Now by this it will appear that Zion's suggestions were altogether groundless, that God has not forsaken her, nor forgotten her, nor ever will. The whole world will know it, and of course, God tells us in that day that He destroys the invading Russian army with her allies shall the whole world know that I am God. They say, "The area that we have is too small." a. Or, "The plan and model of thy walls, that are to be rebuilt, is before me, and they shall certainly be built according to it." For they shall not be ashamed who wait for Me. As I live, says the LORD, He was despised and rejected. (2.) Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Now those men in Libya, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, they could care less what havoc they've wrecked upon the world. Notice it says My mountains. They shall feed along the roads, for the Lord hath comforted his people; with the discoveries of his love and grace; by his gracious presence among them; by the coming of Christ unto them in a spiritual way; by sending his Spirit, and renewing the face of things, and reviving his work in the midst of them; by the pure and powerful preaching of the Gospel, and comfortable administration of Gospel ordinances; and by large additions of converts made unto them: and will have mercy upon his afflicted, or "poor", or "meek" and "humble" ones, as the words (l) may be rendered: the Lord's people is a poor and afflicted people, poor in a temporal and spiritual sense; the church and interest of Christ is in a poor and low condition: the Lord's people are afflicted outwardly and inwardly, and so become meek, and are kept humble; these the Lord, in the latter day, will raise from a low and distressed condition to a more exalted and comfortable one; which will be an instance of his mercy and compassion, and be matter of joy unto them. And they are still proclaiming that God has forsaken them. The Lord called me before I was born, while I was in my mother's womb he named me. Because of the LORD who is faithful, Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. He declares that the Lord has sovereignly chosen him and called him to be his servant (verse 1b). Her friends, who had deserted her, shall be gathered to her, and shall contribute their utmost to her assistance and comfort: Thy children shall make haste. "Commentary on Isaiah 49:13". And he wilt have compassion on his poor. With his own hand he protected me. Nothing in all creation can withstand his power (2-3). Isaiah 49:1. And that is the equivalent here to, "Thou hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hast thou made mention of my name. For He who has mercy on them will lead them, c. That You may say to the prisoners, Go forth: Jesus ministry set people free from bondage and imprisonment. Listen, O coasts, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; For the LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. On the surface, the statement You are my servant, Israel, explicitly identifies Yahwehs Servant as the nation Israel. Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13 Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed The Kingdom Of Heaven Part 2 - Israel - A Nation Chosen By God Series Contributed by Stephen Smith on Sep 22, 2019 based on 3 ratings | 4,644 views A message explaining the reason why God chose Israel for himself and outlining the purpose he had (and still has) for this special nation. Jesus spoke of spoiling Satan in Luke 11:21-22: When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. 1-2, Servant to the Nations: His Call 49:1 Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye peoples, from far;--As often in Isaiah, "people" is plural, referring to the world's many ethnic . (13-27) The Source Of True Deliverance (28-35) Historical Interlude (36-39) God is saying, "I'll fight with those that fight with you." And some of the old rabbis say that that is God speaking there in response to the people who were captives in Babylon, who said, "God has forgotten us. And now the LORD says, There I was, left alone; but these, where were they? 49:14-16. You might find case where you say, "Well, there's a mother forgot." From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name. We wept when we remembered Zion. This text has usually been made to serve as proof of the legitimacy of the church state (or state church); however, the prophet does not have the Church in mind here, but future Israel. (Bultema), ii. Your children shall make haste; your destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth of thee. He is a pledge for all the blessings of the covenant; in him God was reconciling the world to himself. And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me ( Isaiah 49:22-23 ). Isaiah 49:1-7 Commentary; Isaiah 49:8-16a Commentary; Isaiah 50 Commentary. And he said unto me, Thou art my servant, O Israel ( Isaiah 49:3 ). - The Burden against Babylon. Thus says the LORD: And your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.. This week, we're looking more closely at "daughter Zion's" restoration to motherhood. 2 He made my mouth like a sharp sword, in the shadow of his hand he hid me; he made me a polished arrow, in his quiver he hid me away. In short, men either remain in suspense, or tremble, or utterly fall and even faint. And their pastures shall be on all desolate heights. And he said, It is a light thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the eaRuth ( Isaiah 49:5-6 ). iv. As the prophet spoke, he called on nature, personified, to rejoice (on the mountains rejoicing see 44:23). . i. well, they may forget, but I will not forget thee ( Isaiah 49:15 ). The Second "Servant Song" (Isa. Gods blessing will seem to come from nowhere. In verses 14-21 the prophet recorded a dialogue between Israel and God. Sing, O heavens - In view of the glorious truths stated in the previous verses, that kings should rise up, and princes worship; that the Messiah would be for a light to the Gentiles, and that the true religion would be extended to each of the four quarters of the globe. New Revised Standard Version and Student Study Handout for Isaiah 9:2-7 International Bible Lesson "For a child has been born for us, a son given to us; authority rests upon his shoulders; and he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 9:6NRSV). In answer to Zion's fears, God speaks as one concerned for his own glory (he takes himself to be reflected upon if Zion say, The Lord has forsaken me, and he will clear himself), as one concerned also for his people's comfort; he would not have them droop, and be discouraged, and give way to any uneasy thoughts. This shows that ethnic Israel has an enduring place in Gods plan, and that plan will be fulfilled when all Israel will be saved (Romans 11:26). And set up My standard for the peoples; Half a century ago the blackest spot upon the map of the world, but if you ask the watchman, "what of the night" that brooded on these islands, he answers from the watch-towers of Omniscience that it is gone! Who is speaking? Moody Bible Commentary summarizes Isaiah 49:1-13. The Lord ( Yehovah) hath forsaken me, and my Lord ( Adonai) hath forgotten me. Help us purchase electrical generators for churches. What God will do for Zion we are told, Isaiah 49:17; Isaiah 49:17. Isaiah, A Study Guide - From The Executable Outlines Series by Mark A. Copeland - Hundreds of free sermon outlines and Bible study materials available for online browsing and downloading. But these, where were they? . God the Father is a spirit. Shall go away from you. d. For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them: In an immediate sense, this refers to Gods supply and sustaining of the exiles returning from Babylon to Judah, through the unseen hand of the Messiah. I. Isaiah 49:14 But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me. The "mountain" (Isaiah 13:2) is discussed in Notes and Commentary on Isaiah 2:1-5. If we bind God's law as a sign upon our hand (Deuteronomy 6:8; Deuteronomy 6:11; Deuteronomy 6:18), he will engrave our interests as a sign on his hand, and will look upon that and remember the covenant. As Jesus told Thomas in a post-resurrection appearance, look at My hands (John 20:27). This is a great way to read Andrew's notes on a mobile device or computer. And bind them on you as a bride does. Isaiah Chapter49 Lessons from the text . And He has made My mouth like a sharp sword; And will have mercy on His afflicted. It is mainly on the basis of this phrase that there is the practice of kissing the popes feet. (Bultema). II. So any nation or any people that opposes the Jews is not just contending with a race of people. You see, our world problems today, especially the problem of starving, the great starvation that is coming in the third world is all the result of the increased oil prices. Kings shall see and arise, And made Me a polished shaft; Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted. In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, It is Best to Obey The Lord. yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. The land will be too narrow for you by reason of the inhabitants. 2 Hope on the Horizon Throughout Isaiah there are intense messages of hope amid all the tribulations and failures. Chapters 49 to 51 contain especially strong messages of encouragement and hope. Servant's call; the second, on his confidence. And they that had carried us away captive said, 'Sing us one of your songs.' And My God shall be My strength), God's people are the blessings and ornaments of the world, and therefore let there be universal joy, for God has comforted his people that were in sorrow and he will have mercy upon the afflicted because of his compassion, upon his afflicted because of his covenant. But this will always prompt you to accept/refuse cookies when revisiting our site. The LORDs affection for His people is greater than the devotion a woman has for her nursing child. In order, therefore, that we may partake of the compassion of God, let us learn, under the cross and amidst many annoyances, to strive after it with sighs and tears. 1 Listen to me, you islands. * [ 49:1 ] Gave me my name : designated me for a special task or mission (cf. A woman, whose honour it is to be of the tender sex as well as the fair one, cannot but have compassion for a child, which, being both harmless and helpless, is a proper object of compassion. And give You as a covenant to the people: Jesus, the Messiah, doesnt merely bring a covenant; He is a covenant to the people. More Isaiah commentaries. The troubles of the church have given some occasion to question God's care and concern for it, Isaiah 49:14; Isaiah 49:14. Nothing can furnish us with more convincing arguments to prove the most tender and affectionate concern God has for his church, and her interests and comforts. Nevertheless, that Servant knew he was called by God. I. He's brought them back in the land. Isaiah 52:7-10 Commentary; Isaiah 52:13 - 53:12 Commentary; Isaiah 55 Commentary. God will now speak to them, not by his prophet, but by the Assyrian conqueror, who will do what they said Isaiah had done, i.e. The land previously uninhabited and in ruins will become well populated and prosperous again (19-21). How Daniels Prophecy of 70 Weeks Connects to the End Times. But even they shall be taken away. To bring Jacob back to Him: This shows that an important aspect of the Messiahs mission was to bring Israel back to the LORD. And my Lord has forgotten me.. (For I shall be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, I've heard some Bible scholars suggest the possibility and some analysts, and I've talked to some Israelis who have suggested also the possibility, that the next outbreak of warfare over there in the Middle East, that Israel plans for it to be the last outbreak by so thoroughly defeating all of those who have risen against them that they will not be able to rise against them again. And your daughters shall be carried on their shoulders; And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob ( Isaiah 49:26 ). But, says God, I will not forget thee. Oh, thank God for the light of Jesus Christ unto the Gentiles. But through Him, we've been brought nigh. b. This promise of salvation (49:8-12) leads into a rapturous eruption of praise and joy: "Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! The servant was to be a light to the nations, making it possible for non-Jews who had been in darkness because of being without the knowledge of God and his promises to be forgiven of their sins and to cease being in a state of alienation from him. Be joyful, O earth! All of the Arab states that have been giving them such a bad time, they are planning to go full on against the Arab world. Give me a place where I may dwell. Let the whole creation join with us in songs of joy, for it shares with us in the benefits of the redemption, and all they can contribute to this sacred melody is little enough in return for such inestimable favours, Psalms 96:11. God now shows that for him this is impossible (14-16). b. lay upon them command after command, rule alter rule, a constant series of minute injunctions, under which they will . They are dwelling there. Isaiah 49 The Lord 's Servant. The Lord hides the servant "in the shadow of his hand" and "in his quiver" (verse 2). Break forth into singing, O mountains - "Ye mountains, burst forth into song"] Three ancient MSS. To bring Jacob back to Him, The servant who is the nation Israel is displeasing to God (42:18-25), but this servant is honored by God (49:5). And it is equivalent to Revelation 7:16 . A nursing mother, most of all, cannot but be tender of her sucking child; her own breasts will soon put her in mind of it if she should forget it. Sing, O heavens! [When you make] the commitment of your life to Jesus Christ without reservation, then you can go to meet your mountains and meet obstacles in Jesus not to meet them outside Him, but in Christ. Bible Study: Isaiah 49:1-26. iii. What is the book of the Lord in Isaiah 34:16? So that Israel is gathered to Him God will rescue Israel from both their immediate and ultimate captivity. The Pulpit Commentary - Isaiah 28:13 The word of the Lord was to them ; rather, shall be to them . Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #4 God Offers Deliverance / Isaiah 51:1-8. This brings to mind in Revelation chapter 7, "And they shall hunger and thirst no more and neither shall the sun shine upon them and all." Scattered Jews in other countries will also return, helped by generous aid from the nations among whom they have lived (22-23).Among the exiles were some who apparently doubted the prophets promise of restoration, for Babylon seemed unconquerable. Zion, in distress, said, The Lord has forsaken me, and looks after me no more; my Lord has forgotten me, and will look after me no more. This verse is the clearest indication that the Servant is the nation of Israel. We see his calling, his mission, his faithfulness, and His protection. Yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, l "pauperum suorum", V. L. "pauperes suos", Forerius; "inopes suos", Vitringa; "humiles", Sept. "mansuetorum", Targum. And if you look at it, it is a very small area. God replies that they have no evidence to support such an accusation, for he has neither divorced them nor sold them. The work of God's Servant v1 Listen to me, you foreign nations. Accordingly, he places the subject almost before their eye, that they may be fully convinced that they shall have the most abundant cause of rejoicing; though at that time they saw nothing but grief and sorrow. Who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, But if that were the case, an apparent contradiction would arise in Isaiah 49:5-6, in which the Servants task is to bring Israel back to Yahweh and to the landthe view that Israel is a title of the individual messianic Servant harmonizes most satisfactorily with the passage and context. (Lindsey). It is fitting for judgment to begin at the house of God, so the LORD has first spoken to Israel and Judah. Isaiah 49 - The Messiah's Mission This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. (1.) He'll gather them from the north and from the west and from the east. c. Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away: Babylon, the mighty empire, had taken Zion captive. Formal, beautiful, memorable, remarkable speech. And rejoice, O earth! Isaiah 13. And break out in singing, O mountains! Isaiah 51:12-23 . And their queens your nursing mothers; Isaiah 47:1-15 The Humiliation of Babylon . 2 And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand hath he hid me, and made me a polished shaft; in his quiver hath he hid me; 3 And said unto me, Thou art my And lick up the dust of your feet. To this he submitted for our salvation. He was crucified. God said, "No way. But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me ( Isaiah 49:13-14 ). 'The Almighty'(verse 6) translates aday - the only time this title for God appears in Isaiah. That's where it all comes from.Now the byproducts of the oil, the fertilizers and the chemical fertilizers that help grow the crops have become so expensive that your food bill has gone up tremendously. Partners In a New Creation / Lesson #3 God's People Shall Prosper / Isaiah 49:14-23. The Servant is God's agent to do God's work in the world. Note, God's compassions to his people infinitely exceed those of the tenderest parents towards their children.
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