CHAPTER 32 THE COMING KING WILL OPEN MEN'S HEARTS, REVEAL WHAT IS TRUE AND RIGHT AND ENCOURAGE NOBILITY OF LIFE. WHAT LIFE WILL BE LIKE BEFORE HIS COMING. THE POURING OUT OF THE SPIRIT. The banner at which Assyria will be dismayed points towards the coming king, the hope of Israel (Isaiah 11:10). T... [ Continue Reading ]
THE COMING KING (ISAIAH 32:1). The final result of Yahweh's activity will be the rise of the righteous king and the establishment of the perfect kingdom. This can be compared with Isaiah 11:1. Analysis. · Behold a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice (in wise and r... [ Continue Reading ]
A COMPARISON OF THE WISE AND HONOURABLE WITH THE FOOLISH AND THE CRAFTY (ISAIAH 32:4). In describing what will happen in the coming kingdom Isaiah analyses wisdom and folly. The king will deliver His people from folly and craftiness, and will give them understanding in the truth, and make them nobl... [ Continue Reading ]
LIFE AS IT WILL BE BEFORE THE KING COMES IN TERMS OF CARELESS WOMEN AT EASE (ISAIAH 32:9). Isaiah showed neither fear nor favour. He was as ready to draw attention to the sins of the womenfolk as well as those of the men. He was concerned that none should be able to hide behind a cloak of anonymity.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE GREAT TURN-AROUND (ISAIAH 32:15). Analysis. a Until the Spirit is poured on us from above, and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest (Isaiah 32:15). b Then ‘judgment' (justice and fair-play) will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness will... [ Continue Reading ]