First, you must know that weve become our own Uzziah. '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. The high priest and eighty priests opposed the king, but this only enraged Uzziah (2 Chron. when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things Leprosy is a biblical type of mortality (slow death). Hes not necessarily a man or woman. and the forsaken places are many in the midst of the land. In Isa 6:1, the Lord is referred to as Lord not LORD. We read about a vision that Isaiah has, and we have information about this vision when it occurs and what was visible. Isaiah's name means "The Lord is salvation . 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. (2) It was the manifestation of Yahweh in the person of the Messiah, of the 'only begotten Son who hath revealed or declared him,' that he saw Such manifestations of God have been made often, and all that the declaration of Isaiah implies, of necessity, is, that he had a vision of God incarnate seated in glory, from whom he now received a new commission to go out and proclaim the truth to that wicked and rebellious generation. The church has also changed. 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. He had walked in the ways of the kings of Israel (2 Chron. 2. In the case of Isaiah, his call did not come until the death of Uzziah. The temple may be here taken either, 1. Son of Uzziah (above). Weve even asked the same questions the unbeliever is asking: c. Why did God let this terrible thing happen? 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. Somehow, Uzziahs reign delayed Isaiahs full entry into his calling. Charismatic. David Cochran Heath (19522022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. The Assyrian king Tiglath-pileser III reigned in 745 and started a conquest of Western Asia. God helped him in war against the Philistines and his 'fame spread for he became exceedingly strong'. 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. Please Note: This product is purchased in bundles. 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. But that which veils His glory is no less splendid, than that portion of it which is revealed. This itself is worth for us to stop. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. 2 Timothy 3:1-8, Isaiah 6:1, Isaiah 6:1-6, Isaiah 6:8, Matthew 24:4-8, This sermon was very helpful. Its time for Uzziah to die. The Orientals regarded such large robes as indicative of grandeur and state. Now, God is going to speak to this man to call him to speak to the people! In this there is great sublimity. If you have a question, please use the link at the top left of this page to reach the comment box. Jotham. Not everyone who was called was actually obedient to his calling. Meanwhile, the Assyrian empire was growing in strength and size and threatening the entire region. It is in this setting that God meets His people. Thanks, Post Reply Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. Rev 4:1-3). Isaiah is dumbstruck by this vision (Isa 6:5) and refers to God as the LORD (the covenantal name, YHWH here). Uzziah is also called Azariah in 2 Kings 14:21. 23and qexchanged the glory of rthe immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. 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. So are your relationships. Why did Jesus tell the women of Jerusalem, "Weep for yourselves, not for me," when he was going to the cross? Ps 24:3-6 tells us that he who has clean hands and a pure heart and seeks God! 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.". But Uzziah became prideful and sinned against God by burning incense in the temple, which was the duty of the priests. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. Amen. 1 In the year of King Uzziahs death I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple. (2) It is equally clear, from the New Testament, that Isaiah saw the messiah. Will the countries around start pressing in on Judah? The earthquake that had terrified Jerusalem had left on his mind a vague sense of impending judgment. Try. A vision of the Lord in which he realized that the throne is not empty. He organised his people well and displayed great leadership over this army. King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. 2 When King Hezekiah became very ill, the prophet Isaiah visited him and warned him that he would soon die. To fully understand the impact of God's love and what Jesus Christ did for us on the cross let's look at Isaiah chapter six verse one where we see a glimpse of God's absolute holiness. 15:27, 28. 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! You can read about his story in 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 26. 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. 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. We thought no one could touch us. The Lord; either, 1. This episode in Isaiahs life took place about six years before Israel and Aram invaded Judah. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. 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. Will God really give us anything we ask for if we ask in Jesus name? Remember that your work is in the hands of the Lamb who was slain. Kristyn Getty is an award-winning singer-songwriter. Lifted up towards the roof of the temple. Even with his tragic end, God used Uzziah even in his death, when he rested with his fathers. God's people had also lost every level of responsible leadership. The passage reads: "Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write." How did Isaiah see God? There is a striking contrast between Uzziah and Isaiah. Encountered opposition from Syria and Israel. 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. King Uzziah reigned for 52 years as King of Judah. In this vision Isaiah saw the reality of the whole invisible, spiritual world. They sought the Lord by listening to the prophets, however they did not eradicate the idolatry in Judah for the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the . He had a vision of God. . 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 's Message. 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). But this moment is a subjective experience of an objective reality. Things go flawlessly and our plans go smoothly because God has blessed the work of our hands. Let me suggest how our text shows us the compensation that is given for all losses. There was consequently no room for any one to stand. It is a heart of rebellion at the heart and root of all things. When everything went well, he felt that he could worship God as he pleased. As we begin studying Isaiah 6:1-7, we initially see that God is eternally . 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. 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. At that point, Isaiah became the prophet of the restored temple. We are only able to do what we do because of your support. 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. I, too, have seen such divine hindrances in my own ministry and have come to understand the mind of God in this. 2023 God's Kingdom Ministries. The core content is about who God is, evident from the Law. Within a half a decade or so of the year when King Uzziah died, God's people were in the middle of a major war, gaining protection from the superpower but at . This is important because he was a young man when he took the throne (only 16) and Zechariah taught him to fear the LORD. Conquered the Ammonites. No one can see and approach Him. He is expressly so called in Isaiah 6:5-8, Isaiah 6:11. 3 Tests Of Plagiarism: Do Your Sermons Pass Them. He wants all of us and He regains and rules, both now and forevermore. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Each had u six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. God was insuring that mans right to choose was enforced. 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. For I am a man of unclean lips, You can view the recordings by clicking this banner. "in the year in which King Uzziah was smitten;''. The king who had profaned the holiness of the Temple had either just died or was dragging out the dregs of his leprous life in seclusion (2Chronicles 26:21). The Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). Years later, John saw a vision of a throne in heaven, with One seated on the throne (c.f. God furnished Isaiah with a message of rebuke to Israel. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. Lordhere Adonai, Jehovah in Isa 6:5; Jesus Christ is meant as speaking in Isa 6:10, according to Joh 12:41. Jesus could not fully enter His ministry until John died (John 2:4). 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 . Of all the prophets, Isaiah had the . He "ordered his ways before the Lord". So they are without excuse. 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). ( Isaiah 6:1)KJV. The first 5 chapters of Isaiah provides for us insights into the spiritual state of Israel. According to the biblical record, Uzziah's strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. 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). But, instead of flipping the switch on the computer, they found their hand in the grasp of Jesus. Whatever earthly kings and their armies might attempt, it is God who ultimately determines the destinies of nations. The title of this chapter, in the Arabic version, is remarkable; according to which, this chapter contains the vision which Isaiah, the son of Amos, saw three years, or, as others affirm, thirty years, after prophecy was taken from him. His train filled the temple.The word for temple is that which expresses its character as the palace of the great King. Vision of Jehovah in His Temple. 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. This is the story of Isaiah as it unfolds. 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.). See 2Chronicles 26:1, 2Kings 14:21. "in a trance," or , "in the spirit"). Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. Isaiah 6:3 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Isaiah 6:1. (4). Isaiah 6:2 Above it stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly. Topic: Prophecy. He saw the Lord, and what more he saw was the all-filling robe of the indescribable One. 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. All Rights Reserved. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. A God-centred life is one where He flavours every part of our being. Moses was hindered until he was 80 years of age and was sent only when those seeking his life had died (Exodus 4:19). He is truly a "major prophet" whose prophecies greatly influenced the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. 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 . (See Isa. He was sixteen years old when his father Amaziah died. 7 For the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God, and even used the holy things of the house of the Lord for the Baals. As a result, he was smitten with leprosy and he was a leper until he died. This means that every living being is continually confronted with the reality of Gods purity and radiance. Jotham was but a child, and it calls to mind the words of Isa 3:4. The date is obviously given as important, and we are led to connect it with the crisis in the prophets life of which it tells. (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. Having trouble logging into your account? What evidence is there for the divine inspiration of the New Testament? The first thing we need to do is to find out who Uzziah was. The word "train" shulayv, properly signifies the skirt of a garment, or a robe; Exodus 28:33-34. 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. 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 . "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. c. Where was God when you stole that candy bar from the 7-11? We have to choose this day who were going to serve. We seem to be living through an extended period of uncertainty now. What is important is what we do on Monday to Friday, not just on Sunday. As he worshipped obediently, he caught a glimpse of God, glorious and holy, and his robe filled where Isaiah was! 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. He is worthy to make all of Gods plan come true because He was slain. In front of the throne is a sea of glass. 26:15). Uzziah reached for holiness presumptuously, for the wrong reason (pride), and instead became ritually impure, so that he was cut off from holiness. Isaiah was born in 760 B.C. b. We thought we didnt need God anymore. It took place when King Uzziah (aka Azariah) died. God the Son, who frequently appeared to the patriarchs and prophets, and that sometimes in the form of a man. Hezekiah was one of Judah's good kings and reigned for 29 years . 1. 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. Many of us have lost possessions and loved ones because they became god to us and God had to get them out of the way so we could see Him. Your email address will not be published. When the 76 years of cleansing ended, Amaziah was assassinated on schedule (2 Chron. Sitting upon a throne, in the posture of a judge, to hear causes, and give sentence. It was the year King Uzziah died. This, the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, is all about Jesus Christ and is a theological powerhouse in its incorporation of sin and Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin. If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it. The world is changing and everything is changing. Things were not as great as it looked. King Uzziah had ruled the country for fifty-two years. 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