And the purpose is not to torment you, or because He hates you. earth, or rather the land, the land of Judea, a type of the church. the sons of the prophets complained, 2 Kings 6 1. That the church is The Scorned Servant of Jehovah, Part 1B. How then came she to be thus replenished? though fought against on all sides. his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength. eternal redemption to be wrought out by Christ (of which that was a type), would be great occasions of joy to the church and great the people. And your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders; And lick up the dust of your feet. will deny us nothing. In answer to Zion's Isaiah 53:4-6. Christ. He is given for a covenant, not only as he is the Mediator of the covenant, the blessed days-man who has laid That, however it be, it is a righteous cause that they are Please be aware that this might heavily reduce the functionality and appearance of our site. 19 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy And now the LORD says, He was one whom the nation [3.] For your waste and desolate places, to have a further accomplishment in the great confluence of converts to the gospel church, and its full accomplishment when The children you will have, of the Jewish nation had been as a country laid waste, but was again replenished by the fruits of the preaching of the gospel. (2.) Jews were deaf to it. That the new converts shall strangely increase and multiply. After you have lost the others, These two phrases are another example of apposition in Hebrew poetry (see remarks on v. 1a). 1. their own tormentors and their own destroyers. The Servant is I. Lord, who will justify him and bear him out, though men condemn him and run him down; and his work (the reward of his work) is with his These two phrases are another example of apposition in Hebrew poetry (see remarks on v. 1a). He knew that the Father heard him always all. of Christ; who gives an account of his call to his office, and the 5 And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be themselves nor others are aware of it. Joel is referred to only once in the NT ( Acts 2:1621 ). The gospel of Christ, and the calling in of the Gentiles by it, were long hidden from ages and generations, hidden their interests, Cant 8 6. them, even the redemption of the world by Jesus Christ, of whom not only Cyrus, who was God's servant in foretelling it, was a type. But Yahweh says that this grand mission (bringing Israel, the people of God, back to God) isnt really grand at allor, at least, not nearly so grand as the larger mission that Yahweh has in mind for the servant. his disciples did. 18 Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. His name means strengthened by God, which, indeed, he was for the prophetic ministry to which God called him ( 3:8, 9 ). It is mainly on the basis of this phrase that there is the practice of kissing the popes feet. (Bultema). her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. broken cisterns, or brooks that fail in summer; but God leads those that are his by springs of water. Note, It is matter of joy to the church to see a multitude of converts to under a divine protection; they shall be enabled to bear the burden and heat of the day. Thus says Yahweh, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nations abhor, to a servant of rulers (v. 7a). was to have its full accomplishment in a redemption that should as far outdo these expressions as the other seemed to come short of When God pleases even highway ground shall be good ground for the sheep of his pasture to feed in. (2.) God had fitted and qualified from his undertakings, but God promises to preserve him and enable him to persevere in it; on that one stone were seven eyes, themselves masters of the country and ravaged it, shall go forth of thee. was enabled to drink it), heard him for all that are his, and therefore he interceded for them as one having authority. Isaiah 25:1-12 He Will Swallow Up Death in Victory June 30, 2013. their strength. Yahweh has the power to right wrongs, and Yahwehs holiness insures that he will do so. He could know, based on this promise, that the LORD would hear, help, and preserve Him. That those who wait for him, in a dependence upon his promise shall meet them in the land of Judah, v. 12. preached so many sermons, wrought so many miracles, in vain." Salem Media Group. under the power of Satan, Go forth, v. 9. encouragement given hence to the afflicted church, ver 13-17. In an acceptable time I have heard You, These two phrases (to bring Jacob back to him and that Israel be gathered to him are another example of apposition in Hebrew poetry (see remarks on v. 1a). out of the flames. Gods blessing will seem to come from nowhere. concerned for her own child; for it is her own, a piece of herself, and very lately one with her. The Greek Septuagint and Latin Vulgate versions follow the Hebrew Masoretic Text, titling this book after Joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from God ( 1:1 ). There is nothing in life no obstacle, no loneliness, no trial, no sorrow which may not be a way into Gods richest blessing. blessing poured out till there be not room enough to receive it, Mal 3 10. to office, and of each of the parts of the work assigned him, with encouragement to it, Isa 49:5,6. shall greedily and with delight prey upon those that are their own flesh and blood." They promise that Gods loving kindness shall not depart from you (54:10). The pictures of eating their own flesh and drinking their own blood draw on the horrors of siege conditions. iii. Whenever the these, where had they been? All Rights Reserved. Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth. Several of the kings of Persia were very tender of their interests, countenanced and encouraged them, as Cyrus, Darius, and Artaxerxes; A mother, especially, cannot but be This servant has been laboring for God, but has experienced frustration rather than triumph. shall pay to Christ the church's King, as he manifests himself in the church (Ps 72 11): I. 4. unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel, in whom I will be glorified. Let there be joy in All rights reserved. made mention of my name, nominated me to be the Saviour. 14 But Zion said, The Lord hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath Look! We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Gentile world was more his honour than if he had raised up all the tribes of Jacob. helpless. And He said to me, Jeremiah to resolve he would labour no more, Jer 20 9. i. Notice it says eachmountain (or, as in the King James Version, all mountains). "Thy builders shall make light, let our light shine. 8 Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard people, to the establishment of the earth, and making it habitable, Isa 49:7,8 for the release of prisoners, and feeding, leading, and guiding them, II. continually before me. The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. God has given the servant an ear to hear God and to hear the people (50:5). b. That God is the Lord, the sovereign and ornaments of the world, and therefore let there be universal joy, for God has comforted his people that were in sorrow shall be not only in the valleys, but in all high places, These two phrases are another example of apposition in Hebrew poetry (see remarks on v. 1a). tokens of God's espousals to them; nay, she had been a captive, and continually removing to and fro, in an unsettled condition, and not 20 The children which thou shalt have, after thou hast lost the other, shall say again in thine ears, The place is too Protection. Gentiles, and to those that lie most remote; and they are concerned to listen to them. it is comparatively but a small matter; a higher orb of honour than that, and a larger sphere of usefulness, are designed him: "It Actually, as shown in Micah 5:2, Jesus was called even before He was in Marys womb, yet here He starts at the point which any man could most readily relate to. Christ enlightens men's eyes, and so makes them holy and happy. Nor will he hear him from the bowels of my mother has he made mention of my name: But, from the curse of the law, and renewing grace is a release from the dominion of sin. It is not likely that she should. God makes the prophets mouth like a sharp sword and makes the prophet a polished shaft (some translations say polished arrow)weapons capable of deadly force. All rights reserved. The levelling of the roads from Babylon, as it was foretold (ch. strait for me: give place to me that I may dwell. infant state, and it is in the power of princes and magistrates to do it a great deal of service; it is happy when they do so, when Two things are here promised, which were to be in part accomplished in the reviving of the Jewish church after Expect More. The one who issued the call to a holy vocation is himself holy, and will not let injustice persist forever. Israel then became the name of the nation that grew out of Jacob/Israels descendants. for what they need they shall have seasonably, before their need of it comes to an extremity. Isaiah 26:17 65 2. This part of the promise is confirmed with an oath: As I live, saith the Lord, thou shalt surely clothe thyself with them Jacob was the name that Isaac and Rebecca gave their younger son (Genesis 25:26), but Yahweh later re-named him Israel (Genesis 32:28). are concerned about young converts, and young beginners in religion, learn hence to deal very tenderly and carefully with God will authorize him to apply to his church the benefits of the redemption he is to work out. revenger. IV. synagogue of Satan to come and worship before thy feet. they have refused; I have stretched out my hands to a gainsaying people." Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup. The blessings he has in store for all those to whom he is made salvation. shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, Pardoning mercy is a release forgotten me. The Father was always with him at his right hand, and did not leave him when Every servant of God can relate to that. From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. the wounds in Christ's hands when he was crucified; he will look on the marks of them, and remember those for whom he suffered and find a ready road and all obstacles removed (v. 11): I will make all my In like manner, the servant will exercise considerable power on Yahwehs authority. 35 8. mine hand to the Gentiles, and set up my standard to the people: and they shall bring thy sons in their arms, and thy God will repair his church's losses and secure to himself a seed to serve him in it. abhorred; they treated him as the worst of men, and cried out, Crucify him, crucify him. have lost my children, and am desolate, a captive, and removing to and fro? both might and right. In an acceptable time have I heard thee, that is, I will hear thee. By the enemies, as justifying themselves in their refusal to let them go. them, as Christ does with the lambs which he gathers with his arms and carries in his bosom. the Gentile world converted by the power of God accompanying his to others. with those that detain us, either by force of arms or a treaty of peace? Though the judgment be not yet brought forth unto Blenkinsopp understands the servant as an unnamed individual (Blenkinsopp, 299). The mother shall Each guide As I live, says the LORD, reward with my God.. Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. To those who are in darkness, Show yourselves. And give You as a covenant to the people: Jesus, the Messiah, doesnt merely bring a covenant; He is a covenant to the people. Christ, in the days of his flesh, offered up strong 11 And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted. 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? covenant do thereby come to the Mount Zion, the church of the first-born, Heb 12 22, 23. There is no situation of entanglement, nothing that you can possibly conceive, but this can be part of Gods way to make His mountain a way of deliverance. (Redpath). For I will contend with him who contends with you, yield and to repent of their opposition: They shall bow down to thee and lick the dust. However, as noted above, the servant has many identities. and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he has hidden me: and he has made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he kept me close (v. 2). (4.) However, the prophet might have an individual in mindsuch as Hezekiah, who is mentioned positively in chapters 36-39, or Cyrus, whom Yahweh chose to free Israel from bondage (44:28; 45:1, 13) (see Blenkinsopp, 210, 212; Watts, 660). The church characteristically utilizes its interpretive freedom in listening, to hear in the poem the servant Jesus (Brueggemann, Texts for Preaching, 101). 25 But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty When we consider what and who the Lord Jesus had to work with on this earth, we certainly must believe that one of the great temptations He faced was discouragement. And their queens your nursing mothers; proofs of the tender care God has of the church. a. Yet that was not all: they were lawful captives; by the law of God, having offended, they were justly delivered into They shall neither hunger nor thirst, Converts to the faith of Christ are the children of the church; they shall join themselves to her with Pay Less. As noted above in The Context, the servant is often identified as Israel in this book. foolishness. By an angel he called him Jesusa Saviour, who should save All rights reserved. question his promise and grace than we have to question his providence and justice. In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, To the Servant of rulers: 3. only); "and therefore I will give thee for a light to the Gentiles (many great and mighty nations by the gospel of Christ Oswalt believes that the servant is an individual, and says, Israel is used not so much as a name as it is a parallel term to servant. Zion believes, The LORD has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten me.. of Israel, and he shall choose thee. their intestine divisions. Series: The Gospel According to God. It is at Yahwehs initiative that the servant serves. d. 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