The earthquake that had terrified Jerusalem had left on his mind a vague sense of impending judgment. Things were not as great as it looked. In our day, will we have 81 who can stand up against a leader and point out how he has disobeyed Gods word? In this year of Uzziahs death, Isaiah saw God. 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. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. by Bibianna Yeo. The heart is the source, but the iniquity comes out the mouth. Did Adam lie before sin entered the world? We, however, must live with the consequences. Instead, God struck Uzziah with leprosy, a disease that has been described as a living death. 2 Kings 18 gives us a look at what transpired after the death of Hezekiah, the last in the list of kings under whom Isaiah prophesied. This tells us that the word being used here is Adonai, which describes authority and power. God's people had also lost every level of responsible leadership. Fulcrum Shift. There may be intermittent downtime over this duration. Let me say a word or two about the ministration of loss and sorrow in preparing for the vision. Americas confidence has been shaken. It is noticeable (1) that the versions (LXX., Targum, Vulg.) 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. As far as the eye of the seer could look at first, the ground was covered by this splendid robe. So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). Kristyn performs annual shows at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Ole Opry, where she leads the Sing! But whilst He manifests His glory there, He is obliged also to veil it, because created beings are unable to bear it. Once again, the Bible does not give us an answer regarding how Isaiah died. 1. 9And he said, Go, and say to this people: dKeep on hearing,3 but do not understand; 10 eMake the heart of this people fdull,5. He mentions his robes; the throne; the seraphim; but mentions no form or appearance of God himself. But the expression here evidently implies, that it was seen in the "temple" at Jerusalem. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. It seems that instead of Israelitizing Philistia, Uzziah's Judah became Philistinized: The conquered conquered the conqueror. They were greedy, hedonistic, planned evil, distorted the truth, proud, and lived in outright rebellion (scoffers). 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. Meanwhile, the Assyrian empire was growing in strength and size and threatening the entire region. (4). God did not delight in what we do alone, but also in how we do it. IN THE YEAR THAT KING UZZIAH DIED Even though the account in which Isaiah has a vision of the Lord in the temple does not come right at the beginning of the book of Isaiah, it actually relates the earliest event recorded in the book: Isaiahs call from God to be a prophet. Having King Uzziah on the throne meant peace and prosperity for the people. Isaiah said, "My eyes have seen the king, the Lord of Hosts." God is not merely a word or a concept or a symbol. Isaiah 6 King James Version 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. Denomination: 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. There was the show of outward material prosperity. 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. from Harvard in English and American Literature and Language, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell, and a Ph.D. in the History of Christian Life and Thought, with a minor concentration in Bible, from Boston College, in the joint program with Andover Newton Theological School. 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. Where was God when you got that young girl pregnant? In some MSS., however, of Kennicott and DeRossi, the word Yahweh is found. As a result of this incident, Uzziah ends up being excluded and Jotham had to rule. See 2Chronicles 26:23, 2Chronicles 27:1-9, 2Kings 15:32-38. Will God still be faithful? (See Isa. I hope youve found what you were looking for. Uzziah takes on many forms. Because he had more respect for Uzziah than he had for God. Uzziah was a great king, he made king at the age of sixteen in (2 Chronicles 26 verse 4) it was seen that he did what was right in the sight of God, and also . 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. Sitting upon a throne, in the posture of a judge, to hear causes, and give sentence. King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. Will His purposes come true? 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. His mother's name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. Isaiah's vision According to this account he "saw" God and was overwhelmed by his contact with the divine glory and holiness. This was a total of 76 years, but their names were omitted from the registry given in the first chapter of Matthew. King Uzziah's death: After 52 years of reigning, leprosy caused the death of king Uzziah, and Isaiah began his prophetic ministry that year. As we read about Uzziahs life, it teaches us that we cannot be flippant and need to be cautious when iwe approach God. |, Isaiah 6: The Vision and Call: Isaiah: Prophet of Salvation Book 2, 6201 University Avenue, NE Fridley, MN 55432. That was the "Shekinah," or visible symbol of God. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne. Uzziah was made a king by the people at the age of sixteen after his father was murdered. If success makes us feel that God loves us, does that mean God does not love those who fail? He had a lot of respect on him, rather than the Lord. Psalm 11:4; Psalm 29:9; Habakkuk 2:20.) Lordhere Adonai, Jehovah in Isa 6:5; Jesus Christ is meant as speaking in Isa 6:10, according to Joh 12:41. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. The seraph announces, Your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for. Isaiah has admitted his need for cleansing and forgiveness, and these are applied to the very place he used to symbolize that need. Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. 22pClaiming to be wise, they became fools, He wants all of us and He regains and rules, both now and forevermore. And Ahaz slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Hezekiah his son reigned in his stead. Each had u six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. Can God get things done? Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. Its time for the church to rise up and take its place in the world. Uzziah is that which youve put in a place of trust above God. Victorious in war, he was also successful in the arts of peaceful industry. 1 The Lord [Yahweh] says to my Lord [Adonay], Sit at My right hand, until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet., Jesus quoted this verse in Matt. The Bible has been warning us for thousands of years. His passing contributed to the call of the prophet Isaiah: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the LORD sitting on a throne (Isaiah 6:1). VS 6:1-2 - "1 In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple.2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew .". 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. Uzziah and Jotham are said to have done right in the sight of the Lord. All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was 16 years old, and made him king. "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. We dont know what is going to come around the corner. Why were some books removed from the Bible and is it a sin to read them? The death of this slain Lamb qualifies Him to bring about all of Gods purposes and plans. Thus, they are utterly estranged. While some may chafe at these delays, understanding the sovereignty of God gives us the patience to know that Gods timing is perfect and that there is no man or evil spirit that can prevent us from entering into our calling. He had prophesied about ten years before this, in the reign of Uzziah; and only this vision was in the reign of Jotham; the next prophecy was delivered out in the reign of Ahaz, Isaiah 7:1 and others in the time of Hezekiah; and the date of this vision is only mentioned, to observe the order of the visions, agreeably to Isaiah 1:1 and moreover it may be observed from hence, that kings must die as well as others; but the King of kings ever lives, he is the living God, and the everlasting King, as follows: I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; not God essentially considered, whose essence is not to be seen; but personally, Father, Son, and Spirit, for all the three Persons appear in this vision, Isaiah 6:3 particularly Christ, as, is clear from John 12:41 who is the "Adonai", or Lord; he is Lord of all, of all men, even of the greatest among them, and of all the angels in heaven, and of the church of God, by his Father's gift, by his own purchase, in right of marriage, and through the conquest of his grace. Isaiah is dumbstruck by this vision (Isa 6:5) and refers to God as the LORD (the covenantal name, YHWH here). One of our Christmas carols says that Jesus was "born a child and yet a king.". II. Oh the spectacle! What disease was leprosy in the Bible? Topic: Prophecy. Isaiah was born in 760 B.C. "in a trance," or , "in the spirit"). Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 12. Isaiah's Vision of the LORD. "But He was pierced for our transgressions . King Uzziah had prospered them greatly during his fifty-two year reign. Weve even asked the same questions the unbeliever is asking: c. Why did God let this terrible thing happen? What will happen to Israel now, surrounded by many hostile nations? 5And I said: Woe is me! Things go flawlessly and our plans go smoothly because God has blessed the work of our hands. 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. Vision of Jehovah in His Temple. It was because Isaiah at one point in his life depended on king Uzziah. No one would dare attack such a strong and powerful nation. - Isaiah tells us that the vision and calling . Isa 6:1 marks a turn from a golden era to a period of uncertainty. "Isaiah had seen the Lord of glory, who is none other than Jesus himself Jesus is God, yet he is also a distinct part of the mysterious Trinity, and he is also Jesus the Son." [3] I hope to demonstrate that the NIV and 'orthodox' commentary represents a serious mis-reading of this "proof text" for the doctrine of the Deity of Christ. He was a prophet. 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. The Messiah was seen seated on a throne as a king; clothed in a large, loose, flowing robe, in the manner of oriental monarchs, and surrounded by his ministers. This means reverence on his part, but this reverence is a response. Though theres no longer a king in Israel with an empty throne, Isaiahs vision saw that God is still on His throne. God shifted the restoration ministry from the king to the prophet. Isaiah was a man of God. The church has also changed. We will have to know something about his reign and also what he meant for Israel, and his death also marks another section in the book of Isaiah. 24Therefore sGod gave them up in the lusts of their hearts to impurity, to tthe dishonoring of their bodies among themselves, 1. 1 In the year of King Uzziahs death I saw the Lord [Adonay, my Lord] sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. Did Ruth seduce Boaz to get him to marry her? Isaiah instructs the stricken King Hezekiah. Uzziah reached for holiness presumptuously, for the wrong reason (pride), and instead became ritually impure, so that he was cut off from holiness. 15:27, 28. In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. Jotham would only reign another five or six years himself before dying and leaving the people in the untested hands of his twenty-year-old son Ahaz. Uzziah started out knowing the fear of the Lord but as he grew older, though he didnt turn to other gods and idols, he approached God with carelessness and a lack of fear. A bad king in Jerusalem. 26:15). Not everyone who was called was actually obedient to his calling. Uzziah had reigned for fifty-two years, during the greater part of which he and his people had been brilliantly prosperous. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. What are the Lords plans for Isaiah and the rest of human history? (2 Kings 15:1 calls him Azariah.) I. When the 76 years of cleansing ended, Amaziah was assassinated on schedule (2 Chron. Behind and above the LORD were seraphim; other descriptions call them cherubims (as in Ezekiel's description, see chapter 10). But Isaiah did not only, "see the Lord. This is important because the first 5 chapters have just been a diagnosis of the peoples spiritual state. In just this one verse, Isa 6:1 recounts for us how a man of God sees the vision of a God who is high and lifted up but is also close by because His robe fills this place! He had a vision of God. 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. How did the shepherds know where to find baby Jesus? With this removal, they turned to life of mutual oppression. Isaiah 6:1-7 (cf. ( Isaiah 6:1)KJV. Even with his tragic end, God used Uzziah even in his death, when he rested with his fathers. 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). Jorams desecration of the temple resulted in the need for a 76-year time of cleansing, because 76 is the biblical number of cleansing. Why was Uzzah struck down? 6In the year that sKing Uzziah died I tsaw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train1 of his robe filled the temple. Filled the temple - Probably, the most holy place only is intended. God the Son, who frequently appeared to the patriarchs and prophets, and that sometimes in the form of a man. 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). He was also a consultant to Tyndale House for the Immerse Bible, an edition of the New Living Translation (NLT) that similarly presents the Scriptures in their natural literary forms, without chapters and verses or section headings. I have listened to so many preachers and people leading prayers misuse this particular verse of the bible. 16 But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. Isaiah is outside, near the altar in front of the temple. We are performing security updates on the GKM Website over the next couple days. The Lord gave Isaiah a vision calling him to the prophetic office in the year that king Uzziah ended his long reign of 52 years around 740/739 B.C. Filled the temple; his glorious robes reached down to the bottom of the temple, and were spread abroad in the temple, which was an evidence of a more than ordinary majesty. Answer: Isaiah probably lived to its close, and possibly into the reign of Manasseh, but the time and manner of his death are not specified in either the Bible or other primary sources. We thought no one could touch us. John quotes the words in this chapter, Isaiah 6:10, as applicable to Jesus Christ, and then adds John 12:41, 'these things said Esaias when he saw his glory, and spake of him.'. He had a vision of God. So Isaiah 6:1 says. Do we seek out teaching that causes us to fear the Lord or do we seek out teaching that speaks to our needs and affirms our sense of self? 2023 God's Kingdom Ministries. He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. Some have supposed that this vision was represented as appearing in the "heavens." Isiah's response is that he is overwhelmed by his own sinfulness and fears that he will die because he has seen God. The design of this magnificent vision was not only to impress the prophet with a sense of the holiness of God, but also to give additional weight to his commission, as having been derived immediately from the divine majesty; compare Isaiah 6:9-10. To be in the presence of the holy God is the safest place to be. Did David ever seek Gods guidance about marriage? Isaiah 6:3 18For kthe wrath of God lis revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. According to the biblical record, Uzziah's strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. Were living in, perhaps, the most critical period of time in the history of the church. 1:17). Only sixteen when he succeeded his father Amaziah to the throne, Uzziah went on to become a great king who reigned for fifty-two years, and restored Judah to a time of . "And his train." He is worthy to make all of Gods plan come true because He was slain. Isaiah or Yeshayhu ( "Salvation is the Lord) is one of the greatest prophets of the Hebrew Bible. It is remarkable that Isaiah attempts no representation of Yahweh himself. Why? 2 When King Hezekiah became very ill, the prophet Isaiah visited him and warned him that he would soon die. All divine hindrances, whether implemented directly by God or through men, merely delay things to the proper time. God detested it because they practiced a false religion. 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. 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. But that which veils His glory is no less splendid, than that portion of it which is revealed. 3And one called to another and said: 4And wthe foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and xthe house was filled with smoke. Of all the prophets, Isaiah had the . Cancel any time. (Clicking on a category will display all of the posts it, in a continuous scroll with the most recent at the top.). His train filled the temple.The word for temple is that which expresses its character as the palace of the great King. 24:7 says of Joram and his brothers. Various traditions, however, declare Isaiah died a martyr's death. Do you want to be where God is? Cancel, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. He also prepared weapons and uniforms for the army (2 Chron 26:14). 2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. More importantly, the desecration of the temple seems to have ended with the death of Uzziah, for Isaiah then saw the restored temple with God sitting upon the throne as King of the temple. Somewhere in the WTC towers, a believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday. What will the future look like, now that Judahs throne is empty? The Sept., Targum, Vulgate, etc., have dropped the figure of the robe and train, as too anthropomorphic. The words in Isa 6:10 are attributed by Paul (Ac 28:25, 26) to the Holy Ghost. He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. c. Where was God when you stole that candy bar from the 7-11? If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. God also uses this tactic to bring us into our callings in phases as well, much like David, who was made king of Judah before becoming king of Israel. So they are without excuse. Q. David was hindered from entering his call as king until Saul died. A good king in Jerusalem. 2 Chron. He had walked in the ways of the kings of Israel (2 Chron. 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. But Uzziah became prideful and sinned against God by burning incense in the temple, which was the duty of the priests. Uzziah, also known as Azariah, was a strong and wise king in Old Testament Judah who reigned for 52 years. Sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. We can do what no one else can do. Pride led to his downfall. In the earlier part of his kingship, under the influence of his advisor Zechariah, Uzziah was faithful to God and did right in the Lord's eyes. Saul was in rebellion and was thus replaced by David and his lineage. Because God wants Isaiah to be available for his service, one of the seraphs flies to him with a live coal from the altar (where sacrifices for sin were offered) and touches his lips with it. In year Uzziah diedEither literal death, or civil when he ceased as a leper to exercise his functions as king [Chaldee], (2Ch 26:19-21). 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.". must have been much in the prophets thoughts. He died near 740 BC. It is a golden age for Judah, but things take a turn. God's anger burned against Uzzah and He struck him down and he died. Why? When everything went well, he felt that he could worship God as he pleased. So are your relationships. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. 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. It took place when King Uzziah (aka Azariah) died. Thus the Trinity in unity is implied; as also by the thrice "Holy" (Isa 6:3). Its time for Uzziah to die. This itself is worth for us to stop. See 2Chronicles 26:1, 2Kings 14:21. Both in the Book of Isaiah, and in the life of the prophet Isaiah, Chapter Six represents a pivotal moment in time. He was active in parish and student ministry for twenty-five years. In this there is great sublimity. Isaiah describes himself specifically as a man of unclean lips. Interpreters have different ideas about why he chooses this particular part of the body (rather than, for example, his heart or mind) to represent his spiritual state. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. What a . Is this your desire? Son of Uzziah (above). Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. As has been mentioned, Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a member of the royal family.He made his first public appearance as the Divinely inspired prophet in the year of Uzziah 's affliction with leprosy, and he ministered to the people for about ninety years, during the reigns of kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.. Isaiah had seen the growth of a new empire, Assyria, and . And the vision of the seraphim is in accordance with this. King Uzziah had ruled the country for fifty-two years. TEXT: ISAIAH 6 vs. 1 ("In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the lord sitting upon the throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple"). 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). Isaiah is here carried up into heaven; for although in other instances it was undoubtedly the earthly temple which was presented to a prophet's view in an ecstatic vision (Amos 9:1; Ezekiel 8:3; Ezekiel 10:4-5; cf., Acts 22:17), yet here, as the description which follows clearly proves, the "high and exalted throne", (Note: It is to this, and not to Adonai, as the Targum and apparently the accents imply, that the words "high and exalted" refer.). These 6 groups were the wild grapes that were produced. When the priests attempted to send him from the Temple, the king became angry and was immediately stricken with leprosy. 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