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Dr. Adrian Todd Isaiah 62 - God’s Bride, The Church Isaiah prophesied 8 centuries before Christ two main parts 1-39 (judgement), (comfort) contains many familiar Messianic references Old Testament prophecy often speaks at 3 levels to the time it was written to the future and the church era to us personally Isaiah 61:10-62:12
Dr. Adrian Todd Isaiah 61:10-62:12 Watch out for the following themes God’s commitment to His people the commitment expressed in marriage salvation (meets our need) and righteousness (meets God’s requirement) a new identity
Dr. Adrian Todd Zion, Jerusalem, the Church Zion, the hill Zion and Jerusalem, the people of God The New Jerusalem, the Bride, the Church, Rev. 21:9-10 God always wanted a people to be in relationship with Him We live in Zion, Hebrews 12:22 We wait for Zion, Revelation 21:10 Romans 9:7-9 speaks of children of promise and faith
Dr. Adrian Todd The Bridegroom commits 61:10 The bride groom, Jesus, accepts the clothes, the task given to Him The bridgroom rejoices, see Hebrews 12:2 for the joy set before Him hints of priestly dress, Jesus our High Priest, see Hebrews
Dr. Adrian Todd The Bridegroom commits 61:11 committed to bring salvation to the nations Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem and the Cross, Luke 9:51 righteousness is the natural consequence of Jesus actions
Dr. Adrian Todd Intercession & Prayer 62:1-3 He does not keep quiet, but prays, John 17 He has a passion (salvation like a torch burning) He has a vision: salvation, righteousness, glory, a name, crown (diadem) of beauty the Lord’s hand: under His power, and His guidance
Dr. Adrian Todd Marriage & Relationship 62:4-5 harks back to 61:10 and, looks forward to the marriage of the lamb, Revelation 19:7 My delight is in her (Hepzibah) Jesus loves the church Married (Beulah) to Him not a passing whim a new identity in Christ intimacy v9, drinking in His sanctuary courts
Dr. Adrian Todd Partnership - a married couple 62:6-7 The Lord includes us in His ministry He appoints watchmen, intercessors determined and persistent, not keeping silent the Parable of the Unrighteous Judge, Luke 18:2-8 we are to pray for the World to come, v10 The Church is not to be an exclusive club And, not just in prayer but action see v10
Dr. Adrian Todd Security & Provision 62:8-9 His right hand, personal intervention His strong arm, personal power Being part of God’s People is a place of safety His ways are the environment in which we flourish All that we need is available in Him It is from that secure place we can reach out
Dr. Adrian Todd Family of God 62:10-12 Gates; go out, pass through Stones; remove the obstacles for people to come Raise a standard; summon people to come to this wonderful relationship Sought out; the Lord Himself came to look for us the redeemed of the Lord He is our next of kin