I. The Book of Isaiah uses "the year that king Uzziah died" as a reference point for describing the vision in which Isaiah sees his vision of the Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 6:1). Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. 1 However Uzziah's success made him prideful and that led to his downfall. (a) God does not show himself to man in his majesty but according as man's capacity to comprehend him, that is, by visible signs as John the Baptist saw the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. As we read about Uzziahs life, it teaches us that we cannot be flippant and need to be cautious when iwe approach God. King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. Isaiah's lofty view of our Lord gives us a sense of God's greatness, mystery, and power. This, the fifty-third chapter of Isaiah, is all about Jesus Christ and is a theological powerhouse in its incorporation of sin and Christ's atoning sacrifice for sin. I hope youve found what you were looking for. Everyones calling was established long before they actually were called to minister in a practical manner. Meanwhile, the Assyrian empire was growing in strength and size and threatening the entire region. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the lord high and exalted, seated on a throne, and the train of his robe filled the temple. It is in this setting that God meets His people. The first commandment says, I am the Lord, thy God; thou shalt have no other gods before Me. Isaiah is the prophet of Salvation. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. Will His purposes come true? There are many examples of such hindrances. When the Bible speaks about God it speaks about the living God. 26:15). The design of this magnificent vision was not only to impress the prophet with a sense of the holiness of God, but also to give additional weight to his commission, as having been derived immediately from the divine majesty; compare Isaiah 6:9-10. At his death the nation remembered Uzziah as their best and ablest ruler since King Solomon. All Rights Reserved. Yet, he didnt see the Lord until Uzziah died. Will they know the wealth, success and blessing under Uzziahs reign? In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up. The chapter gives us the narrative of the solemn call of Isaiah to the office of a prophet. 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. He was a consulting editor to the International Bible Society (now Biblica) for The Books of the Bible, an edition of the New International Version (NIV) that presents the biblical books according to their natural literary outlines, without chapters and verses. Everything in history and time is in His hands. It is impossible to behold the Lord's glory when we are filled with self-love and are pursuing our own will and way. Isaiah 6:1 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. What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. King Uzziah had a wide range of achievements, and his fame spread far, for he was marvelously helped, till he was strong (2 Chron 2:15b). It is only 14 generations, because the four kings of Judah above were expunged from the record. Will the army be able to sustain its strength? Became king at 25 years of age. Q. This assertion that he had seen God was, according to tradition (not sanctioned by Isa 1:1; see [692]Introduction), the pretext for sawing him asunder in Manasseh's reign (Heb 11:37). He also loved the soil (2 Chron 26:10), revealing how he is not just a military man. That was the "Shekinah," or visible symbol of God. Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. (2) It was the manifestation of Yahweh in the person of the Messiah, of the 'only begotten Son who hath revealed or declared him,' that he saw Such manifestations of God have been made often, and all that the declaration of Isaiah implies, of necessity, is, that he had a vision of God incarnate seated in glory, from whom he now received a new commission to go out and proclaim the truth to that wicked and rebellious generation. Pride led to his downfall. The book-to-blog version of the book I co-authored with Dr. Stephen J. Godfrey on creationism, paleontology, and biblical interpretation. (See Isa. This is the Uzziahs life that also forms the context of Isa 1-5 that we have read in the previous weeks studies. His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. They also wrestled with uncertainty and questions. The Messiah was seen seated on a throne as a king; clothed in a large, loose, flowing robe, in the manner of oriental monarchs, and surrounded by his ministers. God graciously shows what is true He is on the throne and His robe fills where Isaiah is. Why did God let Saul keep ruling, and why did Sauls army hunt an innocent man. The peoples obstinacy unto desolation, Isaiah 6:9-12. Obviously, the "Lord" is God. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. 6In the year that sKing Uzziah died I tsaw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train1 of his robe filled the temple. What is the effect of Isaiah seeing what he saw? The king who had profaned the holiness of the Temple had either just died or was dragging out the dregs of his leprous life in seclusion (2Chronicles 26:21). God detested it because they practiced a false religion. We are performing security updates on the GKM Website over the next couple days. Cancel, 52-week preaching calendar to help you plan your sermons, Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching, Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year, [NEW YEAR] 4-Week Series to kick off 2023, [PRODUCTIVITY] Fulfill your full potential, [FOUNDATIONS] Getting back to what matters most. Not everyone who was called was actually obedient to his calling. He was a prophet. King Uzziah had prospered them greatly during his fifty-two year reign. In John 1:18, it is said, 'No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.' In other words, he tried to be a king-priest when he was not called as such. This means that every living being is continually confronted with the reality of Gods purity and radiance. In the past few weeks, weve seen the entire atmosphere of the whole world changed forever. Is he worthy of worship, not just in religious life but in the day to day life? King Uzziah represents self-exaltation and self-will in the Christian. [1] This is not the first beginning of Isaiah's prophecies, but his inauguration to a higher degree of the prophetic office: Isa 6:9, &c., implies the tone of one who had already experience of the people's obstinacy. A God-centred life is one where He flavours every part of our being. Dr. Christopher R. Smith is an an ordained minister, a writer, and a biblical scholar. Heath worked in radio and theater for thirty-five years, including voicing characters for computer games and television, narrating a radio program for kids, and working as a senior member of the acting ensemble of the Lambs Players Theatre. It follows. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. (1) That Isaiah evidently meant to say that it was Yahweh who appeared to him. 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. You successfully added to your cart! Do you want to be where God is? 15 Outstanding Quotes To Recharge Your Preaching. Dr. Christopher R. Smith, shares his reflections about the Scriptures and answers questions from users of the guides and from others who want to find out more about the Bible. We read about a vision that Isaiah has, and we have information about this vision when it occurs and what was visible. In that year, says the prophet, "I saw the Lord of all sitting upon a high and exalted throne, and His borders filling the temple." So Isaiah 6:1 says. But the glorious King is the immortal One, incorruptible, glorious, and the exalted Sovereign of the Universe. God the Son, who frequently appeared to the patriarchs and prophets, and that sometimes in the form of a man. The date is obviously given as important, and we are led to connect it with the crisis in the prophets life of which it tells. This also resolves the difficulty in the fact that no man has seen God at any time (John 1:18; 1 John 4:12). But, instead of flipping the switch on the computer, they found their hand in the grasp of Jesus. . In the case of Isaiah, his call did not come until the death of Uzziah. The high priest and eighty priests opposed the king, but this only enraged Uzziah (2 Chron. He died in 740 BC and was credited with longevity in his reign due to his 'doing right in the sight of the LORD' ( 2 Chron. (Clicking on a category will display all of the posts it, in a continuous scroll with the most recent at the top.). Somewhere in the WTC towers, a believer had just arrived to begin what they thought would be a normal workday. Why didn't God give Esau back the blessing that Jacob stole? Son of Uzziah (above). First, you must know that weve become our own Uzziah. God helped him in war against the Philistines and his 'fame spread for he became exceedingly strong'. The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. This cleansing of Isaiah's mouth symbolically cleansed the source of iniquity. Jotham. Here it is evidently designed as a representation of a large, flowing robe, that filled all the most holy part of the temple. He was in the World Trade Center towers. Saul was in rebellion and was thus replaced by David and his lineage. He "ordered his ways before the Lord". VS 6:1-2 - "1 In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, lofty and exalted, with the train of His robe filling the temple.2 Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew .". It is remarkable that Isaiah attempts no representation of Yahweh himself. 12. He also built infrastructure and promoted agriculture. Can God get things done? 26:19). Azariah the priest (interestingly, he has the same name as Uzziah) came in as the king was burning incense and courageously confronted him with 80 priests (2 Chron 26:17). Her voice is synonymous with hymns, having founded, along with her husband, Keith, the Getty Music Organization, which helps people learn the Bible through hymns to carry for life. Even though the account in which Isaiah has a vision of the Lord in the temple does not come right at the beginning of the book of Isaiah, it actually relates the earliest event recorded in the book: Isaiahs call from God to be a prophet. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. As a result, he was smitten with leprosy and he was a leper until he died. 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. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. America will never be the same way it was prior to September 11th. He attempted to burn incense in the Temple, an act restricted to priests. Because God wants Isaiah to be available for his service, one of the seraphs flies to him with a live coal from the altar (where sacrifices for sin were offered) and touches his lips with it. In Rev 4, John is struggling to put into words what he saw. Kristyn performs annual shows at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Grand Ole Opry, where she leads the Sing! The first verse of the Book of Isaiah states that Isaiah prophesied during the reigns of Uzziah (or Azariah), Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, the kings of Judah. But the expression here evidently implies, that it was seen in the "temple" at Jerusalem. Obviously, Adonay was a title of the Messiah, the Son of David who was also his Lord.. You can read the guide online or download it at this link. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. The Temple Desecrated and Cleansed The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. a. Is the house of David good, and how is Jesus a part of it? "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. In other words, it was the year when all hope seemed to be gone. Thank you for visiting my blog Good Question. The seraphs (a special kind of angel) proclaim that the Lord is holy, holy, holy, and that the whole earth is full of his glory. Now this great king was being succeeded by his son Jotham, who had been his co-regent for the previous ten years. On the relation of the call to the prophets previous life, see Introduction. They were not performing new forms of worship, but were doing the old forms with hearts that were far from him. 1 King Hezekiah of Judah was a righteous leader. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne.Isaiah had found himself in the court of the Temple, probably in that of the priests. These verses help us to see the invisible hand of God at work in Uzziahs life and reign. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. The Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). God's people had also lost every level of responsible leadership. We are meant to take notice of the contrast between the leprous king and the glorious King. He had a glorious appearance, one of dazzling beauty and surrounded by 24 thrones with elders. King Uzziah was the only king Isaiah had known, having reigned well in Jerusalem for 52 years. These phases serve as training grounds for the next phase as we grow and learn. "in a trance," or , "in the spirit"). He has a B.A. He had lived through the last twenty years or so of Uzziahs reign. Thus, he secured Israels borders and also developed the country. (Part 1). 24:7 says of Joram and his brothers. When Azariah, the chief priest, and all the other priests looked at him, they took him out of the temple because he was defiled (v. 20). Why were some books removed from the Bible and is it a sin to read them? Will God really give us anything we ask for if we ask in Jesus name? Because he had more respect for Uzziah than he had for God. 15:27, 28. The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch The Video Below The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch on We are only able to do what we do because of your support. Bow before Him! . We can do what no one else can do. As a result of this incident, Uzziah ends up being excluded and Jotham had to rule. He mentions his robes; the throne; the seraphim; but mentions no form or appearance of God himself. This means reverence on his part, but this reverence is a response. God shifted the restoration ministry from the king to the prophet. The heart is the source, but the iniquity comes out the mouth. He was sixteen years old when his father Amaziah died. Isaiah was a prophet of God. We will have to know something about his reign and also what he meant for Israel, and his death also marks another section in the book of Isaiah. 1. We do not know how long Uzziah lived as a leper, but 2 Kings 15:5 tells us that his son Jotham became the co-regent, essentially taking his fathers place in all practical matters. Did Ruth seduce Boaz to get him to marry her? Everything in our life and in this world is in the hands of the one who was slain. 1. For I am a man of unclean lips, Leprosy is a biblical type of mortality (slow death). Did David ever seek Gods guidance about marriage? Things go flawlessly and our plans go smoothly because God has blessed the work of our hands. Isaiah 6 King James Version 6 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. In some MSS., however, of Kennicott and DeRossi, the word Yahweh is found. 3 And they were calling to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy The Targum is, "and the temple was filled with the splendour of his glory;''. 3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the We, however, must live with the consequences. He had prophesied about ten years before this, in the reign of Uzziah; and only this vision was in the reign of Jotham; the next prophecy was delivered out in the reign of Ahaz, Isaiah 7:1 and others in the time of Hezekiah; and the date of this vision is only mentioned, to observe the order of the visions, agreeably to Isaiah 1:1 and moreover it may be observed from hence, that kings must die as well as others; but the King of kings ever lives, he is the living God, and the everlasting King, as follows: I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; not God essentially considered, whose essence is not to be seen; but personally, Father, Son, and Spirit, for all the three Persons appear in this vision, Isaiah 6:3 particularly Christ, as, is clear from John 12:41 who is the "Adonai", or Lord; he is Lord of all, of all men, even of the greatest among them, and of all the angels in heaven, and of the church of God, by his Father's gift, by his own purchase, in right of marriage, and through the conquest of his grace. He lived in a separate house and was excluded from all people. It is remarkable, also, that it is not the "usual" appearance of God in the temple to which he refers. Our confidence: our faith in ourselves, in our military, in our power, in our Under his leadership, Israel flourished and his fame spread, until he was strong (2 Chron 26:15b). Why was only Miriam punished with leprosy when she and Aaron rebelled against Moses? Thus, they are utterly estranged. In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple.Isaiah had a vision of the Lord. God is always reigning. We may wonder whats the big deal or problem if we are still blessed. The Orientals regarded such large robes as indicative of grandeur and state. In our day, will we have 81 who can stand up against a leader and point out how he has disobeyed Gods word? "In the year king Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting on the throne, high and lifted up, and His train filled the temple." So God having removed his idol, Isaiah got his eyes now upon the Lord, and he sees that the throne is not vacated. The opening verse of the Book of Isaiah places the life of the prophet Isaiah in its historical setting, which is the particular focus of this article: "The vision of Isaiah son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah". King Uzziah had ruled the country for fifty-two years. 21For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they obecame futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. As he worshipped obediently, he caught a glimpse of God, glorious and holy, and his robe filled where Isaiah was! Uzziah takes on many forms. You know, during the first census that took place during the reign of Emperor Augustus. 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. Jerome says, that this vision was designed to represent the doctrine of the Trinity. We dont know what is going to come around the corner. that is, with leprosy; and so Jarchi and others interpret it, from the ancient writers; but the first sense is the best. He had a lot of respect on him, rather than the Lord. 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. First of all, remember that it was "in the year that King Uzziah died" that Isaiah saw the Lord. But Uzziah was dead, and it felt like it would be all downhill from there. Where was God when you got that young girl pregnant? You can read about his story in 2 Kings 15 and 2 Chronicles 26. suppress the train, apparently as being too anthropomorphic, and (2) that to the mind of St. John this was a vision of the glory of the Christ (John 12:41). 1. Isaiah, Hebrew Yeshayahu ("God Is Salvation"), (flourished 8th century bce, Jerusalem), prophet after whom the biblical Book of Isaiah is named (only some of the first 39 chapters are attributed to him), a significant contributor to Jewish and Christian traditions. Where is God in their hearts? These 6 groups were the wild grapes that were produced. Isaiah describes himself specifically as a man of unclean lips. Interpreters have different ideas about why he chooses this particular part of the body (rather than, for example, his heart or mind) to represent his spiritual state. When king Uzziah died I saw the Lord, when everyone was sing the death of great king Isaiah was seeing merciful God King Uzziah started well but towards the . Each had u six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. What did Isaiah mean when he said, In the year King Uzaiah died, I saw the Lord? What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. He was considered a good king, in that he did what was right in the sight of God. 23and qexchanged the glory of rthe immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things. According to the biblical record, Uzziah's strength caused him to become proud, which led to his destruction. They were perhaps reaching out to turn their desktop computer on when a plane came crashing into the building. Both in the Book of Isaiah, and in the life of the prophet Isaiah, Chapter Six represents a pivotal moment in time. The first 5 chapters set the stage for the rest of the book and the Bible. Vision of Jehovah in His Temple. 2 Chronicles 26) Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muncie, Ind. What are the Lords plans for Isaiah and the rest of human history? Uzziah had reigned for fifty-two years, during the greater part of which he and his people had been brilliantly prosperous. (See Introduction.). He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. To start saving items to a SermonFolder, please create an account. We need to live in a way that reflects the fear of the Lord. As far as the eye of the seer could look at first, the ground was covered by this splendid robe. A remnant shall be saved, Isaiah 6:13. 2 Chron 26:16-21 tells us an event that took place privately in his life. If success makes us feel that God loves us, does that mean God does not love those who fail? 9And he said, Go, and say to this people: dKeep on hearing,3 but do not understand; 10 eMake the heart of this people fdull,5. II. This was meant to convey to us the greater truth that the power of flesh is inadequate and that Yeshua is the true Source of our salvation and deliverance. In the year Uzziah died, there was an empty throne, but even before that, the fire was already raging. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Uzziah started out knowing the fear of the Lord but as he grew older, though he didnt turn to other gods and idols, he approached God with carelessness and a lack of fear. It was because Isaiah at one point in his life depended on king Uzziah. Moses was hindered until he was 80 years of age and was sent only when those seeking his life had died (Exodus 4:19). Lifted up towards the roof of the temple. His reign was a good one because there were 80 good men as priests! Are you able to imagine that you are a success because you were marvelously helped? Whatever earthly kings and their armies might attempt, it is God who ultimately determines the destinies of nations. So God called Isaiah, whose name is derived from yasha, to save, and is thus a type of Yeshua (salvation). "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). It is a golden age for Judah, but things take a turn. So the Old Testament tells us that after Joram's blasphemy, Ahaziah ruled for 1 year (2 Kings 8:26), Athaliah ruled for six years (2 Kings 11:1-3), Jehoash ruled for 40 years (2 Kings 12:1), and Amaziah ruled for 29 years (2 Kings 14:2). They were greedy, hedonistic, planned evil, distorted the truth, proud, and lived in outright rebellion (scoffers). This is what the psalmist wrote about in Ps 27:3-5, as he described the joy of being in the presence of the Lord in the temple. 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. 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