Jewish Prophets  3 – Isaiah Chapters 61-62

Isaiah 65:17. “For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.”

I. Introduction. Jewish Prophets  3 – Isaiah Chapter 61-62. 698 B.C.  

A. This Eternity study focuses on a study of the Bible, which takes place through a consistent, literal, historical, grammatical and contextual interpretation of God’s Inspired Word. The result of this study is accomplished through a systematic exposition of Israel and the End Times, which includes Scripture that is contained in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible.

B. The contents in this article rely heavily on my study of the commentaries, articles, and discussions of many highly respected theological scholars, It is important to know that before I draw a conclusion on any subject, that I must first have found agreement on the conclusion from the works of such reputable theologians.  

C. For a view of other trusted theological scholars, of whom I have chosen for reference, please click on my Page, “About My References.”

D. Dates that are provided in this article come from the Scofield Study Bible (1909 A.D.) and the Ryrie Study Bible (1986 A.D.).

II. Article Discussion.  

A. Overview of Isaiah Chapter 61. Messiah’s ministry to Israel in the “Messianic Kingdom.”  Two advents in one view.  Good news for Jewish Babylonian exiles, “The restoration of Israel”. 

1. Passing from the description of material prosperity, this prophecy describes the inner secret, namely, spiritual realization. This description opens with a new declaration of the Servant of the Lord (Messiah-Yeshua). The anointed Messenger (Messiah) declares His appointment, and describes His program; all the deliverance described is to be due to the message which He delivers. In the light of the use made of this passage by Christ, it is interesting to consider the program. 

2. “To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:18) is the first item. At that point Yeshua ceased His reading in the synagogue. Next will come “the day of vengeance of our God.” That will be the period of judgment. Beyond it, “to comfort all that mourn.” Therefore the description of the glorious restoration of Israel has reference to what still lies in the future literal, earthly, Kingdom of God.  In that future the Chosen People of God, Jews (Deu 14:2) will be His priests, His ministers, themselves having been redeemed from the consequences of sin (John 1:29; Rev 20:10-15).

3. The word “anointed” is the same as the Hebrew word for “Messiah,” and refers to the consecration of someone or something to a specialized task. 

4. In 61:1-3, the ministry of Messiah is shown at His first coming in verses 1-2a, and at His second coming in verses 2b-3. In claiming to be Messiah, Yeshua read in the synagogue only that which applied to his ministry during His first coming (Lk 4:18-19). The “day of vengeance” (Rev 19:11-21) brings judgment on unbelievers. At the same time Messiah will comfort Israel, whom will have undergone the persecution of the Tribulation. 

5. In 61:4-11, is a description of conditions in the millennial kingdom. “double” in verse 7, refers to double honor.

B. Isaiah Chapter 61. Verses and comments. The King, Yahweh’s Messenger: His People and their Salvation Song.

1. Yahweh’s Messenger and His Work (Isaiah 61:1-5)  

2. Yahweh’s People, a kingdom of priests and their work (Isa 61:6-9). 

3. The salvation song (Isa 61:10).  

4.  The blessings of the whole earth (Isa 61:11; Luke 4:1-44) tell us that the Lord Messiah Yeshua applied the opening verses to Himself.  But our Lord did not quote the whole of verse 2. He only read up to “the acceptable year of the Lord.” This sentence marks the work He did in His first advent. The day of vengeance is introduced by His second advent. The results of His second coming are described in the verses which follow. Then Israel will be the kingdom of priests and a holy nation Exodus (19:1-25). They will sing the song of salvation (Isa 61:10). Righteousness and praise will follow.

C. Isaiah Chapter 62. The Messiah’s restoration of Israel, continued. Divine unrest until Israel restored.

1. Having dealt with the material prosperity, and with the spiritual realization, Isaiah now describes in greater detail the vocational fulfilment. Speaking as in the midst of circumstances of incompleteness, Yahweh declares His desire, and avows His determination neither to hold His peace, nor to rest, until the people of God (Israel) fulfill His ideal, so that He is vindicated among the nations.

2. 62:1-6. The LORD (Yahweh) is the One speaking in these verses.

3. 62:4. “My delight is in her” is a translation of “Hephzibah.” Married” is a translation of Beulah. The entire time relates to the time of the millennial kingdom.

4. 62:12. New names will be given to the holy and redeemed people (Israel). Giving the Jews of Jerusalem new names (The Holy People, The Redeemed of The LORD, and Sought After) speaks of the new character that Israel will have. Because of Yahweh’s redemption, the Jews will be holy (Ex 19:6: Deu 7:6), and Gentiles will visit the city. No longer will it be deserted (Isa 60:15 Zech 14:11). Israel will now have permanent inhabitants, and God’s grace, mercy, and love will never depart from the city. 

D. Isaiah Chapter 62. Verses and comments. Israel’s glory (Zion’s glory).

1.   Yahweh will not rest (Isa 62:1).     

2.  The new names (Isa 62:2-5).   

3.  The intercession and the answer (Isa 62:6-9).   

4. The accomplishment at hand (Isa 62:10-12).  The intercession in the beginning of the chapter is that of Messiah. He will not rest until He has accomplished His purpose in His earthly people and in Zion (Israel). When it is accomplished Gentiles and kings will witness it. Israel, then shall be called by a new name. The forsaken one will no longer be forsaken; the desolation of the land will cease. Israel shall be called Hephzibah (my delight in her) ; the land will be Beulah (married). All point to the glorious consummation of the earthly kingdom of God. Faithful Jews (men of prayer) will, during the great tribulation, call on God to make good His Word and fulfil His promises.  Note the results of His coming in Isa 62:12. where the Lord gives new names to His holy and redeemed people. 

a. Messiah will return to Earth from Heaven (Mt 24:29-31; Rev 19:11-21;  Zech 14:1-5, 9) at the end of the tribulation. {The tribulation [Mt 24:4-14; Rev 6-11. The Great Tribulation (Mt 24:15-28; Rev 12-18)]. (The total tribulation is also known as Jacob’s trouble, Jer 30:7). As you read through the book of Revelation, you will notice the absence of the church, beginning in Chapter 4.  The tribulation relates to Israel (Jer 30:7), and not to the Church. 

(1) The rapture of the Church (John 14:1-3; 1 Cor 15:50-55; 1 Thes 4:13-18), is a rescue of the church, which will be removed from the earth, and not be the object of Jacob’s Trouble (Jer 30:7), which is the Tribulation.

(2) The second coming of Messiah is a rescue of Jews, (Deu 14:2; Mt 24:21-22), to avoid total destruction from the forces of Satan. Messiah will escort His angels (Mt 24:31) and  redeemed (saints) from heaven to earth, after which saved Jews and Gentiles will rule and reign with Messiah-Yeshua for the duration of the earthly Millennial Kingdom of God (1,000 years). (Rev 20:4; 1 Cor 6:2; Mt 19:28; Dan 12:1-2; Ezek 47:13-48:35).

b. At Messiah’s return to earth, all of the living Jews who are dispersed throughout the world will be regathered to Israel (Mt 24:31) for judgment (Ezek 20:33-44), for life or death. At this same time, Gentile survivors of the tribulation will also be judged so that all who live through that terrible time will, at its conclusion, either enter the earthly Kingdom of God in unresurrected bodies, or be cast into hell/hades, and await the great white throne judgment for the unredeemed  (Rev 20:10-15). Therefore, at the beginning of the Millennium (1000 year kingdom), all who enter the kingdom in earthly bodies will have proved through these two judgments that they are redeemed (See Matthew 25:31-46). 

III. Worship. 

A. Video. Paul Wilbur. Recorded Live at: Jerusalem Convention Centre, Jerusalem, Israel during the Feast Of Tabernacles in conjunction with the International Christian Embassy Jerusalem on December of 1998.

B. Let The Weight Of Your Glory Fall

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