Day By Day - Isaiah 27
By Leanne Rich
Opening Thoughts:
There are truths in Scripture that can never be shaken. They cannot be watered down. They are black and white, never shades of grey.
In this chapter, we can see foretold the work of Jesus and the final end of God's enemies.
Keys Points:
1. The Lord's Sword
The sword of the Spirit is alluded to in verse 1, in the fight against and final defeat of Satan.
Ephesians 6:17 tells us to 'take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.'
Jesus demonstrated the use of the word of God against His bitter enemy, Satan, at the end of His 40 day fast in the desert. (Matthew 4:1-10).
We also use the sword of the Spirit to 'demolish strongholds' of error and falsehood (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).
For the serpent, the Sword brings defeat. It severs the hold that Satan claims to have over us. For the Christian, the Sword brings freedom and restoration; and the work of the Sword is continuous and unfailing.
2. The Lord's Vineyard (verses 2-3)
The commitment that God has for His children is steadfast:
“Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it."
In John 15:1-8, Jesus discusses our total reliance on God. Jesus described our interdependent relationship in the following way, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Verse 5)
Not only is our relationship one of interdependence, but we are also loved mightily by God. In Psalm 17:8 we are encouraged to call on the mercy of the Lord, as the apple of His eye, and as hidden under His protecting wing.
You and I are the apple of His eye!
3. The spread of the gospel foretold.
Verse 6 - 'In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit.'
Mark 16: 15 - 'He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."'
Matthew 28:19 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."
Now that we are adopted by God we have become children of Abraham, along with the Jews, and we participate in the rights and responsibilities of the children of God. One of our responsibilities is to make disciples.
A disciple follows the example of his teacher.
When we lived in Thailand we often saw the Buddhist monks leading their novices around the towns and villages, collecting food and blessing the people. Wherever the monk went he was accompanied by younger learners, who copied everything he did.
The role we are meant to have in this life is to draw people to us and teach by example what it means to follow Jesus and be obedient to God's word. As we all do this faithfully, eventually the gospel will spread to every corner of the world.
Final Thoughts:
This wonderful chapter of Isaiah foretells the coming of God's kingdom on earth, the destruction of Satan and God's love for His people. There are a lot more nuggets in this chapter. I'm sure the Holy Spirit will highlight more for you as you study this chapter.
Perhaps you can journal what you find that has a particular meaning.
Opening Thoughts:
There are truths in Scripture that can never be shaken. They cannot be watered down. They are black and white, never shades of grey.
In this chapter, we can see foretold the work of Jesus and the final end of God's enemies.
Keys Points:
1. The Lord's Sword
The sword of the Spirit is alluded to in verse 1, in the fight against and final defeat of Satan.
Ephesians 6:17 tells us to 'take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.'
Jesus demonstrated the use of the word of God against His bitter enemy, Satan, at the end of His 40 day fast in the desert. (Matthew 4:1-10).
We also use the sword of the Spirit to 'demolish strongholds' of error and falsehood (2 Corinthians 10:4–5).
For the serpent, the Sword brings defeat. It severs the hold that Satan claims to have over us. For the Christian, the Sword brings freedom and restoration; and the work of the Sword is continuous and unfailing.
2. The Lord's Vineyard (verses 2-3)
The commitment that God has for His children is steadfast:
“Sing about a fruitful vineyard: I guard it day and night so that no one may harm it."
In John 15:1-8, Jesus discusses our total reliance on God. Jesus described our interdependent relationship in the following way, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing." (Verse 5)
Not only is our relationship one of interdependence, but we are also loved mightily by God. In Psalm 17:8 we are encouraged to call on the mercy of the Lord, as the apple of His eye, and as hidden under His protecting wing.
You and I are the apple of His eye!
3. The spread of the gospel foretold.
Verse 6 - 'In days to come Jacob will take root, Israel will bud and blossom and fill all the world with fruit.'
Mark 16: 15 - 'He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation."'
Matthew 28:19 - "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations..."
Now that we are adopted by God we have become children of Abraham, along with the Jews, and we participate in the rights and responsibilities of the children of God. One of our responsibilities is to make disciples.
A disciple follows the example of his teacher.
When we lived in Thailand we often saw the Buddhist monks leading their novices around the towns and villages, collecting food and blessing the people. Wherever the monk went he was accompanied by younger learners, who copied everything he did.
The role we are meant to have in this life is to draw people to us and teach by example what it means to follow Jesus and be obedient to God's word. As we all do this faithfully, eventually the gospel will spread to every corner of the world.
Final Thoughts:
This wonderful chapter of Isaiah foretells the coming of God's kingdom on earth, the destruction of Satan and God's love for His people. There are a lot more nuggets in this chapter. I'm sure the Holy Spirit will highlight more for you as you study this chapter.
Perhaps you can journal what you find that has a particular meaning.
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