogance and pride. Not following God’s timing was one reason for the downfall.
- The chastening of Israel was brutal. Attacks would come from all sides, and cannibalism was rampant.
- Despite all that, the people of Israel would still not listen to God, continued to be corrupt, robbed from its people (especially the widows), and continued their sinful lives.
Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away, his hand is still upraised.
- Assyria was just part of God’s plan to shape Isreal. Sennacherib, king of Assyria, who so arrogantly confident defeating Israel was his own doing. When God was done with them, He would punish the king by letting Assyria be attacked and their kingdom plundered.
- The “remnants”, or God’s righteous few, would return to the land.
- God told His people in Zion and Jerusalem, not to be afraid. God offered His protection against the Assyrian army. God himself would cut down them down.
He will cut down the forest thickets with an ax; Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.
- The root of Jesse (David’s father) would bear fruit. From his branch there would be the messiah, and the spirit of the Lord will be upon Him. He will judge with righteousness and adorn with faithfulness.
- Peace will be in Israel.
- The prophecy described a little child leading the wolf and the lamb, signifying the hope of peace.
- Everyone will rally to the prophesied Messiah. God will also offer Him for the second time to Israel, referencing to Jesus 2nd coming.
- God’s people will praise the Lord, give thanks, make known He has done, and exalt His name.
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD, is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation.
