And so it is with all our losses, with all our sorrows, with all our disappointments, with all our pains; they have a mission to reveal to us the throned God. Became king at 25 years of age. 25:27), and his 16-year-old son, Uzziah was placed upon the throne. 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. 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. How was Jesus from the line of King David if his real father was not Joseph? He had walked in the ways of the kings of Israel (2 Chron. Is this your desire? Obviously, Isaiah had prophesied for some time during the reign of Uzziah, but only when the king was dead did God move Isaiah into the fulness of his calling. 26:15). There is enough mentioned to fill the mind with awe; there is enough concealed to impress as deeply with a sense of the divine majesty. Whatever earthly kings and their armies might attempt, it is God who ultimately determines the destinies of nations. How can believers in Jesus do even greater things than he did? The word does not itself denote essential divinity; but it is often applied to God. 2Above him stood the seraphim. Having trouble logging into your account? God the Son, who frequently appeared to the patriarchs and prophets, and that sometimes in the form of a man. The passage reads: "Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first and last, did Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, write." How did Isaiah see God? I saw in a vision or ecstasy. 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." Scriptures: 2 Above it stood seraphim; each one had six wings: with two he covered his face, with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And this was the truth embodied for Isaiah in the long robe and train. 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). (4). No one can see and approach Him. Enter your email address and we will send you a link to reset your password. 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. c. Where was God when you stole that candy bar from the 7-11? But Uzziah became prideful and sinned against God by burning incense in the temple, which was the duty of the priests. "in the year in which King Uzziah was smitten;''. God was not willing to destroy the temple at that time (2 Chron. David Cochran Heath (19522022) was a narrator who worked on over 140 audiobooks. But this moment is a subjective experience of an objective reality. It seems that instead of Israelitizing Philistia, Uzziah's Judah became Philistinized: The conquered conquered the conqueror. 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. This means reverence on his part, but this reverence is a response. View all posts by Christopher R Smith, Your email address will not be published. "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 this there is great sublimity. Isaiah's final response is "Here I am; Send me! Required fields are marked *. Why were some books removed from the Bible and is it a sin to read them? Once again, the Bible does not give us an answer regarding how Isaiah died. 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.' Did Ruth seduce Boaz to get him to marry her? A God-centred life is one where He flavours every part of our being. IN THE YEAR THAT KING UZZIAH DIED Jerome says, that this vision was designed to represent the doctrine of the Trinity. 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. The high priest and eighty priests opposed the king, but this only enraged Uzziah (2 Chron. "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. 754 B.C. King Uzziah did that which was right in the sight of the Lord. This is the Uzziahs life that also forms the context of Isa 1-5 that we have read in the previous weeks studies. God helped him in war against the Philistines and his 'fame spread for he became exceedingly strong'. Bow before Him! (Isa 3:1-5). Obviously, Isaiah had prophesied for some time during the reign of Uzziah, but only when the king was dead did God move Isaiah into the fulness of his calling. This sight was not corporeal, but with the eyes of the understanding, in the vision of prophecy; and to have a sight of Christ as the Lord, and especially as our Lord, is very delightful and comfortable; for though he is a sovereign Lord, he is no tyrannical one, is very powerful to protect and defend, and has all fulness for supply; and particularly as "sitting upon a throne" as a king, for he having done his work as a priest, sits down on his throne as a king; and a lovely sight it is to see him enthroned at the right hand of the Majesty on high; and therefore is said to be "high and lifted up"; for this is to be understood not of his throne, as if that was high and lifted up in the highest heavens, as the Targum paraphrases it; but of himself, who is high and exalted above all creatures, as Aben Ezra observes; and this sense the accents determine for: the vision refers to the exaltation of Christ, after his humiliation here on earth; and to behold him crowned with glory and honour is very delightful, since he is exalted as our head and representative in our nature, and acts for us in this his exalted state; and we may be assured of being exalted also. But whilst He manifests His glory there, He is obliged also to veil it, because created beings are unable to bear it. First, you must know that weve become our own Uzziah. When everything went well, he felt that he could worship God as he pleased. But Isaiah received a vision. Isaiah framed the relationship between God and Judah as a parent and a rebellious child who has turned his back against mercy and grace (Isa 1:2-4). The Lord gave Isaiah a vision calling him to the prophetic office in the year that king Uzziah ended his long reign of 52 years around 740/739 B.C. This tells us that the word being used here is Adonai, which describes authority and power. Obviously, the "Lord" is God. 2 Chron 26:16-21 tells us an event that took place privately in his life. 26:4 ). Denomination: His coronation marked a new era in the history of Davids lineage, which had been interrupted for 76 years. Had it been after it, the first year of king Jotham would have been the more natural formula. In the year King Uzaiah died, I saw the Lord. Each had usix wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. She is particularly passionate about helping children and families learn their faith through song. 1. Isiah's response is that he is overwhelmed by his own sinfulness and fears that he will die because he has seen God. He depended on Uzziah more than he depended on God. If Isaiahs prophecies are recorded chronologically, it appears that the first five chapters were written during the early part of his ministry. The story of Uzziah is found in 2 Chronicles 26. 16 But when he became strong, his heart was so proud that he acted corruptly, and he was unfaithful to the Lord his God, for he entered the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense. He seemed to be a great engineer too (2 Chron 26:15a). 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. What else do we know about the latter period of King Uzziahs reign? In Rev 4, John is struggling to put into words what he saw. Hence, it was only after Uzziahs death that Isaiah had his vision of God and heard His voice from the temple calling him to his ministry (Isaiah 6:8). Weve even asked the same questions the unbeliever is asking: c. Why did God let this terrible thing happen? Meanwhile, the Assyrian empire was growing in strength and size and threatening the entire region. Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. This was a total of 76 years, but their names were omitted from the registry given in the first chapter of Matthew. He was on board the four planes that were used as weapons of destruction. "When he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction" (2 Chronicles 26:16). is the heavenly antitype of the earthly throne which was formed by the ark of the covenant; and the "temple" (hecal: lit., a spacious hall, the name given to the temple as the palace of God the King) is the temple in heaven, as in Psalm 11:4; Psalm 18:7; Psalm 29:9, and many other passages. Lepers were not permitted by Jewish law to dwell with others. This itself is worth for us to stop. "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 our moments of uncertainty and confusion. Send me. when Quirinius was governor of Syria When we have remarkable experiences, our minds tend to connect them to other things Thank you! Of all the prophets, Isaiah had the . 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. For I am a man of unclean lips, This served also to list just 14 generations from David to the deportation to Babylon (Matt. (See Introduction.). " He saw Him in the context of His true posture - seated on the throne of God, in His true position - high and constantly being lifted up, and with His true procession - the skirts of His train actually filling the temple. Do we seek out teaching that causes us to fear the Lord or do we seek out teaching that speaks to our needs and affirms our sense of self? To be moved by who He is banishes every trace of fear. These phases serve as training grounds for the next phase as we grow and learn. In this year of Uzziah's death, Isaiah saw God. To be in the presence of the holy God is the safest place to be. It is a good thing to be told that there are things you cannot do! Isaiah could only have "seen" the Son, not the divine essence (Joh 1:18). (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. What we had been trusting in has been revealed to be flawed. 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. 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. Instead of having his eyes on God, Isaiah had been trusting in the king. He is truly a "major prophet" whose prophecies greatly influenced the Apostle Paul in the New Testament. The 2020 Tabernacles Conference is finished! Did Adam lie before sin entered the world? What did Uzziah do wrong? This qualifies Him! God is always reigning. 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. As has been mentioned, Isaiah, the son of Amoz, was a member of the royal family.He made his first public appearance as the Divinely inspired prophet in the year of Uzziah 's affliction with leprosy, and he ministered to the people for about ninety years, during the reigns of kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah.. Isaiah had seen the growth of a new empire, Assyria, and . '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. 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 . and his train filled the temple; either the material temple visionally seen, where his feet were, and his throne in heaven, as Jarchi interprets it; or heaven, as Kimchi, which is the Lord's holy temple, where his throne is, Psalm 11:4 or rather the human nature of Christ, the temple where the fulness of the Godhead dwells bodily, and which the train of divine perfections fill; though it may be best of all to understand it of the church, the temple of the living God; and "his train" may denote the effects of Christ's kingly and priestly offices, with which the Church was filled upon his exaltation; as the gifts and graces of his Spirit in an extraordinary manner on the day of Pentecost, and since in a more ordinary way; whereby men have been made ministers of the New Testament, and churches filled with them, and these made useful in filling the churches with members. 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. "Isaiah had seen the Lord of glory, who is none other than Jesus himself Jesus is God, yet he is also a distinct part of the mysterious Trinity, and he is also Jesus the Son." [3] I hope to demonstrate that the NIV and 'orthodox' commentary represents a serious mis-reading of this "proof text" for the doctrine of the Deity of Christ. In other words, it was the year when all hope seemed to be gone. He wants all of us and He regains and rules, both now and forevermore. Son of Uzziah (above). Psalm 11:4; Psalm 29:9; Habakkuk 2:20.) The Lord; either, 1. I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne. The Talmud [Yevamot 49b] says that he suffered martyrdom by being sawn in two under the orders of Manasseh. Whatever it was, it was different from the usual Shekinah: that was on the mercy seat, this on a throne; that a cloud and fire, of this no form is specified: over that were the cherubim, over this the seraphim; that had no clothing, this had a flowing robe and train.The glory of the Lord, Isaiah 6:1-4. At that point, God inflicted the king with leprosy, and he then spent the rest of his reign in a separate house, that is, a house of separation (2 Chron. 7And he btouched my mouth and said: Behold, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away, and your sin atoned for.. 1:17). The chapter gives us the narrative of the solemn call of Isaiah to the office of a prophet. Oh the spectacle! 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. Jotham was but a child, and it calls to mind the words of Isa 3:4. The Book of Amos dates its words as being received when "Uzziah was king of Judah" (Amos 1.1). 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. Let me suggest how our text shows us the compensation that is given for all losses. What evidence is there for the divine inspiration of the New Testament? Isaiah is terrified, Isaiah 6:5; is confirmed for his message, Isaiah 6:6-8. The first thing we need to do is to find out who Uzziah was. 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 .". A remnant shall be saved, Isaiah 6:13. 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. The answer is that Isaiah saw Jesus enthroned in glory as the Savior from sin! Leprosy is a biblical type of mortality (slow death). Uzziah was a great king, he made king at the age of sixteen in (2 Chronicles 26 verse 4) it was seen that he did what was right in the sight of God, and also . 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. 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. Try. What will the future look like, now that Judahs throne is empty? He had a vision of God. This attitude of knowing the favour of God and being careless doesnt seem like a problem to most of us. (Clicking on a category will display all of the posts it, in a continuous scroll with the most recent at the top.). 18For kthe wrath of God lis revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 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). ( Isaiah 6:1)KJV. Various traditions, however, declare Isaiah died a martyr's death. He grew proud (2 Chron 26:16a) and he thought that since Gods favour was on him, he could disregard the roles and offices established, to be a priest. But, instead of flipping the switch on the computer, they found their hand in the grasp of Jesus. Introduction: 1. In our moments of uncertainty and confusion. 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. (Comp. America became arrogant in its power and strength. Hes not necessarily a man or woman. Moses was hindered until he was 80 years of age and was sent only when those seeking his life had died (Exodus 4:19). Isaiah is the prophet of Salvation. 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. We may wonder whats the big deal or problem if we are still blessed. 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). Kristyn and Keith are originally from Northern Ireland and now live in Nashville, Tennessee, with their four daughters. It is only 14 generations, because the four kings of Judah above were expunged from the record. Ps 24:3-6 tells us that he who has clean hands and a pure heart and seeks God! 1 However Uzziah's success made him prideful and that led to his downfall. Perhaps you were brought here by a search engine or by a link to one of the posts. Hezekiah was one of Judah's good kings and reigned for 29 years . The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch The Video Below The Year That King Uzziah Died by Carter Conlon Watch on He had a glorious appearance, one of dazzling beauty and surrounded by 24 thrones with elders. There are several hundred posts here, on a wide range of biblical topics. We thought no one could touch us. 2 Chron. Did Boaz already have another wife when he married Ruth? They were going to worship and still did what they had to do. Uzzah was struck dead for trying to keep the cart from falling when one of the oxen stumbled. It was when 'King Uzziah died' that the prophet 'saw the Lord sitting upon the throne.' If the Throne of Israel had not been empty, he would not have seen the throned God in the heavens. Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. There was the show of outward material prosperity. The question, What was to be the future of his people? He lived in a separate house and was excluded from all people. He prayed for the Lord's help in defending his country from its enemies, and he followed the counsel of the prophet Isaiah. It is significant that Isaiahs first work as a writer was to write the history of Uzziahs reign (2Chronicles 26:22). Uzziah was made a king by the people at the age of sixteen after his father was murdered. Obviously, Adonay was a title of the Messiah, the Son of David who was also his Lord.. Who saw the Lord when King Uzziah died? "And his train." In moments of great uncertainty, we are to continue doing what God has called us to do faithfully. (See Isa. Americas confidence has been shaken. Isaiah was a man of God. Or Isaiah may be saying that he can tell he isnt pure because his lips, unlike those of the seraphs, arent continually praising God for his holiness and glory. 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. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. The chronicler says of them, as it says of King Uzziah, that they did what was right in the eyes of the Lord, but goes on to describe that after a time and for different reasons, all three of these kings made choices that resulted in calamity for them and for their legacies. wealth, in our goodness has been called into question. It is a golden age for Judah, but things take a turn. 3 And they were calling to one another: 'Holy, holy, holy First of all, remember that it was "in the year that King Uzziah died" that Isaiah saw the Lord. King Uzziah had leprosy until the day he died. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. Isaiah's Vision of the Lord. (Isaiah 6:1 ESV) This was a big day for Judah, and the southern kingdom. King Uzziah represents self-exaltation and self-will in the Christian. This is important because he was a young man when he took the throne (only 16) and Zechariah taught him to fear the LORD. So they are without excuse. Isaiah's Vision of the LORD. You can read the guide online or download it at this link. God also uses this tactic to bring us into our callings in phases as well, much like David, who was made king of Judah before becoming king of Israel. Years later, John saw a vision of a throne in heaven, with One seated on the throne (c.f. He is also known as the truly "Universalist" prophet, by which is meant that He makes it clear that salvation is extended equally to all nations and not just to Israel. Isaiah sets the scene for us in Isa 6:1. What will happen to Israel now, surrounded by many hostile nations? Answer: Isaiah probably lived to its close, and possibly into the reign of Manasseh, but the time and manner of his death are not specified in either the Bible or other primary sources. 3 And one called to another and said: See 2Chronicles 26:23, 2Chronicles 27:1-9, 2Kings 15:32-38. We are meant to take notice of the contrast between the leprous king and the glorious King. Ahaz. It follows. In Isa 6:1, we see that Isaiah was doing his regular, weekly duty when he encountered God. Isaiah is outside, near the altar in front of the temple. 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. They were greedy, hedonistic, planned evil, distorted the truth, proud, and lived in outright rebellion (scoffers). 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. Why? Fulcrum Shift. It was 740 BCE, the year King Uzziah died. Isaiah was a man of God. But the glorious King is the immortal One, incorruptible, glorious, and the exalted Sovereign of the Universe. Hence, Isaiah was seeing the exalted Christ, to whom the world was to be subjected, as Paul tells us in 1 Cor. What is important is what we do on Monday to Friday, not just on Sunday. During his reign it had been prosperous, stable, and secure. He had assumed leadership at the young age of sixteen after his . It took 76 years of cleansing to restore the monarchy to its original calling. This vision occurred "in the year King Uzziah died" (Isaiah 6:1). 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. Strictly, for the house itself, or for that part of the temple in which this vision was exhibited, which may seem to have been the porch, for that was much higher than the other parts. Yet, he didnt see the Lord until Uzziah died. More than he did years of cleansing, because created beings are unable to it. 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