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Some Facts About Isaiah – Part 4 关于以赛亚书 --upon 4 him Isaiah 55: 6 -12 “Seek ye the LORD的一些事实 while he may be found, call ye n while he is near: Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it. For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace: the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. ” Pastor Chui http: //Christ. Center. Gospel. org ckchui 1@yahoo. com
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n n 5. The resulting restoration of Israel (54: 1 -17). The exhortation calls for Zion, who was like a barren woman, to break forth into singing because the restoration is going to enable her to bear offspring. Her shame will be removed because God is her husband. Her reconciliation is guaranteed because it is grounded in the unchanging covenant love of God. 5. 以色列恢复 54: 1 -17。劝勉锡安, 她像一个荒芜的女人,要歌唱,因为 恢复,使她承受后代。她的耻辱将被 删除,因为上帝是她的丈夫。她的和 解是必然的,因为她是植根于上帝不 变的爱盟约。
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n God’s grace and peace toward repentant sinners (55: 1— 56: 8). The new condition of salvation by grace through faith is illustrated by God portrayed as a market vendor, freely giving the best in life to any who will come to Him. There is a call to repentance based on the urgency of the opportunity, the abundance of divine grace, and the otherwise awful distance between God and man. The lasting memorial that God establishes is His people who move from bondage into authentic existence with Him, accompanied by an inner life of joy and peace.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n 7. The rebuke of false leaders and idolatrous backsliders (56: 9— 57: 21). The national leaders are condemned, for they are like insensitive, selfish shepherds. The result of their sin is separation from God. Idolatry, the national addiction, has surfaced once again. The unthinkable act of child sacrifice to demon gods is the unfortunate hallmark of their worship. In spite of all this, the way back to God is open.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n “I have seen his ways and will heal him” (57: 18 -19). In the Old Testament, Yahweh is always the answer to sin and its devastation in the lives of people. Repentance and returning to submission to Yahweh result in the eradication of both corporate and individual sin. Droughts end, armies are victorious, plagues cease, and individual iniquity and disease are healed. Even when judgment fails to break the addition to sin, Yahweh remains merciful to heal.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n n C. The realization of comfort and peace (58: 1— 66: 24). These final scenes of sin and failure are mixed with scenes of future glory. 1. False and true worship compared (58: 1 -14). An expose of the people’s sins answers the question of why their religious acts of fasting had accomplished nothing. Their fasts were not acceptable because they were done solely for their own ends even at the expense of others. To be acceptable, fasting must issue from a heart of submission to the Lord and result in practical, loving deeds that center on service to others.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n “Is this not the fast that I have chosen? ” (58: 6). The power of the fast is directly related to God’s involvement. We certainly can decide to fast as we wish; however, the result may be that we simply go without food. When we respond to the “call of the Lord to fast” there is no telling what He has in mind to accomplish! Scripture teaches us that the power of the fast breaks the oppression of the enemy. We can be certain that if we respond obediently He will accomplish great and mighty things as a result of our partnering with Him in His fast.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n 2. Israel’s sin and God’s Redeemer (59: 121). The real reason for man’s separation from God is sin. It breeds deadly destruction. When allowed to go unchecked, sin is a form of death that separates man from God. However, because of a covenant guarantee of God’s Spirit and His Word to all generations, redemption is available to all who will repent.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n “My Spirit… is upon you, and My words … shall not depart from your mouth” (59: 21). Spiritual victory is assured as the Lord marches fully armed against His enemies (vv. 17 -18), offering redemptive relationship to those accepting His victory (v. 20). Even when the enemy’s resistance carries the force of mighty waters, the Spirit raises the battle standard—Christ’s victory on the Cross—rallying the righteous sons of Zion (v. 19), those who will stand with Messiah to rule with Him. Through the new covenant we can have God’s empowering Spirit upon us, equipping us for spiritual warfare (Eph. 6: 10 -18)—and the charismatic word gifts become a continuous flow of prophetic victory proclamation (I Cor. 12: 7 -11).
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n n 3. The well-being and peace of the redeemed of the Lord (60: 1 -22). Standing in the gap between the shameful Israel and her glory is the redeeming, avenging God who loves. Here the new city is described. Its light will be God Himself. There will be no more darkness or mourning. The people of the new city will be righteous and fruitful—products of God Himself. 3。主的福祉与和平的�回 (60: 1 -22) 。 站在可耻以色列和她荣耀�回之�,是上 帝的�。在�里,新的城市的光将是神自 己。将不再有黑暗或哀悼。新城的人,将 是正�的和有成效的神自己的�品 。
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n 4. The Spirit-anointed Redeemer who brings the kingdom of peace (61: 1— 62: 12). The Lord’s anointed Messenger describes the blessings of His liberating mission, which is like a proclamation of Jubilee. The once-ruined land is restored, and the people are able to be full-time priests to God. There is coming a universal spiritual fame for the people of God which is the result of a covenant based on the justice of God. The joys of reconciliation are symbolized by the intimate affections of a marriage between Zion and God.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n n “Because the Lord has anointed Me” (61: 1 -3). This Messianic prophecy, fulfilled in Jesus, is loaded with implications for Spiritfilled believers. Messiah’s ministry as outlined in these verses describes the kind of ministry to which Jesus calls New Testament believers. “Anointed” believers today have the opportunity to continue the works of Christ to the extent described in John 14: 12. “因为耶和华用膏膏我” (61: 1 -3)。这弥 赛亚的预言,在耶稣身上应验,是圣灵充 满影响信徒。弥赛亚的事 列出这些经文 描述服事耶稣呼召新约的信徒。 “受膏者 ”今天的信徒有机会继续基督的事 , 正 如在约翰福音 14: 12的描述。
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n “The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness” (61: 2 -3). Common to every believer are those times when discouragement, despair, and depression seem to overwhelm. This passage gives a clear identification of a “spirit of heaviness” which can be dealt with in praise. The metaphor is one of a garment to be put on. The ultimate victory, however, is contextually linked to the “vengeance of our God. ” He is the one who overthrows the enemy, while the role of the believer is to put on the garment of praise.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n “Surely your salvation is coming; … and you shall be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken” (62: 1112). The ancient prophet foresees the coming of Christ a second time and identifies those who are with Him. The identification of the sought-out city is none other than the church of Jesus, the New Jerusalem (Heb. 12: 22). In his revelation of Jesus, John also identifies the New Jerusalem as the church in Revelation 3: 12, and specifically as coming down from heaven (Rev. 21: 2, 10). In this light, the living church has reason for a joy-filled existence and a Spirit-filled impetus for mission.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n 5. God’s vengeance and Israel’s prayer for deliverance (63: 1— 64: 12). A conversation with an approaching blood-stained conqueror shows that the way to redemption for Zion is through judgment on Edom. It is a work that God Himself must do because there is no one who can help. From the human side, Israel’s rebellion is a reminder that the Holy Spirit’s redemptive purpose in the Exodus under Moses has not been fully realized. Prayer for another unique Exodus-like revelation is offered.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n 6. God’s answer to prayer and Israel’s future hope (65: 1 — 66: 24). Since God is a sovereign Spirit, He must be worshiped in the spirit and in truth. Mosaic sacrifices and offerings are no better than murder and idolatry if they are accompanied by disobedience. Zion will bear her new sons free of labor pains and with no danger of abortion because it will be a divine deliverance. The prosperity and motherly comfort found in Jerusalem (the kingdom of God) will vindicate the servants of the Lord. All nations will see the sign of God’s glory as survivors escape a universal judgment. In the new creation, the people of God will be permanent, continual worship will be universal, and the triumph over evil will be complete as the rebels are forever tormented.
Content of the Book of Isaiah - 4 以��� 的内容 - 4 n n “For behold, the Lord will come with fire…. For by fire and by His sword the Lord will judge all flesh” (66: 15 -16). This passage looks ahead to the ultimate fulfillment when Jesus returns the second time. Spirit-filled believers should understand that the Father desires to burn away anything of flesh in us today. The presence of the Holy Spirit (in the familiar form of fire) and the Word (in the familiar form of a sword) assures us that God’s Word under the touch of His Spirit will be all that is required to ready His church for that concluding moment.
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 Truth In Action n n Truth 1: Steps to Holiness. God’s people have often gotten in trouble by employing unholy means toward holy ends and thinking about holy things in an unholy way. The ends do not justify the means. Unholy methodology leads to unholy alliances that can become our undoing. 有行动的真理 n 真理1:圣洁的步骤。屬神的人往往得到麻 烦,采用邪恶的手段向着圣洁的目標,并 思考一个邪恶的圣物。不可用不择手段。 邪恶的方法导致非神圣同盟,可以成为我 们的祸根。 n
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 n n n Action 1: 8: 19 -20 Reject spiritual counsel from anyone who does not speak according to the Word of God. Avoid any form of the occult or spiritism. 30: 1 -2 Be wary of plans or relationships God has not ordained and, therefore, will not bless. Seek the Lord for wisdom in making plans and entering covenantal relationships. 31: 1 -3 Employ only God’s methods to do God’s work.
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� Truth 2: Steps in的真理与行動 Developing Humility is essential to n righteous, Christ-like behavior. Humility and meekness are Spirit-engendered characteristics in the mature believer. Their opposites, pride and arrogance, have a diabolical source. Humility refuses to promote its own interests, but looks out, rather, for the interests of others. n 真理2:发展谦卑的步骤。谦卑是必不可 少的正义,像基督的行为。谦卑和温顺 都是成熟的信徒圣灵生命的特点。对立 方面,有骄傲,狂妄,是一个毒辣源。 谦卑拒绝促进自身的利益,而是为促进 他人的利益。
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 Action 2: 6: 5 -7 Humble yourself in the presence of the Lord. n n Understand this is the only way to be cleansed and gain a clear perspective on your call to ministry. 14: 12 -21 Beware of selfish ambition that sets itself above God and pride that takes glory from God. Understand that they are the hallmarks of Satan’s rebellion through which he became God’s enemy. 行动 2: 6: 5 -7在主的面前谦虚自己。明白这 是唯一潔淨的办法, 和获得你的呼召一个明确 指導。 14: 12 -21谨防自私的野心使得自己凌驾于神, 以神的荣耀為骄傲。明白,牠们是撒旦的叛 逆的标志,牠成为神的敌人。
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� Truth 3: Steps to的真理与行動 Dynamic Devotion. God wants His people to n be fully devoted to Him. We cannot feign devotion: God knows our hearts and knows whether what we say has integrity. This is the best reason to pursue worship with a whole heart. We are to seek God’s face continually, expressing our wholehearted devotion to Him. n 真理3:活潑虔诚的步骤。上帝希望祂的子 民全力投入。我们不能假装献身: 上帝知道 我们的心,知道我们说話是否具有完整性。 这是去追求全心崇拜的最好理由。我们要 不断地寻求神的面,表达我们全心全意奉 献给祂的。
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 n Action 3: 29: 13 -14 Realize that God only honors n n worship that is accompanied by genuine obedience and heartfelt adoration. Know that insincere worship can result in diminished wisdom and understanding. 55: 1 -5 Hunger and thirst after the knowledge of the Lord and not after the perishable things this world offers. 62: 1 -5 Continually pray for a fresh moving of the Holy Spirit and revival.
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 Truth 4: Key Lessons in Faith takes God at His word n when circumstances seem to deny the truth of His promises. Our ability to endure to the end will depend upon our allowing the Holy Spirit to train us in this kind of faith. n 真理4:信仰的主要教训。相信上帝的 话,当情况似乎否认祂的應許。我们 忍耐到底的能力, 取决于我们让圣灵来 训练我们这样的信心。
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 n Action 4: 8: 12 -15 Believe that the Lord is your n n n refuge, and overcome worldly fear that threatens in times of major crisis. 40: 29 -31 Understand that spiritual strength comes from waiting upon the Lord. 42: 23 -43: 7 Trust that God knows how to protect His righteous ones from the judgment and wrath He pours out upon others. 55: 10 -11 Choose to believe that God’s Word is the most powerful force in the universe and act accordingly.
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� 的真理与行動 n Truth 5: Steps to Dealing with Sin. We may believe that if we sin, we will be immediately aware of it: but sin is subtle, and our hearts may not perceive or acknowledge our guilt. So those most in need of repentance and cleansing may have no awareness of their spiritual state. Therefore, we must continually examine ourselves before the Lord, asking Him to enlighten our hearts to any unacknowledged sin and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness.
Truth and Action in the Book of Isaiah 以��� Action 5: 1: 16 -17的真理与行動 Understand that when we disagree with God’s n n n agenda, we must repent and change our way of thinking. 1: 18 -20 Understand that repentance and obedience are reasonable to a willing and obedient heart, but folly to one with a resistant and rebellious attitude. 5: 12 Celebrate the Lord’s goodness ahead of turning to amusement and entertainment. Judge any such tendencies in yourself and repent. 53: 4 -12 Believe that your sins and iniquities were placed on Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God. Choose to forgive others’ sins against you. 59: 1 -15 Know that God often does not answer our prayers because our own sin and iniquities prevents it. Allow unanswered prayer to become an occasion for soul-searching and possible repentance.
References: 参考文献: 1. Several Internet sources. n 2. Several versions of the Bible. n 3. Hayford’s Bible Handbook, 1995. n 1。几个互联网资源。 n 2。几个版本的圣经。 n 3。海福德圣经手册,1995年。 n
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