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Dive into the prophecies of Isaiah, the Messianic Prophet, foretelling the coming of the Lord, His kingdom, and the establishment of the Lord's Church. Explore how Isaiah's visions depict the New Testament order of things and the universal salvation offered to all. Discover the significance of the rule of peace and the expansion of the kingdom through Acts and Corinthians.
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Please Turn to: Isaiah 2:1-4
Prophets & Prophecies • Prophet = Spokesman • Men sent to Teach, Warn & Rebuke – emphasized Return to God • Kept Picture of Coming Messiah & Kingdom Alive – Acts 7:52
Isaiah 2 – Picture of New Testament Order of Things • Isaiah = “Messianic Prophet” • Coming of Lord – Isaiah 9:6 • His Government- Isaiah 9:7 • His Virgin Birth- Isaiah 7:14 • Suffering Servant- Isaiah 53:3f
Picture of N.T. Age • In “the last [latter] days” – Isaiah 2:2 • Hebrews 1:1,2 “these last days spoken by His Son” • Acts 2:17 “in the last days” • Joel 2:28 “afterward”
A Picture of The Lord’s Church – Isaiah 2:2 • Church = Lord’s House – 1 Timothy 3:15 • Church = Temple of God – 1 Corinthians 3:9,16 • Embrace all nations – Isaiah 2:2 “all nations flow unto it”
Old Testament System for Jews • Gentiles Excluded – Isaiah 2:2 • “Great Commission” “all the world” Mark 16:15,16 • Salvation for All Men– Romans 1:16 • “Other Sheep” – John 10:16
New Law Going Out From Jerusalem - Isaiah 2:3 • Acts Chapter 2 Picture of Rule of Peace • Isaiah 2:4 • “Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 • 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
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