Gatekey Verse — Isaiah 12:4 and on That Day You Will Say: "Give Thanks to the Lord; Proclaim His Name! Celebrate His Deeds Among the Peoples
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GateKey Verse — Isaiah 12:4 And on that day you will say: "Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim His name! Celebrate His deeds among the peoples. Declare that His Name is exalted. Isaiah — “The Salvation of Jehovah” 1. Judah’s national salvation from the attacks of other nations 2. Judah’s salvation from Babylonian captivity 3. Israel’s salvation of the Jews when their kingdom is established 4. Personal salvation of the sinner who puts faith in the Redeemer His Wife — “the Prophetess” • Isaiah 8:3 – As Miriam with a prophetic gift and victory song (Ex. 15:20–21) – Like Deborah (Jgs. 4:4) and Huldah (2 Kgs. 22:14–20) – Honorary title • Prophet’s wife • Prophetic children’s mother Isaiah’s Children (Sons) • Shearjashub (Is. 7:3) – “The remnant shall return” • Maher-shalal-hash-baz (Is. 8:3) – “Swift booty, speedy prey” – “Show haste, act quickly” – “Hurry to the spoils!” – “He has made haste to the plunder!” – “Sudden Gain; Ready to Take” ~PDS Isaiah 8:18, Here I am with the children the Lord has given me to be signs and wonders in Israel from the Lord of Hosts who dwells on Mount Zion. Isaiah 12 A Song of Praise 1. On that day you will say: "I will praise You, Lord, although You were angry with me. Your anger has turned away, and You have had compassion on me. 2. Indeed, God is my salvation. I will trust [Him] and not be afraid. Because Yah, the Lord, is my strength and my song, He has become my salvation." 3. You will joyfully draw water from the springs of salvation, 4. and on that day you will say: "Give thanks to the Lord; proclaim His name! Celebrate His deeds among the peoples. Declare that His name is exalted. 5. Sing to the Lord, for He has done glorious things. Let this be known throughout the earth. 6. Cry out and sing, citizen of Zion, for the Holy One of Israel is among you in [His] greatness." Isaiah 62 Zion’s Restoration 1. I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem until her righteousness shines like a bright light, and her salvation like a flaming torch. 2. Nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory. You will be called by a new name that the Lord's mouth will announce. Isaiah 62 Zion’s Restoration 3. You will be a glorious crown in the Lord's hand, and a royal diadem in the palm of your God. GateKey Verse — Isaiah 62:5 For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over [his] bride, so your God will rejoice over you. GateKey Verse — Isaiah 12:5 For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you; and as a bridegroom rejoices over [his] bride, so your God will rejoice over you. Called — Isaiah 62:4 Exchange Worldly Limitation for Heavenly Habitation 1. Azabah “Forsaken” The Forsaken City 2. Sh’mamah “Desolate” The Desolate Land 3. Hephzibah “My Delight” Inhabitant’s Delight 4. Beulah “Married” A community of people delightfully joined to their purpose and destiny Called — Isaiah 62:12 Exchange Worldly Limitation for Heavenly Habitation 1. Holy People Am-HaKodesh 2. Redeemed Gaal 3. Sought Out Darash 4. A City Not Deserted Ir Lo Ne’ezabah.