The Promise of future blessings and Glory Lecture 5

The Theology of Isaiah The Character of a Holy God The Covenant of a Holy God The Carnality of a Holy People – Forgot God – Transgressed God’s commands The Justice of God in Punishing Sin – Sovereignty of God – Punishing Israel – Punishing Judah – Punishing the pagan Nations The Salvation of God providing a means of Restoration – Through the promised messiah The Promise of future blessings and glory

Israel’s Salvation Isaiah 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Isaiah 1:24-26 (KJV) 24 Therefore saith the Lord, the LORD of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies: 25 And I will turn my hand upon thee, and purely purge away thy dross, and take away all thy tin: 26 And I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called, The city of righteousness, the faithful city.

The Deliverance of the Remnant Isaiah 1:9 – God preserved a remnant. Isaiah 10:20-23 – There reliance will be on The Holy one of Israel. Isaiah 11:10-11 – This will be the second time God recovers His people from captivity.

Future release from captivity Isaiah 48:20 Go ye forth of Babylon, flee ye from the Chaldeans, with a voice of singing declare ye, tell this, utter it even to the end of the earth; say ye, The LORD hath redeemed his servant Jacob.

Destruction of Babylon Isaiah 13:19-20 – It Shall be as Sodom and Gomorrah – It shall never be inhabited Isaiah 43:14-17 – Their nobles will be brought down

God's instrument of deliverance Cyrus II King of Persia – Isaiah 41:2-3, 25 – Isaiah 44:28- 45:4 – God's ultimate purpose in raising up Cyrus was the release of His people from their Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of Jerusalem (Isaiah 45:13)

Actions of Cyrus Conquered Babylon in 539 Decreed that the exiled Jews could return to their land and rebuild the Temple. – (2 Chron. 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-4). He also recognized the Lord's contribution to his success. – (Ezra 1:2; cf. Isa 45:3)

Stages of Return from Exile 538 Under Cyrus II – Led by Zerubbabel and Jeshua who began rebuilding the temple 458 Under Artaxerxes I – Led by Ezra, who brought a copy of the Law 445 Under Artaxerxes I – Led By Nehemiah, who rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Ultimate Deliverance of Israel Restoration for Israel (Isa. 54:1–17) – Joy and Singing (v. 1) – Growth of the nation (vs. 1-3) – Assurance in the Lord protection (vs. 4-10) Forgiveness of past transgressions v.4 Faithfulness of God’s love vs. 5-6 Dependence of God’s promises vs – Jerusalem will be rebuild (Isa ) Ultimate fulfillment in Millennium

The Rejoicing of the Redeemed Isaiah 51:11-12 – Singing and everlasting Joy Isaiah 52:7-12 – God will comfort His people – The ends of the earth shall see the salvation of God

New Heavens and New Earth Isaiah 65:17-25 Isaiah 66:22-23

Isaiah 62:1-12 (KJV) 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof go forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth. 2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the LORD shall name. 3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God. 4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate: but thou shalt be called Hephzibah, and thy land Beulah: for the LORD delighteth in thee, and thy land shall be married. 5 For as a young man marrieth a virgin, so shall thy sons marry thee: and as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so shall thy God rejoice over thee.

Isaiah 12:1-6 (KJV) 1 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. 2 Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. 3 Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. 4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. 5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. 6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.