He was not much past thirty years of age, as being the incarnate Son of God, as the God- Man! He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free Sadly, not all who are of the physical lineage and descent of Israel would repent and put their faith in Him. That you find fulfillment in such a replacement is again another matter. And third, we are told that many of the rulers of Israel believed in Him [Jesus]. This shows that Isaiahs words apply primarily to Israel as a corporate entity and not just to individual Jews. In Jesus name. Verse-mapping is a technique of studying the Bible used to show the story of God's plan for each of us in the pages of On the twenty-third day of the seventh month he sent the people away to their tents, joyful and glad of heart for the good that the Lord had done for We often say that God is faithful. This last chapter of Acts describes an important encounter between Paul and leading men of the Jews in Rome (Acts 28:17). 1Mark S. Kinzer, Zionism is Luke-Acts, in The New Christian Zionism: Fresh Perspectives on Israel & the Land (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2016), 160. For this reason, it was natural for the authors of the New Testament to lift quotes from it while writing in Greek to the Church. 14(A)And Jesus returned (B)in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and (C)a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. Start for FREE. And the Isaiah Passage were about to notice comprised His Text that notable day, long ago in Nazareth. (His home town, one could say, where He had been raised. In Luke 2:52 fashion: And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Michael specializes in the areas of Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, Apologetics, and World Religions. Do Not Sell My Personal Information. First, Jesus directed the words of Isaiah 6 to Israels unbelief. Both now and forever. For thy maker, thy husband, the Lord of Hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israelthe God of the whole earth shall he be called. 3 Nephi 22:5; Isaiah 54:5. flourish after facing disaster and desolation After reading this, Jesus says, Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing (Luke 4:21). What countries have only 2 syllable in their name? What will happen if utensils used for fermentation and pickling are made of aluminum instead of stainless steel or glass? Plus, when you call "spiritual Israel" "a new nation" do you think of it as a geo-political entity? Second, John says that Isaiah understood his words in connection with JesusThese things Isaiah said because he saw His glory, and he spoke of Him. This reveals that Isaiah had a specific messianic hope. So that all who believe in Him would have forgiveness of sins, eternal life, and become citizens of the Kingdom of Heaven. His messianic prophecies are clearer and more explicit than those in any other Old Testament book. His work is comprehensive in scope and beautifully communicated. Jesus, at the conclusion to His great covenant speech, quoted Isaiah 54 in its entirety ( 3 Nephi 22 ). With John 12 the apostle John also quoted Isaiah 6:10 with some commentary: For this reason they could not believe, for Isaiah said again, He has blinded their eyes and He hardened their heart, so that they would not see with their eyes and perceive with their heart, and be converted and I heal them. These things Isaiah said because he saw His glory, and he spoke of Him. Isaiah is like a miniature Bible. But if I realize that the promises are fulfilled in the church, and then re-visit the OT promises to recognize that the promises were actually made to the believing remnant, it looks more like fulfillment. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18(K)The Spirit of the Lord (L)is upon me,because he has anointed meto (M)proclaim good news to the poor. It is precisely what you have done. During one of Jesuss early public teachings, He quotes from Isaiah 61 saying, The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. 29And they rose up and (AF)drove him out of the town and brought him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they could throw him down the cliff. For a full list of potential New Testament allusions to the deuterocanonical books, refer to this list compiled by Jimmy Akin. 13:14-15; Mark 4:11-12; Luke 8:10; John 12:40and once by Paul in Acts 28:26-27. Many today wonder about Christs words, too. The cities of Israel were the focus here. In Matthew 13:14-15 Jesus applied Isaiah 6:9-10 to unbelieving Israel: In their case the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, which says, You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; Matthew 7:5. It was His mission and purpose to bring about the fulfillment of these things. A national rejection of Jesus was occurring. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatsummary, with a link back to thispage. https://www.bibleconnection.com/what-does-isaiah-say-about-jesus 21And he began to say to them, Today (T)this Scripture (U)has been fulfilled in your hearing. 22And all spoke well of him and marveled at (V)the gracious words that were coming from his mouth. 17:1; 18:1; James 5:17; [Rev. They are seemingly in awe of His gracious words (Luke 4:22). Second, the text is really about the birth of King Hezekiah, not Jesus. This great poet and prophet was uncompromising, sincere, and compassionate. Of course, the reason people usually ask about the New Testament authors use of the Septuagint is because it contains the seven deuterocanonical books that are now omitted from Protestant Bibles. They say, Why wouldnt Jesus just heal the lame, restore the sight of the blind, and so on without having to quote the Scriptures? 11:20). But, since you ask, here is an example where the Greek gospels present Jesus as quoting the Septuagint: In Mark 7:67, Jesus quotes the LXX of Isaiah 29:13 when he says, Well did Isaiah 2, The Acts of the Apostles(Minneapolis: Fortress, 1990), 347. TheExaltedChrist.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. While performing signs and wonders, Jesus was proclaiming that those who were spiritually blind would understand their rebellion against God and repent. His fierce reaction appears disproportionate to the mixed attitudes of his audience. But the final twenty-seven chapters (like the twenty-seven books of the New Testament) declare a message of hope. For those who think only in earthly and worldly terms, they missed this higher agenda. Therefore Pilate entered again into the Praetorium, and summoned Jesus and said to Him, Are You the King of the Jews? Jesus answered, Are you saying this on your own initiative, or did others tell you about Me? Pilate answered, I am not a Jew, am I? The teachers in the Temple were astounded by His understanding and answers (Luke 2:42, 4647). These things sound good to us. Dr. Vlach was awarded the Franz-Delitzsch Prize 2008 for his dissertation, The Church as a Replacement of Israel: An Analysis of Supersessionism. He blogs here. Matthew 3:3 Voice in wilderness (Isaiah 40:3) Matthew 4:15 A light in darkness (Isaiah 9:1) Matthew 8:17 Carried our diseases (Isaiah 53:4) Matthew 12:18 Behold My Servant (Isaiah And (G)as was his custom, (H)he went to the synagogue on the Sabbath day, and he stood up (I)to read. The context of Isaiah 6:9-10 is the prophet Isaiahs commission to disobedient Israel around 740 B.C. On the previous thread, I believe I said something like, "It looks more like a fulfillment to me, " thereby acknowledging that there is an element of replacement. He came to fulfill the Scriptures. One might ask, How can a prophecy of Isaiah centuries earlier be fulfilled during Jesus day? The answer is that Israel is a corporate national entity with trans-generational implications. Why did Jesus perform these miracles? Essentially, Jesus quoted Isaiah 61 because God was bringing forth salvation through His Anointed One, and Jesus was affirming that He is the Anointed One, the Christ of God. 11:1-6), the lack of corporate belief by Israel brings a stinging rebuke in which both Jesus and Paul draw upon the words of Isaiah 6:9-10 for their current Jewish audiences. This encounter in Acts 28 parallels John 12 when Jesus quoted Isaiah 6:9-10 even though many of the Jewish leadership had believed. More than any other book of the Old Testament, the Book of Isaiah has been interpreted by Christians in an attempt to find evidence that it foresaw the coming of Jesus. ISAIAH, CHAPTER 61 JESUS FIRST SERMON! He was not much past thirty years of age, as being the incarnate Son of God, as the God- Man! Jesus, our Saviour! And the Isaiah Passage were about to notice comprised His Text that notable day, long ago in Nazareth. (His home town, one could say, where He had been raised. Lord God in heaven, please give us godly hatred for all that is sinful, because sin ruins us in many ways that we dont readily see or understand. ISAIAH, CHAPTER 61 . This page is not itself a Bible lesson suitable for class. All Rights Reserved. To keep the articles from becoming to lengthly, each group will Jesus affirms this, by stating that He was anointed to preach the gospel to the poor, sent to proclaim release to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, and to set free those who are oppressed (Luke 4:18). Isaiah 6:9-10 is quoted once each by the four gospel writersMatt. We shouldnt do what feels good, but satan can easily deceive us into believing that if it feels good then it must be good/right/of God. Luke 4:17-21New International Version. The surprise is that believing Gentiles, along with believing Jews, are included as well. ESV Children's Bible--soft leather-look, brown with let the children come design, ESV Large Print Value Thinline Bible (TruTone, Mahogany, Border Design), ESV Action Study Bible Boys, Virtual Leather, Slate Gray, ESV Scripture Journal: New Testament Set (Artwork by Ruth Chou Simons), ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: 19-Volume New Testament Boxed Set. English Standard Version (ESV). That all who repent, believe, and follow Him will be called children of God, and have eternal life in Jesus Christ. Klaus Baltzer, Deutero-Isaiah: A Commentary on Isaiah But perhaps the replacement has more to do with wrong expectations than original intent. Showing that the New Testament authors quoted from the LXX argues in favor of (though does not in itself prove) the inspiration of these seven books. Jesus promises something better. Did Jesus Quote Isaiah 29:13 against the Pharisees? And they said, (W)Is not this (X)Joseph's son? 23And he said to them, Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb, (Y)Physician, heal yourself. What we have heard you did (Z)at Capernaum, do here in your hometown as well. 24And he said, Truly, I say to you, (AA)no prophet is acceptable in his hometown. Its five stanzas present five different aspects of the saving work of Christ: For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. Nevertheless many even of the rulers believed in Him, but because of the Pharisees they were not confessing Him, for fear that they would be put out of the synagogue (John 12:39-42). So Jesus and Paul quoted the OT to pronounce severe judgment upon national Israel, even while welcoming individual believing Jews into the church. 15And (D)he taught in their synagogues, being glorified by all. A comprehensive reference on Old Testament Messianic prophecies. Protestant authors Archer and Chirichigno list 340 places where the New Testament cites the Septuagint but only 33 places where it cites from the Masoretic Text rather than the Septuagint (G. Archer and G. C. Chirichigno, Old Testament Quotations in the New Testament: A Complete Survey, 25-32). Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Regardless of the merits of your perspective it is not the mere angle of the viewer that leads to the conclusion that you have given a specimen of replacementism. Looking back into the OT, this should not have been a great surprise, but greater clarity comes with NT revelation. It is a spiritual entity. The phrase the Holy One of Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, 11:1-6), this meeting did not result in a corporate acceptance of Jesus as Messiah by the Jewish leadership. Home There's a link back to this page. Matthew 4:13-16 quotes Isaiah word for word in reference to Jesus ministry. Where is this scripture located in the Kings James bible? www.simplybible.com Copyright Ron Graham 2005. Matthew 23:27. The context of this statement is important. For ver. Continue Learning about Religious Studies. I expected you (or someone) topick up on thatstatement. If I take the promises to apply to all of national Israel, and then am told that they apply to the church which is spiritual Israel, it looks like replacement. JESUS FIRST SERMON! Many ponder why Jesus referenced Isaiah 61. Thankfully, Jesus and other New Testament authors affirm when Isaiah is speaking about Jesus in their letters. Yes, Paul, I can see that this is a replacement. What you stated was a removal of one entity and the setting up of another "new" entity, minus the national promises of the covenants. Jesus was showing them that Gods salvation had appeared in the person of Jesus Christ, according to Gods Word. I do. An accusation frequently trotted out against the New Testament is that it allegedly misquotes or even deceitfully alters the Old Testament. Is the new Israel a geo-political entity? What did Isaiah proclaim about Jesus? Certainly, Paul must have been pleased with these Jewish believers but his strong words indicated that he was hoping for more. You will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; He was pointing them to the faithfulness of a God who always keeps His promises and who declared all of these things in advance. Why? (Isaiah 53:1), Romans 10:20 Found by those who sought me not (Isaiah 65:1), Romans 10:21 Disobedient and obstinate people (Isaiah 65:2), Romans 11:8 A spirit of stupor (Isaiah 29:10), Romans 11:26 Deliverer from Zion (Isaiah 59:20), Romans 11:26 When I forgive their sins (Isaiah 27:9), Romans 11:34 The mind of the Lord (Isaiah 40:13), Romans 14:11 Every knee shall bow (Isaiah 45:23), Romans 15:12 Hope for Gentiles (Isaiah 42:4), Romans 15:12 The Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:10), Romans 15:21 They shall understand (Isaiah 52:15), 1Corinthians 1:19 The wisdom of the wise (Isaiah 29:14), 1Corinthians 2:9 Eye has not seen (Isaiah 64:4), 1Corinthians 14:21 Speak in strange tongues (Isaiah 28:11), 1Corinthians 15:32 Tomorrow we may die (Isaiah 22:13), 1Corinthians 15:54 Death swallowed up (Isaiah 25:8), 2Corinthians 6:2 Acceptable time, day of salvation (Isaiah 49:8), 2Corinthians 6:17 Come out from among them (Isaiah 52:11), 1Peter 1:25 God's word abides forever (Isaiah 40:6), 1Peter 2:6 Precious corner stone (Isaiah 28:16), 1Peter 2:8 Stone of stumbling (Isaiah 8:14), 1Peter 2:22 He committed no sin (Isaiah 53:9), 1Peter 2:24 By his stripes you were healed (Isaiah 53:5), 1Peter 3:14 Do not be in fear (Isaiah 8:12), Galatians 4:27 Rejoice barren woman (Isaiah 54:1), Ephesians 6:14-17 Belt, breastplate, helmet (Isaiah 11:5, 59:17), Hebrews 2:13 The children God has given me (Isaiah 8:17-18), Revelation 3:7 The key of David (Isaiah 22:22), Other pages in this article And when He stood up to read, 17 Some Jewish leaders believed in Jesus the Messiah. 20And he rolled up the scroll and gave it back to the attendant and (R)sat down. Doubtless you will quote to me this proverb. When he speaks about Christ, Isaiah sounds more like a New Testament writer than an Old Testament prophet. Why doesn't this strongly support the view that national Israel has been set aside in favor of spiritual Israel, a new nation composed of believing Jews and believing Gentiles? But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men". Our background pages in "IsaiahGleanings" provide a reference for the student of Isaiah. Luke 24:27, 44), Johns Gospel insists that the true meaning of the Old Testament centers on Jesus (1:46; 5:3947). 17And (J)the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. While probably encouraged by the remnant of Jewish men who believed (Rom. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Yet according to Matthew 11:20-24 Jesus rebuked the cities of Israel for their unbelief: Then He began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles were done, because they did not repent (Matt. Yet, He was always doing it for the purpose that whether a person was physically healed or not, they would repent and believe the gospel so that their souls would be made well with God through Jesus as they were granted eternal life. However, the real issue is not what our perspectives lead us to believe, but what do the Scriptures teach? Isaiah did make many prophecies regarding the coming Messiah. Numerous passages of Isaiah have been assigned meanings considered consistent with the New Testament. Just as Israel did not believe the words of Elijah (Luke 4:26) and Israel did not believe Elisha (Luke 4:27). The second half of Isaiah opens with the voice of one crying in the wilderness calling upon Gods people to prepare the way for their coming Lord, God himself. Judah has sinned; the surrounding nations have sinned; the whole Earth has sinned. Trinity Western University. He leaves out the day of vengeance of our God. All of this was to happen for a purpose: that an everlasting covenant would be made with them (Isaiah 61:8), that they would rejoice in the Lord, exult in God (Isaiah 61:10), and that He may be glorified (Isaiah 61:3b). Isaiah is frequently quoted in the New Testament, and this page gives you the references and links them to the appropriate lesson in the series called "Isaiah Gleanings". 17 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. These include the claim that Isaiah 7:14 prophesied the birth of a virgin and therefore, presumably, of Jesus, the Servant Songs, which now are seen as referring to Jesus, What exactly was Jesus proclaiming when He quoted Isaiah 61? Hear with their ears, Nor was Jesus sent simply for the purpose of enhancing their earthly lives through physical means. Yet when a particular OT passage is cited multiple times, we do well to study why the NT persons and writers viewed this text as so important. For the heart of this people has become dull, Son of Amoz, a prophet in Jerusalem during 40 years, 740701 B.C. Obey your King. Isaiah's preaching. In this particular translation, Jesus (quoting Isaiah) says that. 53:4, 56:7, 66:1. 4:17). The Significance of the Five Quotations of Isaiah 6:9-10 in During one of Jesuss early public teachings, He quotes from Isaiah 61 saying, The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He anointed Me to preach the gospel to the poor. Jesus was quick to wield His Sword, which is the Word of God. This page is also a worthwhile personal study and is a handy help. The disagreement between the believing and unbelieving Jews led Paul to quote Isaiah 6:9-10 with its message of judgment for unbelieving corporate Israel. 5(K)Strangers shall stand and tend your flocks;foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers;6(L)but you shall be called the priests of the Lord;they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God;(M)you shall eat the wealth of the nations,and in their glory you shall boast.7(N)Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion;instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot;therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion;they shall have everlasting joy. "Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying 'This people honoreth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me'. Jesus was sent to preach the gospel, to proclaim release to the captives, to open the eyes of the blind, to set free those who are oppressed, and so on. It doesnt really matter if Jesus was quoting Scripture in Hebrew or Aramaic if the Holy Spirit chooses to use the Septuagint when translating his words into Greek. Jesus used Gods Word to resist the devil (Matt 4:111, Luke 4:1-13) at the beginning Just as it was written, Christ came and brought light to the dark place on the other side of the Jordan, in Galilee. So when Jesus quotes Isaiah 6 in Matthew 13 and says the prophecy of Isaiah is being fulfilled, He connects Isaiah 6 with the unbelief of Israel during His earthly ministry. the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit; they shall raise up the former devastations; foreigners shall be your plowmen and vinedressers; they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God; instead of dishonor they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in their land they shall possess a double portion; and their descendants in the midst of the peoples; he has covered me with the robe of righteousness. At first, the crowd is speaking well of Him. The Lord is salvation. 61(A)The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me,because the Lord has (B)anointed meto bring good news to the poor;[a]he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,to proclaim liberty to the captives,and (C)the opening of the prison to those who are bound;[b]2(D)to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor,(E)and the day of vengeance of our God;to comfort all who mourn;3to grant to those who mourn in Zion(F)to give them a beautiful headdress instead of ashes,(G)the oil of gladness instead of mourning,the garment of praise instead of a faint spirit;(H)that they may be called oaks of righteousness,the planting of the Lord, (I)that he may be glorified. Thus there is a heavy Israelite context to this encounter and Paul takes the Jewish element of this encounter very seriously. It can be what our itching ears want to hear. Tap a Lookup below to generate a list oflessons. All quotations of Isaiah 6:9-10 in the NT occur in the context of national Israels unbelief in Jesus as Messiah and the kingdom of God He presented as near (Matt. Isaiah, the St. Isaiah 52:13 53:12 is the central passage of the consolation section (chapters 40-66). If this magazine were about ten pages longer, perhaps. Your own nation and the chief priests delivered You to me; what have You done? Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world. Matthew 10:5-7 reveals that the kingdom message at this time was only for the lost sheep of the house of Israel. Well brother, that is replacement theology clear as day. The girl that showed her breast on Joe Dirt? Isaiah maintained close contact with the royal court, but his exhortations against alliances with foreign powers were not always well received. So, the people would be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the Lord (Isaiah 61:3b), priests of the Lord, and ministers of God (Isaiah 61:6) by turning to the Lord. There are two problems with this. Even today, many are seeking a savior who will give them all that their heart desires. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Hear with their ears, 27And (AD)there were many lepers[a] in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed, (AE)but only Naaman the Syrian. 28When they heard these things, all in the synagogue were filled with wrath. For we saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him. When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. This is also referred to as the Remnant, or Spiritual Israel. Who is the actress in the otezla commercial? somewhere around 700 years between the birth of Jesus and In Luke 4:18, 19 (ESV translation), we read that Jesus reads from a scroll of the prophet Isaiah. Either way, it doesnt matter, because the Greek New Testament is inspired, and the Holy Spirit chose to have the sacred authors repeatedly cite the LXX. Understand with their hearts, 6:9, 7:14, 9:1-2. This passage from the prophet Isaiah was written down around 700 years before Jesus was born! Paul then testified about the kingdom of God and tried to persuade them concerning Jesus from the Law and the Prophets (i.e. Paul of the Old Testament, was evidently from a distinguished Jewish family. He also told them, I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel (28:20). And that in spite of the author's apparent DT perspective. Render the hearts of this people insensitive, The first background page has information on the kings of Judah in Isaiahs time. The people were not automatically saved and given a right standing before God simply because they were of descendants of Israel. Jesus quotes Isaiah to highlight the disconnect between God and the people, but he also quoted Isaiah to remind people of the comfort God will bring through Him as the Lamb of God and the reigning King. What is the main message of Isaiah? KnoWhy # 216 October 25, 2016 Dawn on the land of Desolation, James Fullmer. I have divided these nine quotes into three groups: 1. However, from my perspective, the promises were made to believing Jews, not all the nation. :) I know this looks like replacement to you. Many people have found the Thompson Chain-Reference As humans, we are not often satisfied. • Surely you can see this? 1. Isaiah foretold of Christs ministry to commence in Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2). And with their ears they scarcely hear, God created us to surrender our minds, thoughts, feelings, motives to the molding and guidance of His Word, to be lead and counseled by His Holy Spirit. Otherwise they would see with their eyes, (emphasis added). But what does God's What does saving faith in Jesus Christ look like? Answer (1 of 7): Why didnt Jesus ever quote Isaiah 7:14 during his ministry? 13:54-58; Mark 6:1-6], Matt. They expected to see physical and the here and now, while Jesus was more focused on the spiritual and the eternal. Would it be possible for you to cite the Scripture passages that Jesus used when he quoted from the Greek Septuagint (LXX) and what Septuagint passages are clearly alluded to in the New Testament? By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from HarperCollins Christian Publishing (501 Nelson Place, Nashville, TN 37214 USA) providing information about products and services of HCCP and its affiliates. Septuagint was the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament. Tap the title next to the arrow to show thatarrangement. These include the claim that Isaiah 7:14 prophesied the birth of a virgin and therefore, presumably, of Jesus, the Servant Songs, which now are seen as referring to Jesus, and many others.Christians sometimes refer to the the Book of Isaiah because of the allusions to Jesus that they find within it. Tim Maas Retired Quality Assurance Specialist with the U.S. Army I would say that Jesus quoted the passage in the way that He did because the portion that He quoted was the He quotes Isaiah 7:14, saying it is a prophecy that one day a virgin will give birth. Everyone who is of the truth hears My voice. (John 18:3337). 2Robert C. Tannehill, The Narrative Unity of Luke-Acts, vol. Verse Concepts. Because Old Testament prophets, like Isaiah, stated that God was going to send One who would restore the nation of Israel. When Jesus taught, He often explained things concerning Himself that were recorded in the Old Testament. Not to say that good feelings are wrong, but just that we ought to be on high alert of WHAT we feel and if those feelings are according to what God deems true and good, or are those feelings a deception from satan to deceive us into doing evil. Jesus says that His followers will have trouble in this life, that there will be persecution for believing in Him and living a life devoted to Him. The Lord told the Nephites that great are the words of Isaiah, and the prophet Nephi confessed, my soul delighteth in his words for he verily saw my Redeemer, even as I have seen him (2 Nephi 11:2). This was done so that they would be clothed with salvation and righteousness (Isaiah 61:10) and that the Lord God would cause righteousness and praise to spring up before all the nations (Isaiah 61:11). The common abbreviation for itLXX, or the Roman numerals for 70come from a legend that the first part of the Septuagint was done by 70 translators. ( Eph 6:17 , Heb 4:12) Jesus was able to answer questions posed to Him with, it is written, because He knew Gods Word. They simply want a physical savior. But Jesus could have only quoted from the Hebrew, and the New Testament authors later used the Greek translation to record the fact. This gathering of Jewish leaders offers a formality to this encounter and indicates more than just a happenstance gathering of individual Jews. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brothers eye. Required fields are marked *. For the heart of this people has become dull, The first thirty-nine chapters (like the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament) are filled with judgment upon immoral and idolatrous men. And the eyes of all in the synagogue were (S)fixed on him. More explicitly than the other Gospels (though cf. And you will keep on seeing, but will not perceive; You may unsubscribe from these email communications at any time. Thus, the condemnation of Isaiah 6:9-10 again applied. Isaiah Part 2. Three factors are noteworthy here. How many lanes are there in standard athletic track? If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at yourprivacy@harpercollins.com. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn", **And, of course, there were a number of prophecies from Isaiah that were fulfilled in Jesus (John 12:37, 38 / Isaiah 53:1) (Matthew 1:22+23 / Isaiah 7:14). Tap the title next to the arrow to show thatarrangement. Judgment must come, for God cannot allow such blatant sin to go unpunished forever. There certainly is no idea that the church has replaced the traditional concept of Israel.. Even though many rulers in Israel believed in Jesus the leadership as a whole did not, even to the point of intimidating others Jewish leaders who believed. Isaiah. (Matthew 2:14). And so, Jesus referred to Isaiah 61 in the presence of this group gathered in the Synagogue, so that they would understand that God had brought forth His Messiah, and that He (Jesus) was in their presence. The Book of Isaiah is the first of 17 prophetic books in the Old Testament. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: 18 The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because For this I have been born, and for this I have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Even though these Jewish leaders do not believe in Jesus Paul calls them Brethren, and he identifies with them by referring to our people and our fathers (28:17). Thomas R. Hatina. No. 1 It was custom in the ancient Near East to conclude a covenant Matthews Use of Isaiah 7:14 With that set out, we finally come to the scene in question, where Matthew quotes Isaiah 7:14. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatsummary, with a link back to thispage. Isaiahs message to Israel would not result in the nations repentance but would result in their being further hardened: He [the Lord] said, Go, and tell this people: Keep on listening, but do not perceive; Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. For those who may not know, the Septuagint was the Greek translation of the Hebrew Old Testament. The same list as above, but arranged in the order that the quotes appear in the book of Isaiah. 4. Jesus replied, You hypocrites! 16(E)And he came to (F)Nazareth, where he had been brought up. Unfortunately, many missed the true substance of these declarations. If you read on in Luke 4, the reaction to Christs declaration can be confusing. California Privacy Rights. 25But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when (AB)the heavens were shut up three years and six months, and a great famine came over all the land, 26and Elijah was sent to none of them (AC)but only to Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, to a woman who was a widow. This passage is applied to Israel as a corporate entity even though some individual Jews were believing in Jesus. See answer (1) Best Answer. 1 Even though some Israelites believed in Jesus and thus comprised the remnant of Israel (see Rom. Keep on looking, but do not understand. Isaiah never actually uses the name Jesus, so we must be careful not to go beyond what is written when interpreting Isaiah. Kinzer asks an appropriate question: Why does Paul respond so negatively to what Christians today might consider a rather successful evangelistic encounter? 2. What is the essence of making a thin smear? Fulfilled Prophecies, Incarnate, Questions, everything wrong with modern Christianity., Mission And Purpose - Isaiah 61 - 10.7.2018. Thus, Israels national rejection of Jesus, even in spite of the belief of many rulers of Israel, is cause for the application of Isaiah 6:10 to the corporate entity of Israel in Jesus day. More broadly, people wonder why He often referenced the Scriptures (what modern Christians refer to as the Old Testament). And hear with their ears, Michael J. Vlach, Ph.D. (Twitter: @mikevlach) is Professor of Theology at The Masters Seminary where he has been teaching full time since 2006. Then we are told that these Jewish leaders came to Paul at his lodging in large numbers (28:23). What is the point of the reference? It is important to understand that Jesus had frequent interactions with crowds of people that contained at least some who were looking, and waiting for, the coming Messiah: Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? Verse 25 indicates that the two groups could not agree and this hindered a unified belief in Jesus as Messiah by Israel as a corporate entity. Well, hes not saying that Isaiah made a prediction 750 years earlier that was finally coming true. This should not be overlooked. An Unpopular Appraisal. | Bible Topics Israels unbelief in Isaiahs day can be heightened or fulfilled by the unbelief of Israel during the time of Jesus first coming. Hebrew scriptures) from morning until evening. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath. Therefore, the crowd was outraged. Isaiah, the Shakespeare of the prophets has often been called the evangelical prophet because of his incredibly clear and detailed messianic prophecies. I am Founderof Telos Ministries, and Senior Pastor at Agape Bible Church in N. Ca. That they did not need to wait for someone else, that there was not another One who they should be expecting, but that the Christ had come. "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me to set at liberty those who are oppressed ." | The Hub BBR 16:1 (2006) p. 79. And if what we feel is in accordance to any evil, we need to pray to God asking Him to give us instant realization of what we feel and think, if those feelings and thoughts are from God or satan. He has sent Me to proclaim release to the captives, And recovery of sight to the blind, To set free those who are oppressed, To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord. (Luke 4:1819). This article contains content from the NKJV Open Bible. And their eyes dim, Do you believe this? But for Paul this was not a successful encounter. You will keep on hearing, but will not understand; So why does Matthew quote Isaiah 7:14 and claim it is a fulfillment of Isaiahs prophecy? have been around 700 years before the birth of Jesus. Concerning the encounter in Acts 28 Kinzer notes, This scene makes little sense if we view Pauls audience as a collection of Jewish individuals and Pauls aim in addressing them as the salvation of as many of them as possible.1Instead what Paul was after was a communal decision of belief in Jesus as the Messiah as Tannehill points out: The presence of disagreement among the Jews is enough to show that Paul has not achieved what he sought. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, But, while the New Testament authors quoted the LXX frequently, it does not necessarily follow that Christ did. He left out the part about the kingdom being there. What are userless computers typically controlled by? And, He is worthy of our sincerest worship and devotion, even if it costs us everything else. And they have closed their eyes; It urges readers to humble themselves before the Holy One of Israel.. And I would heal them.. The result of this all-day encounter is described in verse 24: Some were being persuaded by the things spoken, but others would not believe. Thus, some Jewish leaders were persuaded by Paul and believed, yet others did not believe. JESUS FIRST SERMON! The Messiah is coming as a Savior and a Sovereign to bear a cross and to wear a crown. And return and be healed.. Redirecting to https://jewsforjesus.org/learn/jesus-references-to-old-testament-scriptures (308) 30But (AG)passing through their midst, he went away. [c]4(J)They shall build up the ancient ruins;they shall raise up the former devastations;they shall repair the ruined cities,the devastations of many generations. (ASV), Luke 4:17-21 is the account of Jesus quoting from Isaiah 61:1+2 and making personal application. It is everything wrong with modern Christianity.. 12:25-32). The main message of Isaiah is that God is trustworthy. See Book of Mormon Central, Why Did Jesus Mix Together Micah and Isaiah (3 Nephi 20:25), KnoWhy 214 (October 21, 2016). To Him alone be all the glory, honor, and praise. Jesus quotation of Isaiah 6:9-10 in connection with national Israels unbelief and Jesus giving of parables is found also in Mark and Luke: And He was saying to them, To you has been given the mystery of the kingdom of God, but those who are outside get everything in parables, so that while seeing, they may see and not perceive, and while hearing, they may hear and not understand, otherwise they might return and be forgiven. (Mark 4:11-12), His disciples began questioning Him as to what this parable meant. 11:2; 42:1; 48:16; Cited Luke 4:18, 19. WRONG. 16-30, [Matt. We know for certain that Jesus quoted the Hebrew Old Testament at times, since he read from the scrolls in the synagogue. Throughout the book, God is calling His people to repentance, telling them of the judgement that is coming, and comforting the remnant by promising that He would restore to their land after captivity. But not all will believe in Him. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatpage with a link back to thisone. The people sitting there that day wondered at the words Jesus was speaking (Luke 4:22). Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you, for he wrote, These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. As Isaiah stated, the promise of salvation was for those who were mourning their rebellion against God (Isaiah 61:2), those who repented in ashes (Isaiah 61:3). And He said, To you it has been granted to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God, but to the rest it is in parables, so that seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand. (Luke 8:9-10). Matthew 15:7-9 which records Jesus quoting Isaiah 29:13+14: "Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying 'This people honoreth me with their lips; But their heart is far from me'. Tap the title above, next to the arrow, to go to thatpage with a link back to thisone. Copy. Jesus Begins His Ministry - And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to Galilee, and a report about him went out through all the surrounding country. The first two that come to mind are: Matthew 15:7-9 which records Jesus quoting Isaiah 29:13+14: "Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy 8(O)For I the Lord love justice;I hate robbery and wrong;[d](P)I will faithfully give them their recompense,(Q)and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.9Their offspring shall be known among the nations,and their descendants in the midst of the peoples;all who see them shall acknowledge them,that they are an offspring the Lord has blessed. Jesus doesnt promise that all will be rich or that all will have perfect health. The Rejection at Nazareth 16 Then Jesus came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. Jesus did many physical healings to demonstrate the power, glory, and graciousness of God. 2 His education is evident in his impressive vocabulary and style. By the first century, the LXX was the Bible of Greek-speaking Jews and so was the most frequently used version of the Old Testament in the early Church. GN Barkmanobjects, "Why doesn't this strongly support the view that national Israel has been set aside in favor of spiritual Israel, a new nation composed of believing Jews and believing Gentiles?" 5:1; 13:2], 1 Kgs. Someone who will heal sickness, grant them riches, and provide them with unending happiness. 29:13, 40:3, 42:1-4. There's a link back to this page. (Isaiah 53:1), John 12:39 Closed eyes and ears (Isaiah 6:10), Acts 7:48 Heaven is my throne (Isaiah 66:1), Acts 8:32 A lamb to the slaughter (Isaiah 53:7), Acts 13:34 The blessings of David (Isaiah 55:3), Acts 13:47 A light for the Gentiles (Isaiah 49:6), Acts 28:25 Closed eyes and ears (Isaiah 6:9), Romans 2:24 Blasphemy among Gentiles (Isaiah 52:5), Romans 3:15-17 Feet swift to shed blood (Isaiah 59:7-8), Romans 9:19-21 Potter and the clay (Isaiah 29:16), Romans 9:27 Remnant shall be saved (Isaiah 10:22), Romans 9:29 As Sodom and Gomorrah (Isaiah 1:9), Romans 9:33 Stone of stumbling (Isaiah 8:14), Romans 9:33, 10:11 Believers not disappointed (Isaiah 28:16), Romans 10:15 How beautiful the feet (Isaiah 52:7), Romans 10:16 Who has believed our report? Their ears dull, He had great religious and political influence during the reign of Hezekiah, whose chief advisor he was. Privacy Policy. According to Matthew 3:2; 4:17; and 10:5-7 the nearness of the kingdom was being presented to Israel. You did notdisappoint. Isaiah completed his book sometime after 732 BCE. But these are not the words of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. Why were they waiting for the Messiah? The crowds quickly turn on Him, even attempting to kill Him (Luke 4:2829)! However, Jesus (knowing the true state of their hearts) goes on to declare more truth to them. We are not told which of these two groups was larger but there seems to be a significant number who believed. The presence of significant opposition shows that this is not going to happen.2. 11:6], ch. Why Did Jesus Quote All of Isaiah 54? That was what Paul was seekingbelief in Jesus as Messiah by Israel as represented by its leadership. and as a garden causes what is sown in it to sprout up. he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted. Was only this portion fulfilled? Matthew | Mark | Luke | John | Acts | Romans | Corinthians | Peter | Other | Isaiah, Matthew 1:23 Virgin with child (Isaiah 7:14), Matthew 3:3 Voice in wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), Matthew 4:15 A light in darkness (Isaiah 9:1), Matthew 8:17 Carried our diseases (Isaiah 53:4), Matthew 12:18 Behold My Servant (Isaiah 42:1), Matthew 12:21 Hope for Gentiles (Isaiah 42:4), Matthew 13:14 Closed eyes and ears (Isaiah 6:9), Matthew 15:7 They worship in vain (Isaiah 29:13), Matthew 21:13 A house of prayer (Isaiah 56:7), Mark 1:2 Voice in wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), Mark 4:12 Closed eyes and ears (Isaiah 6:9), Mark 7:6 They worship in vain (Isaiah 29:13), Mark 9:48 Fire is not quenched (Isaiah 66:24), Mark 11:17 A house of prayer (Isaiah 56:7), Mark 15:28 Numbered with transgressors (Isaiah 53:12), Luke 2:32 Light to the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:6, 49:6), Luke 3:4 Voice in wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), Luke 4:17 He anointed me to preach (Isaiah 61:1), Luke 8:10 Closed eyes and ears (Isaiah 6:9), Luke 19:46 A house of prayer (Isaiah 56:7), Luke 22:37 Numbered with transgressors (Isaiah 53:12), John 1:23 Voice in wilderness (Isaiah 40:3), John 6:45 All be taught ofGod (Isaiah 54:13), John 12:38 Who has believed our report? They describe many aspects of the Person and work of Christ in His first and second advents, and often blend the two together. The Legacy of Studying Gods Word | NIV Verse Mapping Bibles. Amen, Your email address will not be published. Your email address will not be published. But in vain do they worship me, Teaching as their doctrines the precepts of men". Such is the case with Isaiah 6:9-10, a text quoted in the NT five times in connection with national Israels rejection of Jesus as Messiah. Jesus, The Fourth Gospel explicitly quotes the Old Testament far less frequently than the Synoptic Gospels do. However, while Jesus only referenced the first few verses of Isaiah 61, He intended to open the eyes of His audience to what God promised throughout the entire passage. Therefore, not all will take part in the promise. All quotations of the Old Testament (OT) in the New Testament (NT) are significant. Those who were held captive by their own sinful nature would be freed to not walk any longer according to the flesh but instead to walk by the Spirit through faith in Christ. Believing Jews receive fulfillment, as faith is the condition for obtaining God's promises. The use of this passage by the NT writers seems to support the view taught by McClain that Paul, like Jesus and Peter before him, was extending the offer of the kingdom to the Jewish national leadership in Rome. Was all of Isaiah 61 fulfilled? When Jesus referred to the Scriptures, He was showing that He was the Messiah. A common example used is the But, since you ask, here is an example where the Greek gospels present Jesus as quoting the Septuagint: In Mark 7:67, Jesus quotes the LXX of Isaiah 29:13 when he says, Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the precepts of men.. The five references to Isaiah 6:9-10 concern national Israels unbelief in Jesus the Messiah and a rejection of the kingdom of God. Then with Matthew 12 the religious leaders of Israel expressed their rejection of Jesus as Messiah when they attributed His miracles to Satan and thus committed blasphemy against the Holy Spirit (Matt. | List And I would heal them.. The Old Testament has over three hundred prophecies about the first advent of Christ, and Isaiah contributes a number of them. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright HarperCollins Publishers. And they have closed their eyes, This site also participates in other affiliate programs and is compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: And the scroll of Isaiah the prophet was handed to Him. And He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: And the book of the prophet Isaiah was handed to Him. And He opened the book and found the place where it was written, As Jesus speaks in Luke 4:2127, He states that He fulfilled this promise made by God. But why would Paul do this when some of the Jewish leaders in Rome did believe in Jesus? Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. 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