A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 54. Israel is the restored wife of Yahweh.
1. We now come to the section which deals with the triumphant singing resulting from the work of the Servant of G-d (Messiah), and this chapter is the song of assurance. It first sets forth the glorious fact of restoration. The Jewish people, forsaken on account of their own sin, are to be restored to the sacred relationship to Yahweh, in which “He is the husband.” The borders are to be enlarged in order that the growth of the people may find room, and all this because the end of forsaking has come. It must not be forgotten that this song of restoration follows immediately the description of the suffering and triumph of the Messiah (The Servant Of The Lord).
2. The second half of the song describes the glory of restoration. The city is to be rebuilt in material magnificence. Its life is to be conditioned in moral rectitude. The children are to be taught of Yahweh. The civic strength is to be righteousness, and all oppression is to be banished.
3. Finally, the reconstituted people (Israel) are to be impregnable. No enemy will be able to gain an a vantage over them, and no weapon formed against them (Israel) shall prosper.
B. A view of Isaiah’s Prophecy. Ryrie Study Bible. Charles C. Ryrie, B.A., Th.M. Th. D., Ph. D., Lit. D.
1. The audience of Isaiah. Isa 1:1. “The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem.” It is clear from this verse that Isaiah’s prophecy was directed to the Jews of Judah. It is also clear that the target audience was not that of the USA, or of any nation outside of Israel, except those that are named in the prophecy that oppressed Israel
2. Ryrie Study Bible outline of Isaiah 54:1-17: The Song Of Salvation. Scofield Study Bible Introductory Notes. Israel, the restored wife of Yahweh; Security and blessing of restored Israel (cf Deu 30:1-9).
3. Based on the above information, it is necessary to read the Prophecy of Isaiah in the context in which the prophecy of Isaiah was spoken to Isaiah by Yahweh. The same attention to context should also be considered when reading the prophecies of other Jewish prophets.
4. Ryrie Key Notes.
a. 54:2. The illustration of the enlarging of postexilic Israel is that of a bedouin tent, easily enlarged by adding skins, lengthen cords, and putting down stronger pegs. (A Bedouin tent is a traditional shelter used by the nomadic Bedouin people).
b. 54:4-10. Judah in exile is viewed as a wife separated from her husband (the Lord), but eventually restored (cf vs 9 with Gen 9:11). The ultimate fulfillment awaits the Millennium since only at that time could G-d say He would never be angry with Israel again (vs 9).
c. 54:11-17. The full accomplishment of what is described here for Israel awaits the millennial age. Notice what the Millennium will mean with respect to Jerusalem (vs 11-12), children (vs 13), and security (vs 14-17). [ vs 17: “no weapon that is formed against you will prosper.”]
C. Key Verses. A View of Isaiah’s Prophecy. The Moody Bible Commentary. Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Professor of Jewish Studies, Moody Bible Institute, and General Editor and commentator of Isaiah.
1. Recipients. The book was written for the faithful remnant of Israel, in order to engender comfort, hope, and faith in them by reminding them that the Holy One of Israel would judge sin, and ultimately comfort and restore Israel, according to His purpose. The enduring message of Isaiah is that God’s people (Israel) would continue to live in the knowledge that He is the holy God who delivers those faithful to him. (Pg 1006).
2. The promise of salvation (Isa 54:1-17). (Pg 1091-1092).).
3. Isa 54:17 “No weapon that is formed against you will prosper.” In the millennial kingdom, (the 1,000 year reign of Messiah, literally and physically on the earth; cf Rv 20:1-6) G-d will not allow any nation to defeat Israel. In the past, G-d allowed the destroyer (Babylon) to ruin. But in the end of days, “no weapon that is formed against you will prosper.” There is no blacksmith in the world who can forge a weapon that will defeat Israel in those days. G-d’s people have been vindicated and stand before G-d as part of an everlasting covenant. G-d’s role in the formation of Israel’s enemies has been emphasized throughout the book. His involvement offers comfort to Israel since God’s wrath will be checked by His mercy and compassion for His covenant people.
4. My note. The people of God, in context, relates to Israel (Deu 14:2). The Servant of God is Messiah. The kingdom is known as the Davidic Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Messianic Kingdom, Millennium.
5. Moody Bible Commentary note. Matthew, the gospel writer, more often uses the term, “Kingdom of Heaven,” not “kingdom of G-d, probably because his Jewish audience might have been offended at the excessive and overly-familiar use of G-d’s name, and that it (the kingdom) will come to earth from heaven.
III. Jews and Sabbath, Shabbat: the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
Deuteronomy 5:13-14.”13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work, 14 but the seventh day is a sabbath of the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work.”
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 53. The context begins with Chapter 52:13-15. [Yahweh’s Servant, marred and afterward exalted]. Continues with 53:1-12. [The vicarious sacrifice of Messiah, Yahweh’s Servant].
1. We begin our reading here because the last three verses of chapter 52 so evidently belong to chapter 53. In this section Isaiah describes the completion and issue of the suffering of the Servant of G-d. He is first seen as exalted and lifted up, and this exaltation is put into contrast with the day of humiliation (Isa 52:13-15).
2. A description of the pathway of suffering (Isa 53:1-9) follows. First, the rejected ministry: the Messenger (Messiah) is despised, and His report is not believed. Second, the vicarious suffering, which men looked on as a visitation of G-d, whereas it was the mystery in which He bore the sins of the people. Finally, the atoning death, in which the Messenger humbled Himself, and was “cut off out of the land of the living,” although He was the sinless One who “had done no violence, neither was any deceit in His mouth.”
3. The description ends with another declaration of Messiah’s ultimate triumph, which clearly reveals the fact that it is based on the suffering which has been described. The Servant of G-d is seen passing through pain to prosperity, through travail to triumph, through humbling to exaltation. This whole description is absolutely without fulfilment except in the person of the Son of G-d, for whom the ultimate triumph has not yet been won.
B. The Harbinger
1. The highly read book, “The Harbinger,” relates the 911 attack on the USA to Isaiah 9:10: “The bricks have fallen down, But we will rebuild with smooth stones; The sycamores have been cut down, But we will replace them with cedars.”
2. From a summary of the Harbinger, you will be able to see how the author takes the 911 attack out of context to prove a belief that is not scriptural, by taking that belief out of context. The first four excerpts of the summary: “The Breach, The Terrorists, The Fallen Bricks, The Tower,” and the remaining five harbingers relate the 911 attack to the 732 B.C. Assyrian attack on the ten northern tribes of Israel, and lies behind everything, including the Global War on Terror, the Collapse of the American economy, the crash of Wall Street, the Great Recession, and more. Per, Isaiah 1:1, the 732 B.C. Assyrian attack on northern Israel has nothing to do with the 911 attack on the USA, or on any other event in world history, except G-d’s prophecy to Isaiah about the conditions of the nation of Israel and its enemies; the coming of Messiah; and the day of the Lord (the tribulation, kingdom age, and eternal state). https://tedmontgomery.com/remarks/12.1-6/nineharbingers.html
C. A view of Isaiah’s Prophecy. Ryrie Study Bible. Charles C. Ryrie, B.A., Th.M. Th. D., Ph. D., Litt. D.
1. The audience of Isaiah. Isa 1:1. “The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem.” It is clear from this verse that Isaiah’s prophecy was directed to the Jews of Judah. It is also clear that the target audience was not that of the USA, or of any other nation outside of Israel.
2. Ryrie Study Bible outline of Isaiah 52:13-53:12. The Suffering and Triumph of the Servant.
3. Based on the above information, it is necessary to read the Prophecy of Isaiah in the context in which the prophecy of Isaiah was spoken to Isaiah by Yahweh. The same attention to context should also be considered when reading the prophecies of other Jewish prophecies.
C. Key Verses. A View of Isaiah’s Prophecy. The Moody Bible Commentary. Dr. Michael Rydelnik, Professor of Jewish Studies, Moody Bible Institute, and General Editor, and commentator of Isaiah.
1. Recipients. The book was written for the faithful remnant of Israel, in order to engender comfort, hope, and faith in them by reminding them that the Holy One of Israel would judge sin, and ultimately comfort and restore Israel, according to His purpose. The enduring message of Isaiah is that G-d’s people (Israel) would continue to live in the knowledge that He is the holy God who delivers those faithful to him. (Pg 1006).
2. The sacrifice for Israel (52:13-53:12). (Pg 1086-1089).
3. Isa 53:4-6.
a. 4. Surely our griefs He Himself bore, And our sorrows He carried; Yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, Smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; The chastening for our well-being fell upon Him, And by His scourging we are healed. 6 All of us like sheep have gone astray, Each of us has turned to his own way; But the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all To fall on Him.
b. Commentary.
(1) 53:1-3. He knew “grief.” The word “grief” is often rendered “sickness.” Since the Servant was not physically ill, it may be best to translate the term as “suffering,” and understand it to refer to the physical pain of a tortured and disfiguring death that He endured (Isa 52:14).
(2) 53:4-6.The despised Servant “bore our griefs” (better translated suffering) and carried “our sorrows.” The words may contain the idea of sickness, leading some to believe that faith in the Servant guarantees immediate healing of all diseases. However, this does not mean that all sicknesses will immediately be cured because of the Servant’s vicarious suffering. Rather, it is promising that the Servant’s death would ultimately provide for healing of all who believe in Him. The Servant did indeed take the punishment for sin, and therefore would provide immediate forgiveness to anyone who trusts in Him. However, removing the penalty for sin will not remove the presence of sin in a believer’s life until after the resurrection. In the same way, the forgiveness of sins that cause sickness does not guarantee healing from diseases until the presence of sin is removed at the resurrection at the end of days.
(3) Penitent Israel now recognizes that while the Servant (Messiah) was being punished for sin, it was not for His, but for theirs (Israel). The Servant’s suffering included being “pierced through for our transgressions” (v 5), “Pierced” meaning “wounded to death,” conveys a violent and painful death (Deu 21:1; Isa 51:9). The Servant was crushed for our iniquities. Although the word “crushed” means “broken” or “shattered to pieces,” it is not generally used in a literal way, but with a metaphorical sense, as in a contrite [lit, crushed”] spirit (Is 57:15), or “contrite heart” (Ps 51:17). Israel now understood that the Servant took the punishment (chastening) they deserved, that He was flogged (by His scourging) in order to bring their “spiritual healing.” The substitution of the Servant for the people (Israel) certainly foretells the sacrifice of the Messiah as a sacrifice for the sickness of sin (1 Pet 2:24). Penitent Israel now summarizes what they have learned: they are the ones who have strayed from G-d “like sheep,” and followed their own desires. Consequently, the Lord has caused the iniquity (guilt) “of us all to fall on him” (v 6).
(4) My note. Resurrection was a term that was known to the Jews of the time of Isaiah, However, the word “Rapture:” was a mystery to them. The significance is that after the rapture (catching up, 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 Cor 15:42-54), living believers in Christ will be given bodies that are “changed,” “imperishable,” ” spiritual,” “heavenly.”
(5) Ryrie Study Bible note. Romans 16:25-26. “the mystery.” The definition of a scriptural mystery is something unknown in times past but revealed in the New Testament. See 1 Cor 15:51-52, the rapture; Eph 5:32, the relationship that exists between Messiah and the church; Matt 13:11, the mysteries of Heaven, of G-d in heaven.
D. The context of Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24 is that of spiritual healing, as opposed to physical healing. It is to be understood that “healing” in the context of Scripture, is to understand that G-d’s promises of healing for some believers (OT or NT) are promises of healing for all believers (OT and NT). God is not One to show partiality (Acts 10:34; Deu 10:17; 2 Chron 19:7). Abram believed the Lord, and He credited it to him as righteousness. (Gen 15:6). If the context of Isaiah 53:5 and 1 Peter 2:24 were to relate to physical healing, no believer would have ever become sick, or died; or would have had any loss of sight or hearing; or would have had to suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, or high blood pressure, strokes, or heart attacks; nor would believing women have ever had miscarriages; the list is endless.
III. Jews and Sabbath, Shabbat: the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
Deuteronomy 5:12 Observe the sabbath day to keep it holy, as the Lord your God commanded you. 13 Six days you shall labor and do all your work,
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 51. Israel to be redeemed; oppressors to be punished.
1. Three messages to the faithful Jews immediately follow. The first is a call to courage (vs 1-8), in which they are charged to look back to Abraham, to look on to the nearness of G-d’s activity, to look around and be without fear in the presence of opposition.
2. The next is a cry of courage (vs 9-11), in which they first look up to the arm of the Lord, and then look back and remember how He has delivered, and finally, look on in the assurance that He will deliver.
3. The last (vs 12-16) is a great message of comfort. First of all, fear is rebuked as due to forgetfulness of Yahweh, and, finally, He is pledged by His might to provide assistance in times of distress and establish His people. Three messages to the fitted Jewish people as a whole follow. The first (vs 17-23) calls on Jerusalem to awake, because the end of her suffering is approaching. A graphic picture of that suffering is given in which she has been deprived of her children and overtaken by desolation and destruction. The hour has come in which the cup of staggering, and of fury, is taken out of her hand and put into the hand of those who afflict her.
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 51.
1. 1-8. The faithful Jews are encouraged to remember their past (vs 1) and the power of G-d that brought forth a great nation from a single couple: and old man and a woman beyond the age of childbearing (Gen 17:17; 18:11). This same powerful G-d would restore His people to their land after the Babylonian captivity. At Messiah’s second coming He will establish Israel in the land that was promised to Abraham (Gen 15:18-21), and reign in righteousness.
2. 9. “Rahab.” The chaos monster of mythology that symbolized Egypt (as in 30:7, mistranslated, “strength.”
3. 10. See the account of the Red Sea crossing in Exodus 14.
4. 11-23. The exiles (Jews) are promised comfort and help on their return journey (vs 11-16), and Jerusalem would prosper again after the battering and slaughter that the Babylonians would inflict on her (Israel). (vs 20).
5. 22-23. The “cup” of judgment on Judah in the Babylonian captivity would be given to the Babylonians to drink when the Persians conquered them.
C. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 52. A vision of Jerusalem in the kingdom age (Millennial reign of Messiah). Yahweh’s Servant (Messiah), marred and afterward exalted.
1. The second message (vs 1-6) calls on Jews to awake and put on her strength and her beautiful garments, because she is to be cleansed of all internal defilement. Though she had been sold into slavery for nothing, her redemption is determined, and she is to know Yahweh as the Name of Him who is able to accomplish His purpose.
2. The third (vs 7-12) describes the return of Yahweh to His people. It is announced by runners and watchmen, and results in an outburst of song. In view of the certainty of this return Isaiah calls on the Jews to cleanse themselves; and finally announces that Yahweh will go before, and the G-d of Israel will be the rearward..
D. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 52.
1. 3. Israel was “sold” into captivity “for nothing” of value, and would be released from Babylon without paying any ransom. Egypt and Assyria also tyrannized Israel, without cause, and G-d delivered His people (vs 4).
2. 4. The Israelites had been slaves in Egypt; Assyria had captured the northern tribes; and, Assyria had taken tribute from Judah. Always, G-d delivers His people.
2. 7. Here, the “good news” is the announcement of the exiled Jews’ return to Israel. The word “gospel” literally means “good news” and occurs 93 times in the Bible. In Matthew 24:14 the context of, “gospel,” relates to the good news of the yet future earthly Kingdom (Davidic Kingdom, Kingdom of God, Messianic Kingdom, Millennial Kingdom). In 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, the context of “gospel” relates to the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ, and that He was seen by more than 500 believers, at one time, after His resurrection. In the context of Isaiah 52:7, the context of Gospel is that G-d is identified as the One who reigns.
3. 11-12. This exhortation is addressed to exiled Jews in Babylon who would have to choose between staying in relative security there, or risking the long journey back to the :Land of Israel.” Those who would leave Babylon would not leave in “haste.” because they would have the protection of Persian King Cyrus and, more importantly, YAHWEH. Per ESV.org, It took Ezra and the caravan he was traveling with four months to traverse the nearly 900 miles (1,448 km) from Babylon to Jerusalem. An army could have traveled much faster, but Ezra’s entourage probably included children and elderly people)
III. Isaiah 52:13 through Isaiah 53:12. We will begin our next reading at Isaiah 52:13 because the last three verses of chapter 52 evidently belong to chapter 53.
III. Proper interpretation of Scripture. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
IV. Jews and Sabbath, Shabbat: the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
The Lamp and the Bread of the Sanctuary. Leviticus 24:1-8.
1 Then the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Command the sons of Israel that they bring to you clear oil from beaten olives for the light, to make a lamp burn continually 3 Outside the veil of testimony in the tent of meeting, Aaron shall keep it in order from evening to morning before the Lord continually; it shall be a perpetual statute throughout your generations. 4 He shall keep the lamps in order on the pure gold lampstand before the Lord continually. 5 “Then you shall take fine flour and bake twelve cakes with it; two-tenths of an ephah shall be in each cake. 6 You shall set them in two rows, six to a row, on the pure gold table before the Lord. 7 You shall put pure frankincense on each row that it may be a memorial portion for the bread, even an offering by fire to the Lord. 8Every sabbath day he shall set it in order before the Lord continually; it is an everlasting covenant for the sons of Israel.
V. From Chabad.org. Hashem.
“Hashem” is Hebrew for “the name.” Jews use the word to refer to G‑d since they are averse to referring to Him by His real names. Notice that we don’t even spell it out fully when writing the English word for G-d. Actually, we are careful not to pronounce G‑d’s names except when reading the Torah or prayers.
VI. Sabbath/Shabbat Video. Shabbat Candles – My Light.
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 49. The Holy One, Israel’s Redeemer. Israel to be preserved and restored. Judgment upon Israel’s oppressors.
1. We now commence this section of Isaiah’s prophecy in which the Prince of Peace is most clearly seen. He is revealed first as sustained through suffering (Isa 49-53), and then as singing in triumph (Isa 54-57).
2. In this section we hear the call of Yahweh to His own Servant, which may be divided into three parts. First, as to His Servant (vs 1-13), the isles and the peoples are commanded to understand that He is called of Yahweh. He is now described as “Israel, in whom I will be glorified,” as in contrast to the national of Israel, which has so grievously failed. His reply to the call declares how He had labored in vain, and yet His appeal is to Yahweh. This reply is followed by the confirmation of His call in which Yahweh declares that the first purpose of blessing to Jacob was too light a thing for Him, and proceeds to describe the worldwide audience which He will exert.
3. Then the call is to Zion (Israel) (vs 14-21). Zion complains that she is forgotten of G-d, and the reply declares G-d’s unfailing love and certain deliverance. Finally, the call is to Yahweh Himself, who announces His determination of blessing.
4. Zion may be related to Israel or Jerusalem. In its general definition Zionism means the national movement for the return of the Jewish people to their homeland and the resumption of Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel: Jewish Virtual Library https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/a-definition-of-zionism
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 49.
1. 49:1-7. “Servant.” Here, the Messiah (cf. 41:8; 42:1), called “Israel” because in Him alone all of G-d’s expectations were realized (49:3). His mission is to “restore” Israel to G-d, and to bring “light” to the Gentiles (vs 6). Although despised at His first coming, he will be worshipped at his second coming (vs 7). The outreach of Messiah’s message will be universal (Philippians 2:10-11).
2. 49:8-12. Israel’s restoration in the millennial kingdom age and characteristics of that time.
3. 49:12. “Sinim.” The indication is certain, perhaps Aswan in Egypt.
4. 49:14-26. Here, the Lord encourages His people who will be in captivity. He has not forgotten them (vs 14-18). He will restore them to their land (vs 19-23) and punish their enemies (vs 24-26). The return of such a large group described in vs 19-21 must look beyond the relatively small group that returned from Babylon, to the second coming of Messiah (Matt 24:31).
C. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 50. The humiliation of the Holy One.
1. Proceeding, Yahweh challenges the Jews to prove their assertion that they have been forsaken, by producing the writing in which G-d has divorced His people (Jews), and declares to them that the reason of their separation was their sin, but that although Yahweh found no man, He Himself is determined on deliverance.
2. We now come to the answer of the Servant to the call of Yahweh. This is, first of all, a declaration of consecration to the pathway of suffering (vs 4-9). As was taught of G-d, He is prepared to submit Himself to smiting, assured that He will be sustained by Yahweh.
3. Then begins a description of the Servant’s (Messiah’s) ministry of suffering. In this, the first thing is the brief word that separates the people. Those who fear the Lord and abide in darkness are bidden to trust. Those that walk in the light of the fire they have kindled are condemned to sorrow.’
D. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 50.
1. 50:4-9. By contrast, the true Servant gives total obedience, especially in the sufferings leading to His death (v 6; cf. Matt 26:67; 27:28-31, 39-44; John 19:1-3). “who pluck out the beard.” The beard was a sign of respect; to pluck it out was therefore a gesture of utter contempt. “they” (v 9). The enemies and accusers of the Lord.
2. 50:5. To open the “ear” indicates obedience.
3. 50:11. The self-reliant, who try to illumine the darkness by their own light, will only know the “torment” of eternal fire.
III. Proper interpretation of Scripture. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
IV. Jews and Sabbath, Shabbat; the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
Leviticus 23:3.‘For six days work may be done, but on the seventh day there is a sabbath of complete rest, a holy convocation. You shall not do any work; it is a sabbath to the Lord in all your dwellings.’
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 47. Judgment upon Babylon.
1. Isaiah’s prophecy is now addressed to Babylon itself, and in language full of force and beauty describes its judgment. The description is fourfold. First, the degradation of the city is foretold. From a proud position it is to descend to grinding and shame.
2. Moreover, this is to be a position of disgrace. Babylon is to pass into darkness, and no more to be called “The Lady of Kingdoms.”
3. Yet again the judgment is to issue in desolation. The proud city which had made its boast that it could not be moved, and would never know sorrow, is to be made childless and widowed in a day, and this in spite of all sorcery and enchantment.
4. Finally, the judgment will be the utter destruction of the city. The fire will not be for comfort, but for burning, and all those who had trafficked with the city from her youth will abandon her, there being none to save.
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 47.
1. 47:1-15. A song of triumph over Babylon, who is charged with pride (vs 5, 7), excessive cruelty (the elderly were especially mistreated, v 6), and practicing sorcery and divination (vs 9, 12-15; Deu 18:9-12). Though this chapter focuses on the Babylonian Empire that was crushed by Persia, Babylon in the Bible is a symbol of organized humanity in rebellion against G-d. ln this study we will proceed from Isaiah to Matthew, and then to Revelation. In Chapters 17-18 of Revelation we will have a more detailed study of Babylon. It must be known that Babylon is mentioned 273 times in the Bible, and that each time, “Babylon means Babylon.”
2. 47:1-3. “virgin daughter of Babylon.” Babylon and her inhabitants who would eventually become humbled slaves.
3. 47:7. Nebuchadnezzar showed this kind of arrogance (Dan 4:30).
4. 47:10-13. Babylon’s wisdom came from astrology and magic.
C. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 48. Israel to be restored under the Holy One, Yahweh’s servant (Isa 48:1-52:15). Israel reminded of the promises.
1. This chapter constitutes the last section of the division dealing with the purpose of peace. It is a great appeal to the people of Israel. It first describes Yahweh’s methods (vs 1-11). He has had to do with a failing people, a people mentioning His name, but not in truth. His method has been that of prophecy and swift performance on account of their obstinacy, and to prevent them attributing to idols the things wrought by Yahweh. All this He has done for His own name’s sake.
2. This method is illustrated in the calling and coming of the great Servant. The purpose of God is finally set forth. He teaches the people to profit, and the ultimate intention of His teaching is their peace and the abounding of their righteousness. Moreover, notwithstanding their failure, He is the God of redemption, and the prophecy reminds them of how He had led them through deserts, and out of rock had provided waters. The section ends with the declaration: “There is no peace, says the Lord, unto the wicked.” While His purpose is peace, they are solemnly warned that it cannot be realized in their experience while they persist in wickedness.
D. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 48.
1. 48:1. The people talk of the LORD but practice idolatry (v 5).
2. 48:3. “the former things.” The predictions of the Babylonian captivity.
3. 48:6. “new things.” The prophecies of the return from Babylon.
4. 48:10. ‘but not as silver, or with silver.” If “with,” the meaning is that the process of melting (chastisement for the nation) does not produce silver. If “as,” the meaning is that G-d would punish them with an even hotter flame than required to refine silver.
5. 48:14. “him.” I.e., Cyrus (though apparently Cyrus was never redeemed, see 45:5).
6. 48:16. “Me.” A reference to the pre-incarnate Christ, who is here associated with “the Lord G-d” and the “Spirit,” giving us an OT glimpse of the Trinity.
7. 48:29-22. The people are urged to seize the opportunity that would be afforded to Cyrus’s decree to leave Babylon, otherwise, they would know “no peace” (v 22).
III. Jews and Sabbath, Shabbat; the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
Exodus 31:16-17. 16So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.’ 17It is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed.”
IV. Sabbath/Shabbat Video.
What and when is Shabbat? The Jewish Sabbath, which begins on Friday, is more than just a day off.
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 46. Israel exhorted to remember the power of Yahweh, and the powerlessness of Idols.
This chapter and the next contain the prophecy of the fall of Babylon. This one describes the failure of the gods. It opens with a graphic picture of the idols being hurried away for safety, carried on beasts of burden. In immediate contrast, the Isaiah describes Yahweh as carrying His people, and the contrast is endorsed as He inquires, “To whom will ye liken Me, and make Me equal, and compare Me, that we may be like?” Thus He sets forth the fundamental difference between false gods and the true One. They have to be ‘carried. He carries. On the basis of this the Isaiah appeals to the transgressors to remember it; and to the stout-hearted, that is to the enemies of His people, to listen, and to understand that He will yet be the Deliverer of His own.
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 46.
1. 46:1. “Bel.” The Babylonian form of Baal. “Nebo.” The god of learning. The images of these gods would be loaded on animals when the Babylonians fled from the conquering Persians.
2. 46:8-11. Only the true G-d can predict the future and “bring it to pass (vs 11). “birds of prey.” I.e., Cyrus.
III. Review Of The Fall Feasts of 2025.
A. We have considered the three Jewish fall feasts, of which Scripture calls “The LORD’S APPOINTED TIMES.” Notice that the discussion is between Yahweh and Moses, and is about Yahweh and Israel, and not about Yahweh and the church.
1. Lev 23:1-2. Laws Concerning Festivals. 1 The Lord spoke again to Moses, saying, 2“Speak to the sons of Israel and say to them, ‘The Lord’s appointed times which you shall proclaim as holy convocations—My appointed times are these:
2. Lev 23:23-25. Trumpets. 23 Again the Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 24 “Speak to the sons of Israel, saying, ‘In the seventh month on the first of the month you shall have a rest, a reminder by blowing of trumpets, a holy convocation. 25 You shall not do any laborious work, but you shall present an offering by fire to the Lord.’”
a. The Feast Of Trumpets (Rosh Hashanah). This year (2025), the feast begins on Monday, at Sunset, September 22, and extends through Wednesday, at Sunset, on September 24. Scripture reference to Messiah’s fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets. Matthew 24:31. Israel’s regathering by Messiah at the end of the Tribulation. Scripture reference for the Feast of Trumpets. Numbers 29:1-6. This feast consecrated the seventh month (Sep/Oct) as a sabbatical month. This feast consecrated the seventh month (Sep/Oct) as a sabbatical month.
b. The Feast of Trumpets has no relation to the Rapture of the Church, as it was a mystery to Israel. The following is a Ryrie Study Bible note from Romans 16:25-26. A definition of a scriptural mystery: something unknown in times past, but revealed in the NT. Here, “the mystery is the gospel of Christ. OT prophecies of Messiah could now be understood, once the mystery was revealed.” (Lk 24:44-45; 1 Pet 1:10-12). Other mysteries are: Christ and the Church (Eph 3:3); and the rapture of the church (1 Cor 15:50-54). G-d had not revealed these mysteries to the OT prophets, who would have then revealed them to Jews.
c. The following verses relate to the Olivet Discourse, which took place on Tuesday of Crucifixion week (Ryrie Study Bible note Mk 11:20-13-37).
d. Matt 24:4-14 lists characteristics of the first half of the tribulation period, whereas verses 15-28 deal with the second half (RSB).
e. Mt 24:29-30 tells of the second coming of Christ, “after the tribulation.” (RSB).
f. Mt 24:31. This is Israel’s regathering by Christ, which is the prophetic fulfillment of the Feast of Trumpets (MacArthur Study Bible). The rapture has already taken place. Jesus did not explain the rapture to his Disciples until Thursday of Crucifixion week in John 14:1-3. (RSB note Mk 11:20-13-37). Nothing in Matthew 24-25 relates to the rapture, especially the wrong teaching of the rapture happening in Mt 24:29, and vs 40-41.
g. Ezekiel 20:33-44 explains the effect of the regathering of Israel (Per Ryrie Study Bible). This section describes the coming judgment of those Jews who will be living at the end of the tribulation period when Jesus returns to earth. Christ will then examine His flock (pass under the rod, vs 37; cf Lev 27:32). purge the rebels (vs 38) and bring the faithful into the blessings of the new covenant in the kingdom. At this same time the Gentile survivors of the Tribulation will also be judged so that all who live through that terrible time will, at its conclusion, either enter the kingdom in un-resurrected bodies, or be cast into hell. So, at the very beginning of the Millennium, all who enter it in earthly bodies will have proved through these two judgments that they are redeemed. (See Mt 25:32 RSB, The Judgment of the nations, i.e., Gentiles, the sheep and goat judgment).
h. The rapture of the church, which is not the rapture of Israel, is an event that is described as being imminent, which means that it can happen at any time, and is not to be tied to any particular day. The rapture verses of John 14:1-3; 1 Thes 4:13-18; 1 Cor 15:50-54 tell of the “catching up of the saints,” with no indication of a time. By pacing the time of the rapture to be at the feast of trumpets is to violate the teaching of “imminency.”
i. So when will the rapture take place? No one knows. Context is the key to this question.
(a) Many people use Mt 24:36 to relate to the Rapture: “But of that day and hour no one knows.” But this verse relates to the second coming of Messiah to earth to set up His kingdom.
(b) In Mt 23:39 Yeshua said to the Jews, “For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, ‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’”
(c) Zech 12:10. At the second coming of Messiah, Israel will recognize Yeshua as her Messiah, acknowledging with deep contrition that he was the One whom their forefathers pierced (Jn 19:37). “I will pour out on the house of David and on the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the Spirit of grace and of supplication, so that they will look on Me whom they have pierced; and they will mourn for Him, as one mourns for an only son, and they will weep bitterly over Him like the bitter weeping over a firstborn.
(d) Ezekiel 13:8. G-d’s judgment of Israel at the return of Christ will weed out all but 1/3 of them. These will constitute the “all Israel” that will then be saved (Rom 11:26).
(1) Mt 24:29-30. 29 “But immediately after the tribulation of those days the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, and the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 30 And then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky with power and great glory. (Gentiles would have had no understanding of “Son of Man,” verifying that the Olivet Discourse was between Yeshua and Jews, as well as other recognizable comments of Yeshua).
(2) Zech 14:1-5, 9. 1. Behold, a day is coming for the Lord when the spoil taken from you will be divided among you. 2 For I will gather all the nations against Jerusalem to battle, and the city will be captured, the houses plundered, the women ravished and half of the city exiled, but the rest of the people will not be cut off from the city. 3 Then the Lord will go forth and fight against those nations, as when He fights on a day of battle. 4 In that day His feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, which is in front of Jerusalem on the east; and the Mount of Olives will be split in its middle from east to west by a very large valley, so that half of the mountain will move toward the north and the other half toward the south. 5 You will flee by the valley of My mountains, for the valley of the mountains will reach to Azel; yes, you will flee just as you fled before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah. Then the Lord, my God, will come, and all the holy ones with Him! 9. And the Lord will be king over all the earth; in that day the Lord will be the only one, and His name the only one. (This shows that the second coming of Messiah will have an earthly landing).
(3) Rev 19:11-20 And I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and He who sat on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and wages war (see vs 12-20)
(e) When will the Rapture take place for Yeshua to come in the air to take the believers in Christ to heaven, to free them from horrors of the Tribulation? It will be “at the fullness of the Gentiles.”
(1) Romans 11:25. For I do not want you, brethren, to be uninformed of this mystery—so that you will not be wise in your own estimation—that a partial hardening has happened to Israel until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in;
(2) Ryrie Study Bible Note. Israel’s hardening is “partial (Jews are being saved today) and temporary (until they acknowledge Jesus at His second coming). “the fullness of the Gentiles,” I.e. the full number of Gentiles who will be saved. After that, G-d will turn again to the Jews and will save “all Israel” at the Lord’s return (vs 26). (All Israel refers to those who accept the Savior, their Messiah, Yeshua). The MacArthur Study Bible has a similar note.
(3) The fullness of the Gentiles does not relate to the pre-selection of anyone, but the result of Gentiles who come to believe in Yeshua (Acts16:30-31). It should be stated that any who are left behind from the Rapture will still be able come to faith in Christ during the Tribulation, through the preaching of the 144,000 Jewish witnesses (Rev Chapter 7).
3. Day of Atonement.
a. Lev 23:26-32. 26 The Lord spoke to Moses, saying, 27 “On exactly the tenth day of this seventh month is the day of atonement; it shall be a holy convocation for you, and you shall humble your souls and present an offering by fire to the Lord. 28. You shall not do any work on this same day, for it is a day of atonement, to make atonement on your behalf before the Lord your God. 29. If there is any person who will not humble himself on this same day, he shall be cut off from his people. 30 As for any person who does any work on this same day, that person I will destroy from among his people. 31 You shall do no work at all. It is to be a perpetual statute throughout your generations in all your dwelling places. 32 It is to be a sabbath of complete rest to you, and you shall humble your souls; on the ninth of the month at evening, from evening until evening you shall keep your sabbath.”
b. Yom Kippur. The Day Of Atonement (October 1-2). The Day Of Atonement was the most important of all of the ordinances because on that day atonement was made for all of the sins of the entire congregation, as well as for the sanctuary.
4. Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot).
a. Lev 23: 42-44. 42. You shall live in booths for seven days; all the native-born in Israel shall live in booths 43 so that your generations may know that I had the sons of Israel live in booths when I brought them out from the land of Egypt. I am the Lord your God.’” 44 So Moses declared to the sons of Israel the appointed times of the Lord.
b. Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles. Begins sunset of Monday, October 6, 2025, and ends at nightfall of Monday, October 13, 2025. During this week, the Jews lived in booths or huts made of boughs, commemorating G-d’s provision for them in bringing them out of Egypt and through the wilderness. This feast will be celebrated during the Millennial Kingdom, Zech 14:16
B. Video Discussion Of The Feasts. Dr. Jimmy DeYoung, Ph. D. (deceased).
Sep 22, 2010. Dr. Jimmy DeYoung discusses the Seven Ancient Jewish Feasts from Leviticus 23, and explains how the first 4 feasts were fulfilled in Christ’s first coming, and how Jesus, the Messiah, will fulfill the remaining 3 feasts in His yet future second coming, in the proper day sequence. Rosh Hashanah, the Feast of Trumpets, in Christ’s Return to the Earth – Yom Kippur is the national salvation of Israel, when all the Jews will be saved in a day – and Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, is the Millennial Kingdom reign upon the Earth.
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 44. The promise of the Spirit; the folly of Idolatry. The prophecy concerning Cyrus and the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah.
1. The beginning of this chapter (vs 1-5) contains the gracious promise of the outpouring of the Spirit of G-d, and a description of the blessing of refreshment and renewal which will come to Israel, and the consequent influence on other people.
2. In this message the power of Yahweh is compared with that of idols; He begins by declaring Himself to be the first and the last, the only G-d, knowing, and declaring, and appointing. Because these things are so, appeal is made to the people not to fear. Then follows a remarkable passage setting forth the folly of idolatry. Those who make the graven image are vanity, and their work is unprofitable. With fine satire, the whole method is described. Men put their strength into fashioning an idol of metal, and yet become hungry, and there is none to feed them. Others work in wood, making gods out of the residue spared from burning. All are so blind that they do not see the folly of their procedure. Israel is called on to remember and turn to Yahweh, who is the G-d of redemption as well as the G-d of creation.
3. The fourth message (vs 24-28) is a brief one, which yet majestically sets forth the might of Yahweh. He is powerful in the material realm. He governs in the moral, and moves forward toward the restoration of His people, appointing His servant, and declaring His purpose.
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 44.
1. 44:9-20. Another devastating attack on idolatry (an intended “vaccination” against the coming exposure to idolatry in Babylon).
2. 44:14-20. How ludicrous to think that the same piece of wood used to make a fire could also make an idol-god. To worship “a block of wood” is to feed on ashes.
3. 44:24-28. Only the true G-d can predict the future with total accuracy; in this case the return from exile to rebuild and inhabit Jerusalem, which was a prophecy that was made through Judah about 150 years before it happened.
C. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 45. Continuation of “The prophecy concerning Cyrus and the restoration under Ezra and Nehemiah.” Israel reminded that safety and salvation are to be found only in Yahweh.
1. The fifth of these messages of Yahweh is a charge to Cyrus. First of all, it utters to him the promises of G-d which are intended to be his strength in carrying out the divine purpose. These all emphasize the ability and activity of Yahweh. He next declares the purpose for which His servant is called and equipped. It is a twofold purpose. First, for Israel’s sake; and, second, in order that the world may know that He alone is G-d. He then declares His power to be universal, and the charge ends with a protest against objections which may be made to the appointment of Cyrus.
2. The sixth message is a brief one (vs 14-17), in which Yahweh again declares His purpose for His people. It is that the peoples shall submit themselves, and that Israel shall be saved with an everlasting salvation.
3. The seventh and final message (vs 18-25) declares His purpose for the ends of the earth. His original purpose was that the world should be inhabited. His purpose for His own people was that they might seek Him, and manifest His righteousness. His purpose for all the peoples is their salvation. Comparing Himself with idols, He declares that in right relation to Him salvation may be found, and in no other way.
D. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 45.
1. 45.1. “anointed.” Lit,, Messiah (cf. The designation of Cyrus as shepherd in 44:28). This is an appropriate title for the heathen king for two reasons: “Cyrus,” as a temporal deliverer of G-d’s people, serves as an illustration of Yeshua, the eternal Redeemer; and because vassal rulers were anointed by their superior rulers, “Cyrus,” as one who carried out G-d’s purposes could properly be said to be an anointed vassal. Like Yeshua, Cyrus’s mission was to deliver and to judge. “open doors.” On the night that the Persians captured Babylon, some of the men entered on the dry river bed and opened the gates to their armies from the inside.
2. 45:3. “you have not known Me.” Though used to carry out G-d’s plan, Cyrus did not personally know G-d, as evidenced in his ascribing his victories to “the great gods” and his defeat of the Babylonians, especially Marduk, head god of the Babylonian pantheon.
3. 45:7. Included in G-d’s plan are all things (Eph 1:1), though the responsibility for committing sin rests on the creature, not the “Creator.”
4. 45:8. In the Millennium (Kingdom Age) the earth will be showered with righteousness.
5. 45:9-10. It is folly to question the ways of G-d.
6. 45:13. “I have aroused him.” I.e., Cyrus.
7. 4515. “a God who hides himself.” In contrast to idols, the true God is invisible.
8. 45:18. “He…did not create it a waste place.” Though the original condition of the earth was “formless and void.” (Gen 1:2), G-d’s intention was that it should be inhabited, so He filled with living things, including mankind.
9. 45:23. “every knee….every tongue.” See Phil 2:10.
III. Jews and Shabbat; Sabbath; the seventh day of the week, beginning at sunset on Friday, and continuing through sunset on Saturday.
A. Exodus 31:16-17. 16 So the sons of Israel shall observe the sabbath, to celebrate the sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant.’ 17 it is a sign between Me and the sons of Israel forever; for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, but on the seventh day He ceased from labor, and was refreshed.”
A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.
B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.
C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”
D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).
II. Article Introduction.
A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 43. The chosen nation (Israel) redeemed and restored.
1. Following the manifesto (Isaiah Chapter 41-42), we have in the next three chapters a series of messages of Yahweh. The first declares His perpetual purpose for His people (Israel). His constant attitude of love is affirmed in promises which gain their force from the fact that they glance back at past deliverances. Passing through waters, and through rivers, and walking through fire, they are to be safe, for they have been safe in such conditions.
2. Then, deliverance is definitely promised, in which the north (northern tribes) must give up, and the south (southern tribes) must not keep back. The present purpose of God is that the blind people, who yet have eyes, and the deaf who still have ears, should be brought forth. Israel has sadly failed as the servant of God, but her ultimate deliverance, and the fulfillment of her vocation as witness, are sure because of what G-d is and of what He is able to do. The declaration ends with the announcement and challenge, “I will work, and who shall reverse it?”
3. In the second message God’s present purpose of deliverance is described in greater detail. For the sake of Israel all of her foes are to be destroyed. In the midst of this declaration, and for the encouragement of faith, an appeal is made to past history. “Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.” These things, however, are to be superseded by the new, and the purpose is that the people of Yahweh may set forth His praise. This announcement is followed by an appeal to the Jewish people in which their sin is described. G-d’s pardon is promised, and their punishment is again explained.
B. Key Verses of Isaiah Chapter 43.
1. 43:1-7. Even though Israel was unfaithful, G-d still loved her and promised release from Babylon. As a reward for releasing captive Israel, the Persians (under Cambyses), son of Cyrus, were given “Egypt,” and parts of “Cush and Seba (Southwest Arabia). Ultimately (at the second coming of Messiah/Yeshua), Israel will return from all parts of the earth (Mt 24:31; Ezek 20:33-44)
2. 43:14-21. G-d will destroy Babylon and bring His people (Israel) back to their land (of Israel), a new thing that, when compared to most other wonders of Israel’s history, would make those seem as nothing.
3. 43:24. “sweet cane.” An ingredient of the anointing oil (Ex 30:23).
4. 43:25-28. Though G-d would forgive Israel, still He had to discipline her by means of Babylonian captivity.
5. 43:27. “Your first forefather.” Probably a reference to Jacob, or possibly to Abraham. “your spokesman,” including both prophets and priests. Israel’s ancestors and spiritual leaders offered little to boast of.
IV. Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles. Begins sunset of Monday, October 6, 2025, and ends at nightfall of Monday, October 13, 2025.
The following video by Chabad.org discusses the feast of Sukkot.
The following link will take you to a discussion of Sukkot/Feast of Tabernacles . Please remember that Chabad.org is an orthodox Jewish website, and is not Christian, or Messianic Jewish, in teaching or design.
A. “Wilderness wandering” refers to the plight of the Israelites due to their disobedience and unbelief. Nearly 3,500 years ago, the Lord delivered His chosen people (Israel) from Egyptian bondage, as described in Exodus, chapters 1–12. They were to take possession of the land that God had promised their forefathers, a land “flowing with milk and honey” (Ex 3:8). Prior to entry, however, they became convinced they could not oust the current inhabitants of the land, even though God told them they could. Their lack of belief in God’s word and promises brought forth the wrath of God. He cursed them with forty years of wilderness wandering until the unbelieving generation died off, never stepping foot in the Promised Land.
B. Sukkot , also called the Feast of Tabernacles, is a feast time that draws attention to God’s provision, protection, and presence in the lives of the children of Israel, as they wandered for forty years in their search for the land that G-d has promised to them. As God commanded in Leviticus 23, the Jewish people today continue to make “booths,” or temporary shelters, called sukkahs to remember how the Israelites lived during their wandering in the wilderness thousands of years ago.
C. Jewish observers of Sukkot demonstrate trust in the Lord by residing in these sukkahs, attributing their sustenance not to themselves but to God’s faithful protection. G-d provided for the Israelites’ physical needs during their wanderings. And the prevailing themes of water and light in Sukkot comfort Jews with reminders of God’s constant presence in the lives of those Jews who love Him.
D. As the Jews wandered in the wilderness for forty years, the Feast of Tabernacles reminds us that during those years, “G-d tabernacled” with His chosen people.
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