Isaiah 42:1-9
Mission of the Servant
Isaiah 42:10-25
Discipline of the Servant
Isaiah 43:1-13
A Promise to Regather The Unworthy
Isaiah 43:14-28
Israel Promised Deliverance From Babylon
Isaiah 44:1-8
God’s Forming of Israel
Isaiah 44:9-20
Idolatry is Foolishness
Isaiah 44:21-28
Prediction of Cyrus
Isaiah 45:1-13
Vindication of the Lord
Isaiah 45:14-25
The Lord Alone Can Save
Isaiah 46:1-13
Sovereign Control of God
Isaiah 47:1-15
The Humiliation of Babylon
The Lord Alone Can Save
Isaiah 45:14–25
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A twelve year old boy became a Christian during a revival. The next week at school his friends questioned him about the experience. “Did you see a vision?” asked one friend. “Did you hear God speak?” asked another. The youngster answered no to all these … More
This passage is God’s promise that when Egypt and the Sabeans (Arabs who came from Seba in Southern Arabia) shall fall down and acknowledge that Jehovah is the only God (v. 14). Though at times it may seem as if the Lord is hiding, He really is the Savior of Israel ( v. 15). The people who persist in idol worship will be ashamed but the believing Israelites will never be ashamed for they will enjoy God’s salvation forever (vv 16-17). The purpose for God’s creation is clearly stated as a place for men to dwell and for the salvation of mankind (vv 18-19). God’s promises are public and their fulfilment is sure.
God calls His people to assemble themselves from among the nations (Gentiles) and return to Him v. 20). He is not only superior to the idols of wood but He is the one who can predict the future with the accuracy that only the true and living god can do (v. 21). His invitation is to all the people of the earth; “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else." (v. 22). It was after hearing a sermon preached on this text that Charles Haddon Spurgeon, the famous Baptist preacher from England was converted.
God’s promise that will not be broken is that everyone will bow down and worship Him (v. 23). Everyone who is angry at Him will be terribly ashamed and turn to Him (v. 24). This chapter ends with the statement; “In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified” (vv. 25). Israel was to be the means through which the whole world would come to know God. However, God makes it clear that his people include all those who follow Him.Application
Why do I ever doubt God? I never have to be uncertain because His promises are sure.
Isaiah 45:14-25 (English Standard Version)
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