The Message Update. Pull on your boots, Zion! and his form marred beyond human likeness. 3 God says, “You were sold for nothing. He’s redeemed Jerusalem!”God has rolled up his sleeves. Nations all over the world will be in awe, taken aback. Those who want no part of God have been culled out. 11-12 Out of here! (Q)6 Therefore my people will know(R) my name;(S)    therefore in that day(T) they will knowthat it is I who foretold(U) it. Isaiah 52:12 The Church of Christ is continually represented under the figure of an army. Ex 28:2, 40; Est 6:8; Ps 110:3; Isa 49:18; 61:10; Zec 3:4, S Ne 11:1; S Isa 1:26; Mt 4:5; S Rev 21:2, S 1Sa 14:16; Isa 56:10; 62:6; Jer 6:17; 31:6; Eze 3:17; 33:7. And this salvation is going on within us day by day, as we grow in grace. 7 How beautiful on the mountains(V)    are the feet of those who bring good news,(W)who proclaim peace,(X)    who bring good tidings,    who proclaim salvation,who say to Zion,    “Your God reigns!”(Y)8 Listen! 7–10 How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger bringing good news, Breaking the news that all’s well, proclaiming good times, announcing salvation, telling Zion, “Your God reigns!” You’re not running from anybody!God is leading you out of here,    and the God of Israel is also your rear guard. 13-15 “Just watch my servant blossom! “Just watch my servant blossom! Listen! Dress up in your Sunday best, Jerusalem, holy city! Here I am!”. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. (1) In the first six verses, the tone is of tender reassurance. the God of Israel will be your rear guard. and the God of Israel is also your rear guard. Nations all over the world will be in awe, taken aback. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Wounded for Our Transgressions Summary God again introduces the servant, now despised and rejected, carrying the punishment that is due others. It Was Our Pains He Carried . 4-6 Again, the Master, God, says, “Early on, my people went to Egypt and lived, strangers in the land.At the other end, Assyria oppressed them. “Shall see eye to eye” (see Numbers 14:14). Dress up in your Sunday best, Jerusalem, holy city! This message is part of series paralleling ancient Israel & America. And now, what have I here?” God’s Decree. Dress up in your Sunday best, Jerusalem, holy city! Read Isaiah 52:9–10, looking for how those who receive the gospel message will feel. Isaiah brought to Israel and Judah, a message of judgement for their rebellion but also a message of hope for salvation, through the coming Messiah. We do not know where to turn or what to do. And now, what have I here?” God ’s Decree. the bowl of staggering. For the first part of Isaiah, Isaiah focuses on God’s judgement of Israel. {Isaiah 53:1} (NIV) The Jews who lived in the days of our Lord Jesus, could not believe the message of Isaiah. (Isaiah 52:12) We are so often like the Israelites at the Red Sea: the water before us, Pharaoh's army hard on our heels. Trust in your Lord. (AH)10 The Lord will lay bare his holy arm(AI)    in the sight of all the nations,(AJ)and all the ends of the earth(AK) will see    the salvation(AL) of our God. 7-10 How beautiful on the mountains    are the feet of the messenger bringing good news,Breaking the news that all’s well,    proclaiming good times, announcing salvation,    telling Zion, “Your God reigns!”Voices! We are privileged and called to “walk in the light of the Lord” (2:5). Your watchmen(Z) lift up their voices;(AA)    together they shout for joy. Brush off the dust and get to your feet, captive Jerusalem! Throw off your chains, captive daughter of Zion! We are to present to the world the open invitation of God—the invitation for cleansing and forgiveness (1:18). Isaiah 52. But how often narrowed and marred through human interpretation! Those who want no part of God have been culled out. The invitation to receive compassion, feeding, care, and life (55:1–3). Don’t contaminate yourselves with plunder.Just leave, but leave clean. Here I am!”. 2. Boom it out, ruins of Jerusalem: All the nations can see his holy, muscled arm. They won’t be coming along.Brush off the dust and get to your feet, captive Jerusalem! he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Loose yourself from the bonds of your neck, O captive daughter of Zion! There is a third call to "Awake" in Chapter 52, where God again says he will truly bless this nation. Those who want no part of God have been culled out. Out of here! “My people are hauled off again for no reason at all. Isaiah 52:1 - 13. All the nations can see his holy, muscled arm.Everyone, from one end of the earth to the other,    sees him at work, doing his salvation work. Listen! So much that has happened to Israel (even though her sin has brought it on) has crushed her. Learn More About The Message Isaiah 52:13-53:3 "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Yes, it is I.”. You’re being bought back for nothing.”, 4-6 Again, the Master, God, says, “Early on, my people went to Egypt and lived, strangers in the land. Dress up in your Sunday best, Jerusalem, holy city!Those who want no part of God have been culled out. Wake up, wake up! What principle can we identify from these verses about sharing the gospel with others? For the uncircumcised and the unclean Shall no longer come to you. 2 He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. Listen! Dress up in your Sunday best, Jerusalem, holy city! Leave this place! Blessed word! 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