We thought we didnt need God anymore. (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. 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. Its time for the church to rise up and take its place in the world. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. Pride led to his downfall. As far as the eye of the seer could look at first, the ground was covered by this splendid robe. (1) That Isaiah evidently meant to say that it was Yahweh who appeared to him. This episode in Isaiahs life took place about six years before Israel and Aram invaded Judah. No one can see and approach Him. In 2 Chron 26:1-5, we read of how his reign started well, for he sought the Lord did what was right (2 Chron 26:4). Do you want to be where God is? 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. So they are without excuse. He does not fear anything as long as he is in Gods presence. There is enough mentioned to fill the mind with awe; there is enough concealed to impress as deeply with a sense of the divine majesty. "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." (Isaiah 6:1) Understanding the subject of holiness brings us to an understanding of who God is. conferencebased on her book by the same name. King Uzziah had prospered them greatly during his fifty-two year reign. They lived lives of conflict and calculation and sought what was best for themselves only. His train; or, as the word properly signifies, and is here rendered by divers, the skirts or borders of him, or of it, to wit, his royal and judicial robe; for he is represented as a judge. He was afflicted with leprosy and died a horrible death (2 Chronicles 26:16-23). When the Bible speaks about God it speaks about the living God. He "did what was right in the eyes of the Lord" as his father Amaziah had done ( 2 Chronicles 26:4 ). b. So the Old Testament tells us that after Joram's blasphemy, Ahaziah ruled for 1 year (2 Kings 8:26), Athaliah ruled for six years (2 Kings 11:1-3), Jehoash ruled for 40 years (2 Kings 12:1), and Amaziah ruled for 29 years (2 Kings 14:2). We have been working our way through Isaiah over the past 9 weeks, and today marks the start of a different section. He "ordered his ways before the Lord". Will we return to a period of prosperity? His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. 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. Amen. This was the mode of revelation peculiar to an ecstatic vision ( , Eng. 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). 2. No one would dare attack such a strong and powerful nation. What did Uzziah do wrong? Isaiah is dumbstruck by this vision (Isa 6:5) and refers to God as the LORD (the covenantal name, YHWH here). 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. He was in the World Trade Center towers. There is a striking contrast between Uzziah and Isaiah. He is worthy to make all of Gods plan come true because He was slain. 22pClaiming to be wise, they became fools, It is significant that Isaiahs first work as a writer was to write the history of Uzziahs reign (2Chronicles 26:22). [1] a. You can view the recordings by clicking this banner. 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? Will He still bless? The temple may be here taken either, 1. There was the show of outward material prosperity. Lifted up towards the roof of the temple. What is the significance of in the year King Uzziah died? He also prepared weapons and uniforms for the army (2 Chron 26:14). The large, full, magnificent robe seemed to fill up the entire holy of holies. I have listened to so many preachers and people leading prayers misuse this particular verse of the bible. God did not delight in what we do alone, but also in how we do it. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. Uzziah is also called Azariah in 2 Kings 14:21. 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. Because he had more respect for Uzziah than he had for God. 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. That was the "Shekinah," or visible symbol of God. (Clicking on a category will display all of the posts it, in a continuous scroll with the most recent at the top.). (Isaiah 6:1 ESV) This was a big day for Judah, and the southern kingdom. Isaiah is the prophet of Salvation. Here is what I say about that in my study guide to the book of Isaiah. But that which veils His glory is no less splendid, than that portion of it which is revealed. In 1 Tim 6:15-16, we also read of how Paul describes God as one who is utterly sovereign but dwells in unapproachable light. Isaiah 's Message. There was the reality of much inward corruption. is the heavenly antitype of the earthly throne which was formed by the ark of the covenant; and the "temple" (hecal: lit., a spacious hall, the name given to the temple as the palace of God the King) is the temple in heaven, as in Psalm 11:4; Psalm 18:7; Psalm 29:9, and many other passages. Yet Davids reign had to await the death of Saul. Jesus could not fully enter His ministry until John died (John 2:4). But one comes forward who is found worthy. when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things Hence, it was only after Uzziahs death that Isaiah had his vision of God and heard His voice from the temple calling him to his ministry (Isaiah 6:8). Became king at 25 years of age. Reading Isa 1-5 and 2 Chron 26 together helps us to see the similarities between the nation and Uzziahs life! The world is changing and everything is changing. "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). Scriptures: 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. 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. (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 Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). A bad king in Jerusalem. The answer is that Isaiah saw Jesus enthroned in glory as the Savior from sin! 18For kthe wrath of God lis revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. There are many examples of such hindrances. In some MSS., however, of Kennicott and DeRossi, the word Yahweh is found. God's anger burned against Uzzah and He struck him down and he died. If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it. This is the story of Isaiah as it unfolds. 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). It is a one-verse study, but it is an important one for it sets up the context of the next section of Isaiah. Isaiah sees our Lord sitting upon a throne and the whole earth . 21:7), but his sin did cause the priestly city of Libnah to revolt against him (2 Chron. First, you must know that weve become our own Uzziah. Thus, as we read in Isa 5:4, 8-23, Israel produced horrible fruit that was worthless. This itself is worth for us to stop. Your email address will not be published. Kristyn Getty is an award-winning singer-songwriter. Isaiah's final response is "Here I am; Send me! In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. This is important because the first 5 chapters have just been a diagnosis of the peoples spiritual state. 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. 2 Kings 16:20. What a . 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. 21:6), for he had married Athaliah, the daughter of King Ahab, who in turn had married Jezebel, the princess from Sidon. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. It follows. Dr. Christopher R. Smith is an an ordained minister, a writer, and a biblical scholar. God shifted the restoration ministry from the king to the prophet. He was sixteen years old when his father Amaziah died. Its time for Uzziah to die. We, as believers, have been forced to look at our personal level of faith and our daily testimony: how we are lining up with the word of God in our lives. Why? Conquered the Ammonites. I. 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.). He was sad and afraid because King Uzziah had died after 52 years as Judah's king.". 25because they exchanged the truth about God for ua lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, vwho is blessed forever! Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. So Isaiah 6:1 says. So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). must have been much in the prophets thoughts. This term of reference for God draws attention to his power and honour and seeks to exalt him. What disease was leprosy in the Bible? It was when 'King Uzziah died' that the prophet 'saw the Lord sitting upon the throne.' If the Throne of Israel had not been empty, he would not have seen the throned God in the heavens. Thus the Trinity in unity is implied; as also by the thrice "Holy" (Isa 6:3). 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 . I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne. He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned 52 years in Jerusalem. Our God is a consuming fire. It is remarkable that Isaiah attempts no representation of Yahweh himself. We may wonder whats the big deal or problem if we are still blessed. His reign was not all rosy and good. Isaiah 6 - Chapter 2: The Message of the Seraphim. What did Isaiah mean when he said, In the year King Uzaiah died, I saw the Lord? b. 2 Chron 26:16-21 tells us an event that took place privately in his life. 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. He also loved the soil (2 Chron 26:10), revealing how he is not just a military man. Isaiah speaks of a fourfold "filling" of the land - with. He also had a strong army (2 Chron 26:11-12). If Isaiahs prophecies are recorded chronologically, it appears that the first five chapters were written during the early part of his ministry. In Isa 1:12-15, we also see how Gods people werent all turning to foreign religions. Suddenly he passes, as St. Paul afterwards passed, under the influence of like surroundings (Acts 22:17), into a state of ecstatic trance, and as though the veil of the Temple was withdrawn, he saw the vision of the glory of the Lord, as Moses (Exodus 24:10) and Micaiah of old had seen it (1Kings 22:19), as in more recent times it had appeared to Amos (9:1). In Rev 5:2, we read of a scroll and the problem is that no one knows if the scroll can be opened. High and lifted up - That is, the "throne;" an indication of state and majesty. In his long career spanning the late eighth and early seventh century B.C.E., he advised several of the kings of Judah. But the expression here evidently implies, that it was seen in the "temple" at Jerusalem. When Uzziah died, Isaiah received this vision. Uzziah was made a king by the people at the age of sixteen after his father was murdered. 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 . Things were not as great as it looked. We thought no one could touch us. Dr. Christopher R. Smith, shares his reflections about the Scriptures and answers questions from users of the guides and from others who want to find out more about the Bible. 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. As he worshipped obediently, he caught a glimpse of God, glorious and holy, and his robe filled where Isaiah was! We do not know how long Uzziah lived as a leper, but 2 Kings 15:5 tells us that his son Jotham became the co-regent, essentially taking his fathers place in all practical matters. Uzziah reached for holiness presumptuously, for the wrong reason (pride), and instead became ritually impure, so that he was cut off from holiness. 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. - Isaiah tells us that the vision and calling . He was active in parish and student ministry for twenty-five years. Kristyn performs annual shows at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Ole Opry, where she leads the Sing! This also resolves the difficulty in the fact that no man has seen God at any time (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12). King Uzziah represents self-exaltation and self-will in the Christian. 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. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. Isaiah mentions the robes, temple, and seraphim, but not the form of God Himself. 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. Where was God when you got pregnant out of wedlock? Why did God let Saul keep ruling, and why did Sauls army hunt an innocent man. What is the effect of Isaiah seeing what he saw? It is remarkable, also, that it is not the "usual" appearance of God in the temple to which he refers. Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. Please make sure you adjust the Bundle Size and Quantity correctly for the amount you want to order. Can God get things done? Everyones calling was established long before they actually were called to minister in a practical manner. 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. Why was Moses not allowed to enter the Promised Land? The chapter gives us the narrative of the solemn call of Isaiah to the office of a prophet. 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 served also to list just 14 generations from David to the deportation to Babylon (Matt. 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. 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. He mentions his robes; the throne; the seraphim; but mentions no form or appearance of God himself. In other words, he tried to be a king-priest when he was not called as such. 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. Isaiah instructs the stricken King Hezekiah. Saul was in rebellion and was thus replaced by David and his lineage. Why? 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 . The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. 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). God detested it because they practiced a false religion. Is your Christian identity put on hold from Monday to Saturday? Isaiah's vision was situated in real time. As such (and as true for every writer of Scripture), Isaiah penned what the Lord God inspired him to. 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. 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 . The heart is the source, but the iniquity comes out the mouth. Or rather, 2. 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. The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. His name in Hebrew (Yeshayahu) means "Yah [weh] is salvation.". 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