Isaiah 32
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The book of Isaiah presents the most beautiful and glorious vision of the Messiah and his
Kingdom. Because of the emphasis placed on the Grace of God and His Redemptive Work, this book
is called by many ‘The fifth gospel,’ and consequently, its author -
Isaiah, from the evangelist of the Old Testament. The very name Isaiah literally means (in
Hebrew) 'Yahweh saves', similar to the names of Joshua, Elijah, and Jesus. Isaiah is mentioned.
directly in the NT about 65 times, much more than any other prophet of the OT,
besides being mentioned by name about 20 times.
Isaiah was raised by God to prophesy in Jerusalem and its surroundings.
as a prophet of Judah (1.1). It is well known that Isaiah comes from a family of good social standing,
since he had easy access to the king. Isaiah was a well-versed man, with
versatility of expressions, rich in vocabulary, to the point that Jerônimo, one of the fathers of
primitive church, comparing it to the legendary Greek orator Demosthenes. Tradition presents
that he died during the reign of Manasseh, cut in half with a saw (cf.
Hb 11.37)
Isaiah calls a people (Jerusalem and Judah) to repentance who enjoyed
reigns of prosperity and peace, on one hand, and a dark age of prostitution
spiritual and social insensitivity, on the other hand. After the death of the kings Jeroboam II and
Uzias, king of Israel and Judah, respectively, God uses Assyria as His instrument.
to bring judgment against his sinful people. Uzziah tried to contain the Assyrian invasion with
a military agreement and this agreement lasted through the reigns of Uzias himself, Jotão, and Acaz,
where at this time the Assyrian kingdom demanded loyalty to its gods, and the religion in Judah
it had reached its lowest point up to that moment. Judah was free from immediate danger,
for it defeated Israel and Syria, but they remained captive in more subtle forms of slavery
(political-economic and spiritual).
The book of Isaiah (Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel) offers a powerful image.
of hope. Isaiah contrasts our true hope (Jesus) with other things that
they may have similarities with it and even seem convincing, but in the end, do not
we go through disappointments.
The message of this book is that: "The salvation promised by the LORD"
consists of the removal of the current rebel order and the establishment of a new order
theocentric under the direction of His Servant (The Suffering Servant - The Messiah), in Whom the
universal blessings (all notions – Gn 12) are realized.
The book of Isaiah is better understood if we divide it into three parts: 1-35
(judgment against a rebellious and anthropocentric people that maintains the nation over its
power);36-39 (demonstration of judgment and deliverance – king Hezekiah) and 40-66
establishment of a new divine order, in which the idolatrous rebellion will finally
punished, and the kingdom of universal blessing and salvation will be introduced by the Servant of
LORD.
We can generally say that the first half of Isaiah (I—35) contains
but judgment and melancholy, at the same time as the second half (40—66)
presents reasons to have hope.
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In summary, this book is not about the geopolitical situation during the time of Isaiah.
This is just the stage on which the drama of Isaiah unfolds. The prophet is very clear about
regarding what your visions are about (1.1). It is a vision about Judah and Jerusalem.
Specifically, about the rebellion of Judah and Jerusalem (1.27).
Summary of the Book:
In chapter 5, the people are referred to as a vineyard that, although planted by God, produces.
just sour grapes (5.4). God "waited for there to be justice, but there was
spilling of blood (oppression); righteousness, but heard cries of distress” (5.7).
In chapter 48, the Lord declares to them: 'You had no knowledge nor
understanding; since ancient times, your ear has been closed. I know how treacherous
you are; since birth you have been called a rebel.
In chapter 59, Isaiah declares to the people: 'But your wickedness has separated you from'
your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, and therefore He does not
you will hear." (59.2)
4-E in chapter 64, Isaiah laments: 64.6-7
It was in this situation that God called Isaiah to be a prophet. We want to know
What was the problem and the solution concerning the people during the time of Isaiah? And what about us,
we want to know in whom we should place our hope and trust?
Trust in other kings (Egypt – 31.1-2; Assyria and Babylon)
2) Trusting in other gods – idols (2.6-8; 41; 44; 57 and 65)
3) Trust in themselves (22.8-11; 29.10-16)
4) Trust in your unfaithful leaders (3.1-3, 14)
Who should we trust?
We often have the temptation, individually and collectively, to rest our
trust in the wrong things.
What motivates you in your life? What are your goals, your ambitions, your
real purposes? And what do you trust to achieve these ends?
And what about the church? Many churches rely on other things and not on God.
Is this thing the music? The growth of the church?
We, Christians, must trust only in the gospel of Jesus Christ. In
conclusion, there is no pastor, there is no renewed structure to submit to, there are no programs
incontestable that you adopt what is worthy of your trust. Only God is worthy of
our confidence. And that is exactly what Isaiah continues to say.
In chapter 40, Isaiah places the idols side by side with God in order to demonstrate the
the futility and madness of believing in anything other than the Eternal and powerful
Lord, the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
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Hope in the Coming of the King-Messiah
Exposition in Isaiah 32
Chapters 32 and 33 represent an alternative for the situation described in
chapters 30 and 31. There the false advice described trust in Egypt as hope
from Judah. Here God, the God who will free them from Assyria, is described as the genuine source
of the just government.
This chapter 32 is the contrast of initiated in chapter 7, which is a contrast between the
results of trusting in human resources and those of trusting in God. Trust
human resources leads to injustice, blindness, and destruction. But trust in
God leads to justice, clarity, integrity, and life. (talking about idols – Ps 115)
Your blessings will consist of both leaders and people showing a
inverse picture of what is so often seen in the present.
V1-2: Change in leaders - In these verses, Isaiah presents a new reality, very
different from what they were used to. The reality they lived was one of injustice and
corrupt practices at the highest levels of government. It is worth noting that the nation
was oppressed, in light of the agreement with Egypt. Isaiah then contrasts this reality with
a government of righteousness and justice. (Is 9)
In verse 1 we are presented with the Messiah-King; in verse 2 we are ...
presented the blessings of this government. In the same way that unjust governments did.
the people groan, on the contrary this King and His governors will be an overflowing source
a blessing for Your people, primarily because they will protect them from injustice and
violence.
It is interesting that in 25.4-5, the violence of the oppressors is compared with a
devastating storm, a torrential rain and scorching heat. In contrast
the princes are a 'hiding place' and a 'refuge' where the oppressed can
to flee.
V3-5: Change in people - The prophet now moves from the princes to the people. For
The conditions of the messianic kingdom will also be very different from the current ones. Now
the situation is that although they see and hear with their natural eyes and ears,
spiritually your eyes are closed (6.10; 29.9) and your ears are blocked,
a way that they do not understand the word and the work of the Lord (cf. 1.3; 42.20). In the future
messianic the people of God will be healed of that blindness and deafness. (Kingdom of God)
Verse 4 mentions a second fruit of spiritual renewal. It is highlighted
the extremes that are transformed and converge to the Kingdom of the Messiah. Thus, in this
time, the spiritual knowledge promised in verse 3 will not only be
shared by all, but everyone will be able to express it in a way
appropriate.
Verse 5 is the consequence of verses 3-4. Right is right, even if everyone
tell me it is wrong. Wrong is wrong even if everyone says it is right. In this...
the time people will have discernment to judge right and wrong. This discernment
today is given to us by the Holy Spirit.
V6-8: These verses are an expansion of the antecedents. The absurdity of the current confusion is
demonstrated by a more precise characterization of the "foolish", of the "characterless" and the
"noble". (v.6: lies about the Lord – system we live in).
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