Isaiah 25:1
In the Bible some ‘wonderful’ action always means something that God alone has done. It never refers to human activity (see Isaiah 9:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
In the Bible some ‘wonderful’ action always means something that God alone has done. It never refers to human activity (see Isaiah 9:6).... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS GOD CONTROLS THE FUTURE ISAIAH CHAPTER S 21 TO 30 _NORMAN HILLYER_ CHAPTER 25 A SONG TO PRAISE GOD V1 *Lord, you are my God. I will always give you great honour. I will continue to praise your name because you have done wonderful things. You have carried out t... [ Continue Reading ]
These impressive events will make foreign nations realise that the *Lord’s power is immense. (Isaiah does not name the nations.) GOD HAS SAVED US V4 *Lord, you have protected poor people. You have been like a safe harbour for weak people who are worried. You have been like a shelter from storms an... [ Continue Reading ]
The *Lord has also shown his great power when he provided shelter for poor people. They seemed to be without any defence. But the *Lord protected them as a harbour protects boats.... [ Continue Reading ]
As a cloud reduces heat, so the *Lord reduces every fear about the enemy. GOD PREPARES A SPLENDID MEAL V6 Here on *Mount Zion, the *Lord (commander of heaven’s armies) will prepare a huge meal for all the nations. The rich food will include the very best meat and the finest mature wine. V7 On *Mou... [ Continue Reading ]
Isaiah 2:2-3 painted a picture in words. One day all nations will flow to *Jerusalem to praise the *Lord. Now Isaiah refers to that event again. This universal party is still in the future (see Matthew 22:2-10). The wonderful meal of the very best food and wine is for everybody in the world. (This i... [ Continue Reading ]
This enormous party is because of the *Lord’s gift. He has been very kind to everybody in the world. There will be no more death. That was everybody’s fate, until Jesus overcame death (see 1 Corinthians 15:26). There will be no more pain. And people will not suffer again (see Revelation 21:4).... [ Continue Reading ]
People have a strong desire for a quiet heart that is free from guilty feelings. Only the *Lord can provide such a quiet heart. GOD WILL PUNISH MOAB V10 The hand of the *Lord that protected his people will remain here on this mountain. But he will walk heavily upon the people from Moab, as if they... [ Continue Reading ]
The ‘hand of the *Lord’ is a picture in words for strong action that the *Lord takes. • Moab was east of the river Jordan, opposite Jericho. Isaiah has not mentioned Moab since Chapter s 15 to 16. It is a surprise that Isaiah suddenly mentions Moab again. But the reason becomes clear in the next ve... [ Continue Reading ]
A swimmer who is using his hands is another picture in words. It cleverly describes the proud action to save oneself by self-effort (see Isaiah 16:6). Such action will completely fail.... [ Continue Reading ]
Moab’s powerful defences are completely hopeless. LORD ~ God’s name in the Bible. In the original language, it means ‘head over all’ and ‘God always’.'MOUNT ZION ~ the mountain in Jerusalem where God’s holy Temple was. JERUSALEM ~ at the time of David and Solomon, the capital of the country called... [ Continue Reading ]