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Sin carries with it its own consequences so that rejection of God itself produces insensitivity to God. Isaiah Tass 4. Leviticus 3 The voice of one calling out, "Clear the way for the Lord in the wilderness; Make [ d . 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. And He said to them, "Follow (command) Me, and I will make you fishers of men." Since service is in question, Moses (appropriately) addresses Jehovah as Lord. With twain they veiled their faces, as was meet, Hebrews You will find that other men had the same reaction when they came into the presence of God. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. Oh, we are yet strangers to the vision of Christ's glory, if we have not. (Vine, W. Collected writings of W. E. Vine. Psalm 18:8). But, as the surrounding chapters clearly reveal, the people were hardly ready or willing to repent. With two he covered his face. ), And blessed be His glorious name forever; and may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Pentateuch Johannine Writings Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Zephaniah Now flee (present imperative - Command to make this your habitual practice. 15:5; 2 Chr 26:20, 21). In the midst of wrath, God remembers mercy. A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) - YouTube 0:00 / 58:41 A Vision of God in a Time of Crisis (Isaiah 5-6) 104,881 views Mar 24, 2017 1.7K Dislike Share Grace to You 645K. The joyful strain of the trumpet betokens the splendor of his triumph, leading captivity captive, and well might the clarions ring out the tidings of Emmanuels victorious return. It was a time of national darkness, for Uzziah, Judah's great king, had died. Simon had been fishing all his life. Pauline Epistles 1Ti 1:15 (63-66AD) It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all. John 0:12. To contend that those yet unfulfilled will see non-literal fulfillment is biblically groundless. If conscious ignorance shrinks from great learning, poverty from great wealth, obscurity from high rank, human guilt from human purity, well may the consciously sinful soul of man shrink from the near presence of the thrice-holy God. Isaiah 6:9, which ostensibly records the content of Isaiah's message, is clearly ironic. Nahum NAS = cease(1), completely cut off(1), cut off(2), destroy(1), destroyed(1), perish(2), ruined(5), silenced(1), unceasingly*(1). Because of their sin which is presented in the first five chapters, they are judged by God. From his viewpoint he was right, and he won the match against them. Luke-Acts Paul uses this as an example of the inscrutable will of God and of His mercy toward men (Ro 9:14, 15, 16, 17, 18-note). How to Go from Fearful to Forgiven John MacArthur. The chosen ones are those who have come into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ whereby their disposition has been altered and their ears unstopped, and they hear the still small voice (1Ki 19:12KJV) questioning all the time, "Who will go for us?" Clear distinction in the use of the divine names is illustrated in Ex. (The Commission of Isaiah - Emmaus Journal V4:1, Summer, 95), Comment: Considering the current state of the Church in America perhaps it is time for pulpits to preach Isaiah's message that the Church might be awoken from her slumber and her easy compromise with the world ("Why not go to PG-13 movies"? The Gospels And when they had done this, they enclosed a great quantity of fish; and their nets began to break; and they signaled to their partners in the other boat, for them to come and help them. He also is heard worldwide on his radio program Grace to You. But the prophet Isaiah came as close to seeing God as anybody in the biblical record. Their refusal to receive Truth!) Widely known for his thorough, candid approach to teaching God's Word, John MacArthur is a popular author and conference speaker. It becomes clear that the nation has hardened itself so that they have passed the point of repentance and response to God. I think many Christians have never felt like they were called to do anything for God because they have never been cleansed. My friend, you cannot rush into the presence of God. Now Isaiah is fit for holy service for he has been cleansed, set apart, and made useful to Adonai for His good work. 790739 B.C. To see God is to see ourselves as we really are. At the heart of the idea of a Temple is the abiding presence of God. 2 Samuel 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. And these will pay the penalty of eternal destruction, away from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2Th 1:8, 9). Do you ponder your true helplessness and vulnerability apart from Christ? When our heart is "filled" with unconfessed sins, surely our ears are "stopped" to God's still small voice! The book derives its title from the author, whose name means The LORD is salvation, and is similar to the names Joshua, Elisha, and Jesus. Song of Solomon For instance, God's throne is in the heavenly temple, which, as we will learn later this month, served as the pattern for the earthly temple. New Testament Studies, Books of the Bible Matthew, MacArthur Bible Studies John MacArthur $10.49 $14.99 Save 30% 712). (The God of the Bible and Other Gods: Is the Christian God Unique among World Religions?. 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. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy John records in his vision of the heavenly temple that, the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God and from His power; and no one was able to enter the temple until the seven plagues of the seven angels were finished. Unclean (tame')!" 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. Many hear the sound of God's word, but do not feel the power of it. Christ approaches, weeping love! But whether suddenly or slowly, we should aim to increase our awareness of Gods holiness and our sinfulness, coupled with an ever-deepening understanding of the meaning and application of the gospel. Lord give us men and women like Isaiah in these "difficult" last days, cf 2Ti 3:1-note). These sinners deserve death and will experience the wrath of God, with no hope of healing because they purposely reject what they knew to be the will of God. As in Isaiah 6:9 the imperatival forms should be taken as rhetorical and as anticipating the people's response. The Bible tells us that no one can see God and live, so awesome is His presence. John MacArthur has served as pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, since 1969. Your partnership makes all we do possible. Holy is the Judge of Creation, all lies bare before His eyes! The Hebrew imperatival forms (Commands) are employed rhetorically and anticipate the response Isaiah will receive. Strange that inanimate pillars should thus be moved while the hearts of men remained obdurate and motionless! (Jas 3:2+). Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Paperback - January 12, 2021 by John F. MacArthur (Author) 182 ratings Part of: MacArthur Bible Studies (36 books) See all formats and editions Kindle $9.99 Read with Our Free App Paperback $11.79 20 Used from $6.49 30 New from $7.71 Save 50% on 1 when you buy 2 Shop items Great on Kindle Perhaps it is because we never do anything 100% to the glory of God that no work is untainted with sin. He sees himself as he really is in the presence of God -- undone. In His character and essence, He is "Spirit," and thus invisible to man (Jn 4:24), but He has made Himself known to man through revelation by His many names and titles, by His attributes, by His written Word, and finally by His living Word, Jesus Christ (Jn 1:14). Their main objective was to fulfill the wishes of their master. They have not seen this great need as Christians. He places His Spirit within us so that Christ is formed in us (Gal. Dr. MacArthur is also the author of more than one hundred books, covering a great expanse of Christian topics. On the other it is the execution of Gods righteous judgment. 1 Peter In a word, Isaiah 6 shows that unbelief is the result of rejection of the light that is given, and that the rejection of the light in turn, in accord with the sovereign decree of God, gradually makes belief impossible. They stoop and worship. (He 1:14-note). John Fish sums up the possible meaning of the smoke, The meaning of the smoke is uncertain. A tribe or village prone to violence invariably creates gods whom they believe delight in violence and blood. In more than five decades of ministry from the same pulpit, he has preached verse by Isaiah 5-6: 8/19/1979: An Eye for an Eye, Part 2: Matthew 5:38-42: 8/26/1979: Warning to an Apostate Nation: Jeremiah: 8/26/1979 . How is your "spiritual" hearing? Habakkuk It is what proceeds out of the heart of a man that goes through the lips; and, when the lips are cleansed, it means that the heart is cleansed also. It is not exhaustive because no one can see God and live. They are likely to stare, take pictures, buy postcards, and go home with another vacation memory.