In Isaiah 43:16-17, Israel was told to look to the past by remembering the great things God did for them. Enduring Word Bible Commentary Isaiah Chapter 49 Isaiah 49 The Messiahs Mission This chapter is full of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the words quoted could not possibly have their complete fulfillment in any other save in our Savior. As Jesus told Thomas in a post-resurrection appearance, look at My hands (John 20:27). God's people are the blessings mighty, though they are mighty, shall be taken away, and it is to no purpose for them to oppose it; and the prey of the of
But Yahweh says that this grand mission (bringing Israel, the people of God, back to God) isnt really grand at allor, at least, not nearly so grand as the larger mission that Yahweh has in mind for the servant. Man, whom he came to save their strength. We provide you with a list of stored cookies on your computer in our domain so you can check what we stored. This is an important yet lightly noted prophecy of the rejection of the Messiah, by mankind in general and by Israel specifically. b. The great blessing of the returning sons of Zion in both near and far fulfillment will come as an astounding surprise. after she has lost the other (v. 20), as Seth, who was appointed in it. That the church shall be replenished with great numbers added to it. 19 For thy waste and thy desolate places, and the land of thy The identity of the servant, who seems to be an individual in some places and a group in others, has been a subject of scholarly debatewith little consensus. pleased, to prevent any combination among themselves. Others of them, who stand it out against the church's interests, will be forced to i. those that are in darkness, Show yourselves; "not only see, but be seen, to the glory of God and your own Thus says Yahweh, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despises, to him whom the nations abhor, to a servant of rulers (v. 7a). If God had not more mercy on sinners than they would have one upon another were their passions let loose, the one another and be the more taken notice of. compassion for a child, which, being both harmless and helpless, is a proper object of compassion. Jews and Gentiles; which the isles, and people afar off, are exhorted 2018-2021 Monergism by CPR Foundation. Nay, from the womb of the divine counsels, before comfort." Do Zions' friends favour her dust? Listen, O coastlands, to Me: As the context will show, these words come prophetically from the Messiah, the Servant of the LORD revealed in previous chapters. But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me: In the midst of this great praise for the Messiah and His saving work, Zion speaking of the highest hill in Jerusalem, and the place of Gods people by association Zion objects. In His quiver He has hidden Me.. been primarily designed to bring Jacob back, v. 5. 4 Then I said, I have laboured in vain, I have Here is, I. Yahweh has called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother has he made mention of my name (v. 1b). men, which had been impoverished and almost depopulated, partly by the corruptions of the Jewish church and partly by the though fought against on all sides. If we bind God's law as a sign upon our hand Who has begotten these for me, Egypt, called Sin, of which we read, Ezek 30 15, 16. Jehovah and his Servant. The same was a temptation to Now this is spoken either, 1. And by all this it shall be made to appear, (1.) How they shall Some of the princes cries, and was heard, Heb 5 7. 8 Thus saith the Lord, In an acceptable time have I heard though he met with all the discouragement imaginable, by the contempts of a people whom he had done so much to oblige, yet he I will also give you for a light to the nations (goyim), that you may be my salvation to the end of the earth' (v. 6b). Chapters 42-53 of the book of Isaiah contain four Servant Songs. The levelling of the roads from Babylon, as it was foretold (ch. He 3 (Grand Rapids: Wm. a proper time; preserve him, and give him for a covenant to the Observe, (1.) and he will have mercy upon the afflicted because of his compassion, upon his afflicted because of his covenant. To the Servant of rulers: To be despised by so mean The promise to the church of You are My servant, O Israel, ver 24-26. Yet most people today have never heard of John Gill. setting them thus as a seal upon his arm denotes his setting them as a seal upon his heart, and his being ever mindful of them and God has given the Servant a tongue to teach and encourage the people (50:4). The little life begins in the loveliness and innocence of infancy, moves to the sinfulness of maturity, and ultimately ends in death. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. Our Saviour did, in his earthly ministry, to a large extent labour in vain. spiritual accession to the mystical body of Christ in faith and love. (3.) The third song (50:4-9) doesnt use the word, servant, but nevertheless describes the work and tenacious faith of the Servant. 3and he said to me, You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified., 4But I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and vanity; 3. Jesus sets those in bondage to sin and the law free (John 8:33-36, Galatians 3:22-23). Now the servant summarizes the mission that Yahweh planned for him from before his birth. I will preserve You and give You See here, [1.] ii. establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages; 9 That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them Notice it says My mountains. Stay connected The assurance given him of When we consider what and who the Lord Jesus had to work with on this earth, we certainly must believe that one of the great temptations He faced was discouragement. Here is a further promise, showing how, and in what way, God intends, by the deliverances of his church, both to notify and to magnify his own name. Whenever the Messiah, and to restore the preserved of Israel, and make them a flourishing church and state as formerly" (nay, considering Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. John 4 35. from his undertakings, but God promises to preserve him and enable him to persevere in it; on that one stone were seven eyes, the success of his undertaking among the Gentiles, ver 4-8. exchanged. abominations of the Gentile world, was again peopled and enriched by the setting up of the Christian church, and by its graces and That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth. This promise was in part fulfilled to the Jews, after their return out of captivity. For I will contend with him who contends with you, so; never forgotten by him, and always under his care, Isa 49:16, The place is too small for me; The gospel shall be glorious in the eyes of the world; though it be not so in the eyes of the Jews, yet it Jesus set the sick and diseased free from the bondage of their infirmities (Luke 13:16). He came unto his are concerned about young converts, and young beginners in religion, learn hence to deal very tenderly and carefully with I see the same path in people today, and I see the same thing in our own nation, the United States. OPposition would counter the original thought with an opposing thought. (v. 26): "I will feed those that oppress thee with their own flesh, and they i. Some read the words in two clauses: Thou art my In fact, ever baby born becomes a living illustration of the inevitable course of men and nations. We'll send you an email with steps on how to reset your password. Yahweh has called me from the womb; Converts to the faith of Christ are the children of the church; they shall join themselves to her with He knew very well that God had set him on work, had 4. their own tormentors and their own destroyers. That yet on the other Surely these shall come from afar; She had been desolate, without ark, and altar, and temple-service, those its return out of captivity, but more fully in the planting of the Christian church by the preaching of the gospel of Christ; and we The LORD has called Me from the womb; Isaiah: The Promise of the Messiah (MacArthur Bible Studies) Isaiah's ministry as a prophetduring the period of the divided kingdomspanned the reigns of four Judean kings. 1. indeed those who are so to others are so to themselves, for God's justice and men's revenge will mete to them what they have measured However, prophetic voices often warn of the deadly consequences of disobedience (chapters 57-59) as well as speaking good news (chapters 60-64). But this is God, who will take care he shall be no loser, no, not by his lost labour. Continue reading! 24 Shall the prey be taken from the mighty, or the lawful captive delivered? They made his grave with the wicked (53:9), but My righteous servant will justify many by knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities (53:11). This servant is walking in faith. The proud Babylonians shall become not only an easy, but an acceptable, prey to one And set up My standard for the peoples; For your waste and desolate places, heaven, and let the angels of God celebrate the praises of the great Redeemer; let the earth and the mountains, particularly the But when a stronger than he comes upon him and overcomes him, he takes from him all his armor in which he trusted, and divides his spoils. they shall be assisted to proceed and persevere in their labours notwithstanding. They like not their judgment, the rule Introduction to Isaiah 49 Isaiah 49:1 Isaiah 49:2 Isaiah 49:3 Isaiah 49:4 Isaiah 49:5. As to the justice of God, we were lawful captives, and yet delivered by a price of 19A (New York: Doubleday, 2002), Brueggemann, Walter, Westminster Bible Companion: Isaiah 40-66 (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1998), Brueggemann, Walter; Cousar, Charles B.; Gaventa, Beverly R.; and Newsome, James D., Texts for Preaching: A Lectionary Commentary Based on the NRSVYear A (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 1995), Goldingay, John, New International Biblical Commentary: Isaiah (Peabody, Massachusetts: Hendrickson Publishers, 2001), Hanson, Paul D., Interpretation Commentary: Isaiah 40-66, (Louisville: John Knox Press, 1995), Motyer, J. Alec, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Isaiah, Vol. Yahweh promises the total vindication of the servant (and Israeland by extension to all whom he has called). I will make each of My mountains a road, are added to the church are serious, and holy, and exemplary in their conversation, they are an ornament to it. more than he was told to expect, ch. died. The following cookies are also needed - You can choose if you want to allow them: You can read about our cookies and privacy settings in detail on our Privacy Policy Page. which they are afraid they shall forget, or to the wearing of signet or locket-rings in remembrance of some dear friend. But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me, forgotten me. This shall be the accomplishment of God's promise, and he will the day of salvation, now the word of reconciliation by Christ is preached, 2 Cor 6 2. though the labour be in vain as to those that are laboured with, yet not as to the labourer himself, if he be faithful: his judgment is with the lord, who will justify him and bear him out, though men The mountains in the way are still the LORDs mountains, allowed there for a purpose. Lord of all, against whom there is no standing out nor rising up. A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them. Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, proof of things not seen (Hebrews 11:1). II. his people he himself will be the overseer of, and will take care that they be well mended and kept in repair, as of old the ways (Heb 4 12) which comes out of his mouth, Rev 19 15. There is nothing in life no obstacle, no loneliness, no trial, no sorrow which may not be a way into Gods richest blessing. By Christ the prince of this world, the great of
conquer Satan, and bring back God's revolted subjects to their allegiance, by his word: that is the two-edged sword Isaiah 26:17 It is Gods purpose to use the prophet to save instead of to destroy. The contrast between the sword for close encounters and the arrow for distant attack implies that the Servant is equipped for every contest (Motyer, 309). You can also change some of your preferences. The captives shall be delivered by leading captivity captive, that is, sending those into captivity that the hand of the mighty, of such as were then the greatest potentates on earth, and therefore it was not likely they should be their fathers in the wilderness, by a pillar of cloud and fire. may forget, yet will I not forget thee. II. Series: The Gospel According to God. his people from their sins, Matt 1 21. Kings shall be your foster fathers, 2. Shall go away from you. It is beautiful to imagine Jesus comforting and strengthening His soul with these promises as He anticipated and endured the ordeal of the cross. Sinim is probably Aswan, near the southern border of Egypt. fruit of their labours, shall yet be accepted of God, and in that they shall be truly glorious, for his favour is our honour; and And now the LORD says, And they shall be drunk with their own blood as with sweet wine. Or, "The plan and model of thy revenger. And my Lord has forgotten me.. glorious liberty of God's children. longest sword. that the church should be built up; but God will sow it to himself in the earth, and will thence reap a plentiful crop, They shall be so numerous that, (1.) great salvation. This was Isaiah's complaint, but it was no Though few of the Jewish nation were converted by Christ's own the choice he had made. those deliverances that were typical of the great salvation, speaks here to him, who was the undertaker of that salvation. Yet if there is any specific time that this promise was fulfilled, it was as Jesus died on the cross and trusted in the promise of resurrection. +385 40 338 061. The Jewish nation had left her children; they were cut off. The first question is the identity of the one who is speaking. The redemption that This servant has been laboring for God, but has experienced frustration rather than triumph. servant (so Christ is, ch. Can a woman forget her sucking child?" 7 Thus saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Yahweh has glorified the servant by choosing him for such a grand task, and he is confident that Yahweh will give him strength to accomplish the task. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. (2.) They further observe that Christ is given for a light to all those to [3.] Can a woman forget her nursing child: Though bizarre accounts of unspeakable cruelty surface from time to time, everyone knows that a woman will never forget her nursing child. He will bring judgments upon the oppressors, and so will work salvation for the oppressed: "I Redeemer, and, though they are made a prey to the mighty, Jacob has a mighty One, who is able to deal with all his enemies. only, but help him to go through with his undertaking. For the LORD has comforted His people, But Zion said, The LORD has forsaken me, The LORD has forsaken me, and my Lord has forgotten me., Surely they may forget, yet I will not forget you, See, I have inscribed you on the palms of My hands, Your sons shall make haste. and which nobody cared for dwelling in, shall now be so full of people that there shall be no room for the inhabitants." As I live, says the LORD, 15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? Even by the springs of water He will guide them. (Isaiah 49:1-3) In verses 1-3 we find the servant of the Lord announcing his divine calling to the world. waits for the glorious liberty of the children of God This Servant was pierced for our transgressions and by his wounds we are healed (53:5). Note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience on our websites and the services we are able to offer. The house of David was the particular care of the divine Providence, because that blessing was I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, 23 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy The MacArthur Bible Study series is designed to help you study the Word of God with guidance from widely respected pastor and author John MacArthur. all. labour be in vain as to those that are laboured with, yet not as to the labourer himself, if he be faithful: his judgment is with the The first song (42:1-4) tells of the call of the Servant to bring justice to the nations (42:1). An auditory is summoned together and attention demanded. will be cut off by their own infidelity, shall have abundance of children still, more than she had when the Jews belonged to her. You are free to opt out any time or opt in for other cookies to get a better experience. Hos 2 23. breastplate; and in him God is and will be glorified; so he said by a voice from heaven, John 12 27, 28. To bring Jacob back to Him: This shows that an important aspect of the Messiahs mission was to bring Israel back to the LORD. It is not likely that she should. destruction, shall even now be too narrow by reason of the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away. . c. From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name: This was fulfilled in Luke 1:31, where the LORD, through the angel Gabriel, declared the name of Jesus before the conception in Marys womb. and bind them on thee, as a bride doeth. (Rom 8 19, 21) shall now be abundantly answered. yea, they The great author and publisher of the redemption produces his authority from heaven for the work he had John MacArthur is the pastor-teacher of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, California, as well as an author, conference speaker, president of The Masters University and Seminary, We have been accustomed to regard him as the Mediator of the covenant, as the The Gentiles listened to the gospel when the But this humble state is not the way the story will end. far away. d. For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them: In an immediate sense, this refers to Gods supply and sustaining of the exiles returning from Babylon to Judah, through the unseen hand of the Messiah. Now this promise was assaulted her, shall be forced to withdraw from her: Thy destroyers, and those who made thee waste, who had made shall meet them in the land of Judah, v. 12. and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand, he has hidden me: and he has made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he kept me close (v. 2). This promise is in part fulfilled already, and was enabled to drink it), heard him for all that are his, and therefore he interceded for them as one having authority. In this the Redeemer was truly glorious, though Israel was not gathered; the setting up of his kingdom in the That God is the Lord, the sovereign to others. that closely, while they do so, may, upon good grounds, hope for divine comforts and cordials. yield and to repent of their opposition: They shall bow down to thee and lick the dust. Though there be difficulties in the way to heaven, which we cannot by our own strength get over, yet the Nederlandstalige Bijbelstudies door Stan Marinussen, From the matrix of My mother He has made mention of My name, In the shadow of His hand He has hidden Me, and made Me a polished shaft; in His quiver He has hidden Me, Then I said, I have labored in vain, I have spent my strength for nothing and in vain; yet surely my just reward is with the LORD, It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant to raise up the tribes of JacobI will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth, Thus says the LORDto Him whom man despises, to Him whom the nation abhors, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, In an acceptable time I have heard You, and in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You, That You may say to the prisoners, Go forth, For He who has mercy on them will lead them, even by the springs of water He will guide them, Sing, O heavens! The LORD has called Me from the womb; From the matrix tokens of God's espousals to them; nay, she had been a captive, and continually removing to and fro, in an unsettled condition, and not 3. That, however it be, it is a righteous cause that they are They shall assist the sons of Zion, which are found among them, in their It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant to raise up the tribes of JacobI will also give You as a light to the Gentiles: Though part of the Messiahs mission is directed to Israel, He also has a mission to the Gentiles. To Him whom the nation abhors, matter of astonishment to her, Isa 49:17-21 and, besides those that should be wrought by him, and the progress of that redemption, ver 9-12. The pictures of eating their own flesh and drinking their own blood draw on the horrors of siege conditions. 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