Thus, they are utterly estranged. All the people of Judah took Uzziah, who was 16 years old, and made him king. Will God really give us anything we ask for if we ask in Jesus name? Thus, as we read in Isa 5:4, 8-23, Israel produced horrible fruit that was worthless. Now, God is going to speak to this man to call him to speak to the people! I. 1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lifted up, and the train of His robe filled the temple. But one comes forward who is found worthy. Though theres no longer a king in Israel with an empty throne, Isaiahs vision saw that God is still on His throne. It was because Isaiah at one point in his life depended on king Uzziah. God helped him in war against the Philistines and his 'fame spread for he became exceedingly strong'. Your email address will not be published. We seem to be living through an extended period of uncertainty now. On the relation of the call to the prophets previous life, see Introduction. My Uzziah may not be the same as your Uzziah. He recognises that God is the King who sits on the throne. That was the "Shekinah," or visible symbol of God. The first commandment says, I am the Lord, thy God; thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Jotham was but a child, and it calls to mind the words of Isa 3:4. Let me say a word or two about the ministration of loss and sorrow in preparing for the vision. c. He was also present to receive those who had made a decision to accept Jesus as their Savior and Lord. 2 Chron 26:16-21 tells us an event that took place privately in his life. Uzziah's reign was 52 years in the middle of the 8th century BC, and Isaiah must have begun his ministry a few years before Uzziah's death, probably in the 740s BC.He may have been contemporary for some years with Manasseh. In Isaiahs vision, he uses the Lord to describe what he saw. He was a prophet. Fulcrum Shift. b. He was sixteen years old when his father Amaziah died. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 3 And one cried to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of . But Isaiah received a vision. The train answers to the skirts of the glory of the Lord, who clothes Himself with light as with a garment (Exodus 33:22-23). It follows. We thought we didnt need God anymore. 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. The answer is that Isaiah saw Jesus enthroned in glory as the Savior from sin! So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). The heavenly temple is that super-terrestrial place, which Jehovah transforms into heaven and a temple, by manifesting Himself there to angels and saints. For I am a man of unclean lips, The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch The Video Below The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch on It is remarkable, also, that it is not the "usual" appearance of God in the temple to which he refers. Is the house of David good, and how is Jesus a part of it? 12 and the Lord removes people far away. As he worshipped obediently, he caught a glimpse of God, glorious and holy, and his robe filled where Isaiah was! "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. In response, Isaiah can only acknowledge that he is unclean. Within the ceremonial life of the nations covenant with the Lord, this means that he is impaired, polluted, defective, and so unfit to be used in any way connected with God. We have to choose this day who were going to serve. 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). It let me know who and what my king Uzziahs were. We are only able to do what we do because of your support. The earthquake that had terrified Jerusalem had left on his mind a vague sense of impending judgment. He set himself to seek God as Zechariah, the prophet, guided him (2 Chron 26:5). According to the biblical record, Uzziah's strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. Uzziah and Jotham are said to have done right in the sight of the Lord. Yet Davids reign had to await the death of Saul. by Bibianna Yeo. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. In the year that Uzziah died, Isaiah saw his vision of the temple and received his calling. In this vision Isaiah saw the reality of the whole invisible, spiritual world. The first 5 chapters of Isaiah provides for us insights into the spiritual state of Israel. We can do what no one else can do. King Uzziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. I, too, have seen such divine hindrances in my own ministry and have come to understand the mind of God in this. Jorams desecration of the temple resulted in the need for a 76-year time of cleansing, because 76 is the biblical number of cleansing. He had lived through the last twenty years or so of Uzziahs reign. Yet, he didnt see the Lord until Uzziah died. Both in the Book of Isaiah, and in the life of the prophet Isaiah, Chapter Six represents a pivotal moment in time. In his long career spanning the late eighth and early seventh century B.C.E., he advised several of the kings of Judah. 2Above him stood the seraphim. The doors are supposed to open, and the veil hiding the Holy of Holies to be withdrawn, unfolding to his view a vision of God represented as an Eastern monarch, attended by seraphim as His ministers of state (1Ki 22:19), and with a robe and flowing train (a badge of dignity in the East), which filled the temple. Uzziahs reign was a prosperous one, but we also see the seeds of their decline. '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 vi. 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. This means reverence on his part, but this reverence is a response. You successfully added to your cart! Encountered opposition from Syria and Israel. King Uzziah had prospered them greatly during his fifty-two year reign. Please make sure you adjust the Bundle Size and Quantity correctly for the amount you want to order. In this message, Dr. Charles Hughes challenges you to, To save items to a SermonFolder, please sign in to your account. All divine hindrances, whether implemented directly by God or through men, merely delay things to the proper time. Why didn't God give Esau back the blessing that Jacob stole? Here He is called Adonay, which suggests that this is Jesus Christ, rather than the Father Himself. (Isaiah 6:1 ESV) This was a big day for Judah, and the southern kingdom. that is, with leprosy; and so Jarchi and others interpret it, from the ancient writers; but the first sense is the best. But.When Uzziah died " He saw the Lord." Sometimes in order for us to get a proper view of who God is , somebody or something in our lives has to die. Thank you! Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. He warned both Israel and Judah of impending doom as a . Isaiah lived this name well, insisting that Judah's kings and people trust only in God, make no alliances with foreign nations, and refuse to fear anyone but God. Isaiah 6:1. The One on the throne planned for this Lamb to come to be slain. There is an Uzziah in each of our lives, and he needs to die if were going to see the Lord as we need to see Him. 26:4 ). 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. First of all, remember that it was "in the year that King Uzziah died" that Isaiah saw the Lord. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. All Rights Reserved. We, however, must live with the consequences. 20For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, nhave been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world,1 in the things that have been made. Recall that Isaiahs ministry began in the reign of King Uzziah of Judah (Isaiah 1:1). What are the Lords plans for Isaiah and the rest of human history? Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. We need to live in a way that reflects the fear of the Lord. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. As the ark was being transported, the oxen pulling the cart stumbled, and a man named Uzzah took hold of the ark. "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). The heart is the source, but the iniquity comes out the mouth. Thank you for visiting my blog Good Question. Where was God when you got pregnant out of wedlock? 1. 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. John quotes the words in this chapter, Isaiah 6:10, as applicable to Jesus Christ, and then adds John 12:41, 'these things said Esaias when he saw his glory, and spake of him.'. Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. [1] Everyones calling was established long before they actually were called to minister in a practical manner. The 2020 Tabernacles Conference is finished! As we read about Uzziahs life, it teaches us that we cannot be flippant and need to be cautious when iwe approach God. Leprosy is a biblical type of mortality (slow death). Hes not necessarily a man or woman. Here is what I say about that in my study guide to the book of Isaiah. But Uzziah was dead, and it felt like it would be all downhill from there. 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. The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. If you feel led to support this ministry, we deeply appreciate it. Thus, he secured Israels borders and also developed the country. 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. Isaiah speaks of a fourfold "filling" of the land - with. Jesus could not fully enter His ministry until John died (John 2:4). In verse 1, we see that Isaiah saw the Lord the year King Uzziah died. His reign was a good one because there were 80 good men as priests! He was sad and afraid because King Uzziah had died after 52 years as Judah's king.". from Harvard in English and American Literature and Language, a Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Gordon-Conwell, and a Ph.D. in the History of Christian Life and Thought, with a minor concentration in Bible, from Boston College, in the joint program with Andover Newton Theological School. The Rev. 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. His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. Introduction: 1. His mother's name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. The story of Gods faithfulness to my late wife and me during the 4 1/2 years when she battled ALS (Lou Gehrigs disease) with unfailing faith, joy, and courage. Do you want to be where God is? They also wrestled with uncertainty and questions. 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. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. Did Ruth seduce Boaz to get him to marry her? In 2 Chron 26:2, we read also of how he restored the city of Eloth. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. 2 Chron 26:6-15 also details for us his military conquests and victories, especially against the traditional enemies of the people of God the Philistines. 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. Will the countries around start pressing in on Judah? Try. The thing that makes everything find its proper place is if we encounter God. Ahaz. Isaiah will never forget this vital truth throughout his career, as he continually calls the people to trust in their God rather than in the strategies they might devise or the alliances they might form. He was watching over His word to perform it. Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. A good king in Jerusalem. 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