CHAPTER 62 THE ANOINTED ONE WILL GUARANTEE THE FUTURE OF GOD'S TRUE PEOPLE. The first question raised by this chapter is again as to who is speaking. Is it the Anointed One, or the prophet himself, or is it Yahweh? While it is not unknown for God to speak of Himself in the third person, the constan... [ Continue Reading ]
THE ANOINTED ONE ANNOUNCING BLESSING ON ZION (ISAIAH 62:1). The Anointed One promises His continued activity on behalf of God's people in their association with Zion (see note on Isaiah 59:20) so that they may be a true witness to God and enjoy Yahweh's favour. Here the idea of Zion (60) and the id... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH CALLS ON HIS FOLLOWERS TO BE WATCHMEN AND PREPARERS OF THE WAY (ISAIAH 62:6). These words probably to be seen as the words of Isaiah, although they could till be the words of the Anointed One. Both Isaiah and the Anointed One would seek to inspire God's people to pray. THE APPOINTMENT OF WA... [ Continue Reading ]