The book is described in 2 Chronicles 26:22. I saw - That is, he saw in a "vision;" see the Introduction, Section 7. Is your Christian identity put on hold from Monday to Saturday? You can read about his story in 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 26. Isaiah's Vision of the LORD. But one comes forward who is found worthy. In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Isa 6:1 marks a turn from a golden era to a period of uncertainty. How ironic that Isaiah saw a vision of the pure, immortal, divine King in His house/temple in the very year the impure human king died! Did Boaz already have another wife when he married Ruth? 2023 God's Kingdom Ministries. suppress the train, apparently as being too anthropomorphic, and (2) that to the mind of St. John this was a vision of the glory of the Christ (John 12:41). God did not delight in what we do alone, but also in how we do it. Clearly, there is something important about King Uzziahs reign and therefore, his death. (a) God does not show himself to man in his majesty but according as man's capacity to comprehend him, that is, by visible signs as John the Baptist saw the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. In the past few weeks, weve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. Or Isaiah may be saying that he can tell he isn't pure because his lips, unlike those of the seraphs, aren't continually praising God for his holiness and glory. Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of . The word "train" shulayv, properly signifies the skirt of a garment, or a robe; Exodus 28:33-34. As he worshipped obediently, he caught a glimpse of God, glorious and holy, and his robe filled where Isaiah was! He was a consulting editor to the International Bible Society (now Biblica) for The Books of the Bible, an edition of the New International Version (NIV) that presents the biblical books according to their natural literary outlines, without chapters and verses. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. Sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. August 18, 2021 Ps 24:3-6 tells us that he who has clean hands and a pure heart and seeks God! In 2 Chron 26:2, we read also of how he restored the city of Eloth. Witsius clearly reasons that if Isaiah saw the glory of the Son and heard the speech of the Holy Spirit and, "I imagine, none should excluded the Father.". He "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord" as his father Amaziah had done ( 2 Chronicles 26:4 ). God was insuring that mans right to choose was enforced. They were not performing new forms of worship, but were doing the old forms with hearts that were far from him. At his death the nation remembered Uzziah as their best and ablest ruler since King Solomon. He is also known as the truly "Universalist" prophet, by which is meant that He makes it clear that salvation is extended equally to all nations and not just to Israel. Sitting upon a throne, in the posture of a judge, to hear causes, and give sentence. Uzziahs calling was to restore and rededicate the temple that had been desecrated by his forefather, Joram. Why does the Bible prophecy that Jesus will be a Nazarene? 22:42-44 to confound the Pharisees, who had asked Him about the Christ, whose son is He? Jesus then asked them, Then how does David in the Spirit call Him Lord in Psalm 110:1? In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. He mentions his robes; the throne; the seraphim; but mentions no form or appearance of God himself. Visions often occur in the other prophets: in Isaiah there is only this one, and it is marked by characteristic clearness and simplicity. Uzziah is also called Azariah in 2 Kings 14:21. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Here it is applied to Yahweh; see also Psalm 114:7, where it is also so applied; and see Isaiah 8:7, and Job 28:28, where Yahweh calls himself "Adonai." It is a heart of rebellion at the heart and root of all things. But the glorious King is the immortal One, incorruptible, glorious, and the exalted Sovereign of the Universe. Each had u six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. What else do we know about the latter period of King Uzziahs reign? The temple may be here taken either, 1. We seem to be living through an extended period of uncertainty now. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. Isaiah says plainly, I saw Adonay, that is, Christ. 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. These passages may be reconciled with what is here said by Isaiah, in the following manner: (1) Isaiah does not say that he saw the Divine Essence; and all that his words fairly imply, is, that he saw a manifestation, or vision of Yahweh - some striking symbolic representation of him. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. He reigned for 52 years in total (2 Chron 26:3). 2 Chron 26:6-15 also details for us his military conquests and victories, especially against the traditional enemies of the people of God the Philistines. As such (and as true for every writer of Scripture), Isaiah penned what the Lord God inspired him to. Is he worthy of worship, not just in religious life but in the day to day life? 1 However Uzziah's success made him prideful and that led to his downfall. Obviously, the "Lord" is God. Uzziah was a good king for many years (2 Chronicles 26:1-5). Encountered opposition from Syria and Israel. The world is changing and everything is changing. Where was God when you got pregnant out of wedlock? I have listened to so many preachers and people leading prayers misuse this particular verse of the bible. The Book of Isaiah uses "the year that king Uzziah died" as a reference point for describing the vision in which Isaiah sees his vision of the Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 6:1). 754 B.C. Leprosy is a biblical type of mortality (slow death). Its time for the church to rise up and take its place in the world. His reign was not all rosy and good. See 2Chronicles 26:1, 2Kings 14:21. 12. This was meant to convey to us the greater truth that the power of flesh is inadequate and that Yeshua is the true Source of our salvation and deliverance. David Cochran Heath (19522022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. In some MSS., however, of Kennicott and DeRossi, the word Yahweh is found. God detested it because they practiced a false religion. Let me suggest how our text shows us the compensation that is given for all losses. Characters in the Scripture go through real life experiences is just like you and I. Here He is called Adonay, which suggests that this is Jesus Christ, rather than the Father Himself. It was a time of crisis. Moses was hindered until he was 80 years of age and was sent only when those seeking his life had died (Exodus 4:19). This sight was not corporeal, but with the eyes of the understanding, in the vision of prophecy; and to have a sight of Christ as the Lord, and especially as our Lord, is very delightful and comfortable; for though he is a sovereign Lord, he is no tyrannical one, is very powerful to protect and defend, and has all fulness for supply; and particularly as "sitting upon a throne" as a king, for he having done his work as a priest, sits down on his throne as a king; and a lovely sight it is to see him enthroned at the right hand of the Majesty on high; and therefore is said to be "high and lifted up"; for this is to be understood not of his throne, as if that was high and lifted up in the highest heavens, as the Targum paraphrases it; but of himself, who is high and exalted above all creatures, as Aben Ezra observes; and this sense the accents determine for: the vision refers to the exaltation of Christ, after his humiliation here on earth; and to behold him crowned with glory and honour is very delightful, since he is exalted as our head and representative in our nature, and acts for us in this his exalted state; and we may be assured of being exalted also. Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. Uzziah's reign was 52 years in the middle of the 8th century BC, and Isaiah must have begun his ministry a few years before Uzziah's death, probably in the 740s BC.He may have been contemporary for some years with Manasseh. Isa 6:1-13. This is a picture of being blessed because we have Gods favour. Obviously, Adonay was a title of the Messiah, the Son of David who was also his Lord.. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord 6 In the year that s King Uzziah died I t saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train 1 of his robe filled the temple. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. So are your relationships. Its time for Uzziah to die. Will they know the wealth, success and blessing under Uzziahs reign? It is a golden age for Judah, but things take a turn. "in a trance," or , "in the spirit"). Scriptures:
This is important because the first 5 chapters have just been a diagnosis of the peoples spiritual state. We need to live in a way that reflects the fear of the Lord. He was sad and afraid because King Uzziah had died after 52 years as Judah's king.". Here is what I say about that in my study guide to the book of Isaiah. "But He was pierced for our transgressions . They were greedy, hedonistic, planned evil, distorted the truth, proud, and lived in outright rebellion (scoffers). He set himself to seek God as Zechariah, the prophet, guided him (2 Chron 26:5). Uzziah takes on many forms. It let me know who and what my king Uzziahs were. The Sept., Targum, Vulgate, etc., have dropped the figure of the robe and train, as too anthropomorphic. 1In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 22pClaiming to be wise, they became fools, Lifted up towards the roof of the temple. In Isaiahs vision, he uses the Lord to describe what he saw. 3 And one called to another and said: This is the Uzziahs life that also forms the context of Isa 1-5 that we have read in the previous weeks studies. Isaiah saw Him as He really is. Thank you! When Azariah, the chief priest, and all the other priests looked at him, they took him out of the temple because he was defiled (v. 20). He alone takes the plans of a holy God and makes it happen in the world. The chronicler says of them, as it says of King Uzziah, that they did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but goes on to describe that after a time and for different reasons, all three of these kings made choices that resulted in calamity for them and for their legacies. As the Scriptures say, Isaiah has a remarkable vision in the temple that reveals that Israels true king, the Lord Almighty, the God who has called the people into a special relationship with himself, is established on his throne above the whole world. So they are without excuse. Where is God in their hearts? Instead, God struck Uzziah with leprosy, a disease that has been described as a living death. He is truly a "major prophet" whose prophecies greatly influenced the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. a. 26:4 ). when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. His mother's name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. What is important is what we do on Monday to Friday, not just on Sunday. To be in the presence of the holy God is the safest place to be. The story of Gods faithfulness to my late wife and me during the 4 1/2 years when she battled ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) with unfailing faith, joy, and courage. It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a persons innermost thoughts and intentions. The Divine Majesty as he subsisteth in three persons, as may be gathered both from the plural number us, used of this Lord, Isaiah 6:8, and comparing other scriptures; for God the Father is described as sitting upon a throne, Daniel 7:9,13, and elsewhere; and the glory of God here manifested is said to be Christs glory, John 12:41, and the words of the Lord here following are said to be spoken by the Holy Ghost, Acts 28:25. This was a total of 76 years, but their names were omitted from the registry given in the first chapter of Matthew. 6 In the year that s King Uzziah died I t saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train 1 of his robe filled the temple. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne. Uzziah was a great king and Isaiah apparently looked up to him. b. There the prophet sees the Sovereign Ruler, or, as we prefer to render the noun, which is formed from adan equals dun, "the Lord of all" (All-herrn, sovereign or absolute Lord), seated upon the throne, and in human form (Ezekiel 1:26), as is proved by the robe with a train, whose flowing ends or borders (fimibrae: shuilm, as in Exodus 28:33-34) filled the hall. According to the biblical record, Uzziah's strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. We thought no one could touch us. In Exodus 33:20, God says, 'Thou canst not see my face, for there shall no man see me and live;' see also 1 Timothy 6:16. Yet Davids reign had to await the death of Saul. (See Isa. It may be because the lips express, and thus make evident, a person's innermost thoughts and intentions. He had walked in the ways of the kings of Israel (2 Chron. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. Having trouble logging into your account? Hence, Isaiah was seeing the exalted Christ, to whom the world was to be subjected, as Paul tells us in 1 Cor. Victorious in war, he was also successful in the arts of peaceful industry. 21:7), but his sin did cause the priestly city of Libnah to revolt against him (2 Chron. 2 Chron 26:16-21 tells us an event that took place privately in his life. He grew proud (2 Chron 26:16a) and he thought that since Gods favour was on him, he could disregard the roles and offices established, to be a priest. It does not follow that it was written at that time, and we may even believe that, if the prophet were the editor of his own discourses, he may have designedly placed the narrative in this position that men might see what he himself saw, that all that was found in the preceding chapters was but the development of what he had then heard, and yet, at the same time, a representation of the evils which made the judgments he was commissioned to declare necessary. He lived in a separate house and was excluded from all people. We have to choose this day who were going to serve. He also built infrastructure and promoted agriculture. Americas confidence has been shaken. 24:7 says of Joram and his brothers. The peoples obstinacy unto desolation, Isaiah 6:9-12. The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the lord high and exalted, seated on a throne, and the train of his robe filled the temple. So along with the whole nation of Judah, a young man named Isaiah was facing an uncertain and fearful future as he went into Jerusalems temple one day to try to find hope and reassurance by worshiping God. (See Introduction.). In other words, it was the year when all hope seemed to be gone. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Things go flawlessly and our plans go smoothly because God has blessed the work of our hands. In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. 2 Chronicles 26) Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muncie, Ind. It is a good thing to be told that there are things you cannot do! He was considered a good king, in that he did what was right in the sight of God. He also loved the soil (2 Chron 26:10), revealing how he is not just a military man. The first 5 chapters set the stage for the rest of the book and the Bible. Uzziah is that which youve put in a place of trust above God. Charismatic. Because he had more respect for Uzziah than he had for God. This qualifies Him! Or Isaiah may be saying that he can tell he isnt pure because his lips, unlike those of the seraphs, arent continually praising God for his holiness and glory. But John, in his Gospel, is bold enough to say that it was Jesus whose glory Isaiah saw (John 12:41). The Book of Isaiah uses "the year that king Uzziah died" as a reference point for describing the vision in which Isaiah sees his vision of the Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 6:1). What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. Your email address will not be published. They told him what he could and could not do (2 Chron 26:18). He prayed for the Lord's help in defending his country from its enemies, and he followed the counsel of the prophet Isaiah. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. As we begin studying Isaiah 6:1-7, we initially see that God is eternally . Will He still bless? This itself is worth for us to stop. In Isa 6:1, the Lord is referred to as Lord not LORD. David was hindered from entering his call as king until Saul died. The earthquake that had terrified Jerusalem had left on his mind a vague sense of impending judgment. The Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.Isaiah had a vision of the Lord. It follows. In John 1:18, it is said, 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.' Jotham was but a child, and it calls to mind the words of Isa 3:4. God's anger burned against Uzzah and He struck him down and he died. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. 'In the year that King Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple.'--ISAIAH vi. Send me. The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. the "train" is the skirts, borders, or lower parts of the garments, in allusion to those of a king, or rather of the high priest, a type of Christ. Why did God let Saul keep ruling, and why did Sauls army hunt an innocent man. This assertion that he had seen God was, according to tradition (not sanctioned by Isa 1:1; see [692]Introduction), the pretext for sawing him asunder in Manasseh's reign (Heb 11:37). Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. They were perhaps reaching out to turn their desktop computer on when a plane came crashing into the building. (1) That Isaiah evidently meant to say that it was Yahweh who appeared to him. People Listen In Different Wayscan You Reach All Of Them? Or rather, 2. 1. Weve forsaken the principle this country was founded on: In God, we trust. Somewhere in the WTC towers, a believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday. Isaiah saw, and that not when asleep and dreaming; but God gave him, when awake, an insight into the invisible world, by opening an inner sense for the supersensuous, whilst the action of the outer senses was suspended, and by condensing the supersensuous into a sensuous form, on account of the composite nature of man and the limits of his present state. In verse 1, we see that Isaiah saw the Lord the year King Uzziah died. It is remarkable, also, that it is not the "usual" appearance of God in the temple to which he refers. Things were not as great as it looked. (I explained this in detail in chapter 8 of Secrets of Time.). Required fields are marked *. God's people had also lost every level of responsible leadership. There was the show of outward material prosperity. Isaiah will never forget this vital truth throughout his career, as he continually calls the people to trust in their God rather than in the strategies they might devise or the alliances they might form. Do you think of yourself as a success at school or work? No one would dare attack such a strong and powerful nation. Isaiah is the prophet of Salvation. 2 Kings 16:20. It appears also that as long as Uzziah reigned, Isaiah was hindered from entering into his real calling. King Uzziah represents self-exaltation and self-will in the Christian. These verses help us to see the invisible hand of God at work in Uzziahs life and reign. Pride led to his downfall. Why were some books removed from the Bible and is it a sin to read them? Let me say a word or two about the ministration of loss and sorrow in preparing for the vision. Jotham. 15:27, 28. A God-centred life is one where He flavours every part of our being. Lordhere Adonai, Jehovah in Isa 6:5; Jesus Christ is meant as speaking in Isa 6:10, according to Joh 12:41. And truly so, for the incarnation of God is the truth embodied in all the scriptural anthropomorphisms, and the name of Jesus is the manifested mystery of the name Jehovah. He had seen the incense-clouds rising from the censer of the priest, and had heard the hymns and hallelujahs of the Levites. "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. We are performing security updates on the GKM Website over the next couple days. 6 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. In his long career spanning the late eighth and early seventh century B.C.E., he advised several of the kings of Judah. Under his leadership, Israel flourished and his fame spread, until he was strong (2 Chron 26:15b). He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. God shifted the restoration ministry from the king to the prophet. Isaiah lived this name well, insisting that Judah's kings and people trust only in God, make no alliances with foreign nations, and refuse to fear anyone but God. 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. This term of reference for God draws attention to his power and honour and seeks to exalt him. There is an Uzziah in each of our lives, and he needs to die if were going to see the Lord as we need to see Him. God had received them unto Himself in glory. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne.Isaiah had found himself in the court of the Temple, probably in that of the priests. Fulcrum Shift. We thought we were invincible; we thought we, as a nation, were like a god. Note: If you'd like to continue shopping, you can always access your cart from the icon at the upper-right of every page. When the priests attempted to send him from the Temple, the king became angry and was immediately stricken with leprosy. Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. In moments of great uncertainty, we are to continue doing what God has called us to do faithfully. He died in 740 BC and was credited with longevity in his reign due to his 'doing right in the sight of the LORD' ( 2 Chron. In response, Isaiah can only acknowledge that he is unclean. Within the ceremonial life of the nations covenant with the Lord, this means that he is impaired, polluted, defective, and so unfit to be used in any way connected with God. He will have to learn about who God is and what He has done. We may make two remarks here. His train filled the temple.The word for temple is that which expresses its character as the palace of the great King. His Understanding the Books of the Bible study guide series is keyed to this format. Obviously, Isaiah had prophesied for some time during the reign of Uzziah, but only when the king was dead did God move Isaiah into the fulness of his calling. The first thing we need to do is to find out who Uzziah was. That was the "Shekinah," or visible symbol of God. How was Jesus from the line of King David if his real father was not Joseph? He seemed to be a great engineer too (2 Chron 26:15a). It was the year King Uzziah died. IN THE YEAR THAT KING UZZIAH DIED Please Note: This product is purchased in bundles. That was on the mercy-seat, this was on a throne; that was a cloud, of this no form is mentioned; over that the cherubim stretched forth their wings, over this stood the seraphim; that had no clothing, this was clad in a full flowing robe. The year was around 740 b.c., when a young priest named Isaiah went into the temple. The first verse of the Book of Isaiah states that Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah (or Azariah), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, the kings of Judah. He "ordered his ways before the Lord". A good king in Jerusalem. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the lord high and exalted, seated on a throne, and the train of his robe filled the temple. There may be intermittent downtime over this duration. King Uzziah was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned for 52 years in Judah from approximately 790 to 739 BC. Isaiah speaks of a fourfold "filling" of the land - with. The seraphs (a special kind of angel) proclaim that the Lord is holy, holy, holy, and that the whole earth is full of his glory. Isaiah 6:1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Isaiah framed the relationship between God and Judah as a parent and a rebellious child who has turned his back against mercy and grace (Isa 1:2-4). Whatever earthly kings and their armies might attempt, it is God who ultimately determines the destinies of nations. (1) In the year that king Uzziah died.Probably before his death. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was 16 years old, and made him king. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. The King of kings was seated on His throne, and on the right hand and on the left were the angel-armies of the host of heaven, chanting their hymns of praise. When king Uzziah died I saw the Lord, when everyone was sing the death of great king Isaiah was seeing merciful God King Uzziah started well but towards the . What will happen to Israel now, surrounded by many hostile nations? The opening verse of the Book of Isaiah places the life of the prophet Isaiah in its historical setting, which is the particular focus of this article: "The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah". (Clicking on a category will display all of the posts it, in a continuous scroll with the most recent at the top.). Remember that your work is in the hands of the Lamb who was slain. 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