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Isaiah 2 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. “Mountain of the Lord’s temple” Controversial! Zion Isaiah 2 3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 2 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. “Mountain of the Lord’s temple” Controversial! The restoration of the existing Jerusalem and temple A divinely rebuilt Jerusalem and temple on the current site A divinely rebuilt Jerusalem in heaven or on the new earth Zion = Symbolic image of heaven; Temple symbolises God’s central presence Symbolic image of heaven; Temple symbolises God’s central presence

Isaiah 2 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. What is clear? Future presence of God will

Isaiah 2 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as the highest of the mountains; it will be exalted above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. What is clear? Future presence of God will Attract all nations God’s heart for all people

Isaiah 2 3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s

Isaiah 2 3 Many peoples will come and say, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us his ways, so that we may walk in his paths.” The law will go out from Zion, the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Life enhancing wisdom of God

Isaiah 2 4 He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples. They will beat their swords into ploughshares and their spears into pruning hooks. Nation will not take up sword against nation, nor will they train for war anymore. 5 Come, house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace God’s revulsion of violence

Isaiah 25 6 On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace Defeat death

Isaiah 25 6 On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace Defeat death

Isaiah 25 6 On this mountain the LORD Almighty will prepare a feast of rich food for all peoples, a banquet of aged wine— the best of meats and the finest of wines. 7 On this mountain he will destroy the shroud that enfolds all peoples, the sheet that covers all nations; 8 he will swallow up death forever. The Sovereign LORD will wipe away the tears from all faces; he will remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. The LORD has spoken. Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace Defeat death Great joy and celebration

Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace Defeat death “Now and not yet” When? See in part Work towards Wait for in expectation Isaiah 2 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will...

Isaiah 25 9 In that day they will say, “Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” Future presence of God will Attract all nations Teach and be understood by all people’s Bring peace Defeat death