Isaiah - the Vision - Part Three:
“Contrasting Kingdoms”
Isaiah 32:9-20
1. The Kingdom of Humanity - vs. 9-14
Two Foundational Principles of Humanity’s Kingdom:
A. False Security
- Notice, in the first three verses the women of Judah feel secure; thus they are complacent and confident about their situation.
- In Isaiah 3:16, Isaiah addressed the ‘daughters of Zion’ because he found them the epitome of their mother’s character.
- They are content with their situation.
- Complacency is a destructive human trait spoken of by Jesus:Mt. 24:38-3
- The men failed to listen; thus, maybe the women can make a difference. (rise up and listen) Repentance: Isaiah 31:6
B. Destruction
- Destruction is on the way; The Assyrian invasion of 701 B.C. is little more than a year away, the the people are to carefree to see it coming.
- Take off your dress clothes and prepare for enslavement; You are not heading to a party: Nahum 2:7
- This is a false escapist joy which can be seen in Isaiah 24:7-11
- The Assyrian invasion is a warning for the future.
2. The Kingdom of God - vs. 15-20
Two Foundational Principles of God’s Kingdom:
A. Restoration (Instead of Disaster)
- Salvation is beyond all human capability.
- The first fruits of the Spirit was inaugurated at Pentecost and will be complete when Jesus returns: Acts 2:16-17
- The one who is spirit not only defends his people but enriches them with new life.
- Humanity and the Earth will be restored: Rom 8:19-22
B. True Security
- It is this abundant righteousness which will produce true peace and Security. He has given them the antidote to their problems: Isaiah 30:15
Isaiah concludes the vision of the contrasting Kingdoms with two metaphors:
1) The Destruction of Assyria and the humbling of Jerusalem - V. 19
- The forest represents Assyria, while the City represents Jerusalem.
2) The Undisturbed Peace of the Messianic Kingdom - V-20
- Both Judgment and glory lie ahead and now is the time to choose! 1 Pet 3:9
- Which Kingdom do you want to be associated with?
- Which foundation? Mt. 7:24-27
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