Isaías 2
David Guzik · Citado em PreceptAustin
Isaías 2:1-4
Guzik - During the Millennium, Israel will be the "superpower" of the world. It will be the leading nation in all the earth, and the center of Israel will be the mountain of the LORD's house - the Temple Mount, which will be the "capital" of the government of the Messiah. All nations shall flow to the "capital" of the government of Jesus. (Isaiah 2 - David Guzik's Commentaries on the Bible) Martin - This phrase refers to the reign of the Lord. The term “mountain” can represent a kingdom or kingship, as in Jer 51:25 where the kingdom of Babylon is thus referred to (cf. DBI 572–574). References to Mount Zion are common in Isaiah (cf. Isaiah 11:9; 27:13; 56:7; 57:13; 65:25; 66:20), and God will ultimately elevate Zion as the spiritual center of the world. Mountains and mountain imagery pervade the history of revelation. For example, the law was given at Mount Sinai, and at the Mount of Transfiguration, God again gave a blinding revelation reminiscent of Sinai (Peter responded by calling it the holy mountain; 2Pet 1:16–18). Also there was the Sermon on the Mount (Mt 5:1ff); the Mount Olivet discourse (Matt 24); and the Ascension. Christ built his church as a city on a hill, to give light to the world (Matt 5:14; cf. Isa 60:3 Ed: Jesus ascended to heaven from the Mount of Olives and will return there - Acts 1:9-11, 12, Zech 14:4). (Cornerstone Bible Commentary) The chief of the mountains and will be raised above the hills - In pagan religions, the so-called gods (cp 2Chr 13:9, Acts 19:26, Ga 4:8) were often associated with mountains (cp "high places" [some passages refer to the True God], the mountains being the "homes" of the gods. Isaiah states that the Temple Mount on which sets the Holy Temple in which sits the Holy One of Israel is to be the foremost site of worship. Nu 22:41; 33:52; Deut 32:13; 33:29; Jdg 5:18; 2 Sam 1:19, 25; 22:34; 1 Kgs 3:2f; 12:31f; 13:2, 32f; 14:23; 15:14; 22:43; 2 Kgs 12:3; 14:4; 15:4, 35; 16:4; 17:9, 11, 29, 32; 18:4, 22; 21:3; 23:5, 8f, 13, 19f; 2Chr 11:15; 14:3, 5; 15:17; 17:6; 20:33; 21:11; 28:4, 25; 31:1; 32:12; 33:3, 17, 19; 34:3; Ps 18:33; 78:58; Pr 9:14; Isa 15:2; 36:7; Jer 7:31; 17:3; 19:5; 26:18; 32:35; Ezek 6:3, 6; 16:16, 39; Hos 10:8; Am 4:13; 7:9; Mic 1:3; 3:12; Hab 3:19), Martin emphasizes that "The theme of the prominence of the temple mount in Jerusalem is repeated often in Isaiah’s prophecies all the way to the end of the book (Isa 11:9; 25:6, 7; 27:13; 30:29; 56:7; 57:13; 65:11, 25; 66:20). Isaiah clearly wanted his readers to be aware that God will protect His covenant nation despite their spiritual insensitivity and even though they would go into captivity." (Ibid) Henry
Isaías 2:1-4
Guzik - During the reign of the Messiah, there will be no more war. There will still be conflicts between nations and individuals, but they will be justly and decisively resolved by the Messiah and those who reign with Him (He shall judge between the nations, and shall rebuke many people). It isn't the reign of the Messiah itself that will change the heart of man. Citizens of earth will still need to trust in Jesus and His work on their behalf for their personal salvation during the millennium. But war and armed conflict will not be tolerated.(Isaiah 2 - David Guzik's Commentaries on the Bible) Nation will not lift up sword against nation, and never again will they learn war: Play Paul Wilbur's beautiful rendition of SHALOM JERUSALEM Isaiah 2 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries NO MORE WARS! HALLELUJAH! AMEN! Never again learn war - This is the peace filled "New Age" which this perennially contentious world has longed for throughout history but has never up to this point been realized. It is only when the Prince of Peace (Is 9:6) reigns and rules that this world with perfect righteousness, that the world will experience this time of blessing and bliss.
Isaías 2:1-4
Guzik comments that "It is important to see that this is not the peace of capitulation. This is the peace of enforced righteousness. There is no more war, and no more need for swords and spears, so why not make them into plowshares and pruning hooks? But there is no more war because there is a new ruler on earth, Jesus Christ. Psalm 2:9 tells us what the Messiah will do to the disobedient in that day: You shall break them with a rod of iron; You shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel. We long for the day when there is no more need for a military budget, when the money that goes for weapons and armies can go to schools and parks. But we are only safe doing that when the Messiah reigns among us! "Men yearn for peace, but they will not acknowledge the hopelessness of their own efforts to achieve it. It is only when the word of the Lord goes forth from Jerusalem, when He Himself is reigning over the nations, that lasting peace will come." (Martin) (Isaiah 2 - David Guzik's Commentaries on the Bible) Walvoord concludes that based on Is 2:1-4… it is evident that Jerusalem is to be the capitol of the world, that from Zion the law will go forth, and all nations will be under the sway of this righteous government. J. Dwight Pentecost gives an excellent summary of the important place of Israel in the millennium in the following statement: “Israel will become the subjects of the King’s reign (Isa 9:6–7; 33:17, 22; 44:6 ;Je 23:5; Mic 2:13; 4:7 ; Da 4:3; 7:14, 22, 27 ). In order to be subjects, Israel, first, will have been converted and restored to the land, as has already been shown. Second, Israel will be reunited as a nation (Jer 3:18; 33:14 ; Ezek 20:40; 37:15-22; 39:25; Ho 1:11). Third, the nation will again be related to Jehovah by marriage (Is 54:1–17; 62:2, 3,4, 5 ; Ho 2:14–23). Fourth, she will be exalted above the Gentiles (Isa 14:1, 2; 49:22, 23; 60:14, 15, 16, 17; 61:6, 7). Fifth, Israel will be made righteous (Isa 1:25; 2:4; 44:22–24; 45:17–25; 48:17; 55:7; 57:18,19; 63:16; Jer 31:11; 33:8; 50:20, 34; Ezek 36:25, 26; Hos 14:4; Joel 3:21; Mic 7:18, 19; Zech 13:9; Mal 3:2, 3). Sixth, the nation will become God’s witnesses during the millennium (Isa 44:8, 21; 61:6; 66:21; Jer 16:19, 20, 21; Mic 5:7; Zeph 3:20; Zec 4:1–7; 4:11–14; Zec 8:23). Seventh, Israel will be beautified to bring glory to Jehovah (Isa 62:3; Jer 32:41; Hos 14:5, 6; Zeph 3:16, 17; Zech 9:16, 17)” (“Biblical Eschatology,” unpublished Doctor’s dissertation, pp. 651-52). The lesser role of Gentiles in the millennium is the subject of many Old Testament Scriptures such as the following: Isa 2:4; 11:12; 16:1, 2, 3, 4, 5; 18:1–7; 19:16-25; 23:18; 42:1; 45:14; 49:6, 22; 59:6–8; 60:1–14; 61:8, 9; 62:2; 66:18–19; Jeremiah 3:17; 16:19–21; 49:6; 49:39 ; Ezek 38:23; Amos 9:12; Micah 7:16, 17; Zeph 2:11; 3:9; Zechariah 8:20–22; 9:10; 10:11, 12; 14:16, 17, 18, 19 (cf., Pentecost, ibid., p. 652). Outstanding in these Scriptures is the fact that, first, the Gentiles will share many of the spiritual and economic blessings of the millennial reign of Christ. Second, they will, however, occupy a subordinate role to Israel (Isa 14:1, 2; 49:22-23; 61:5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Third, as indicated previously, only Gentiles who are declared righteous by the King will be allowed entrance into the millennial kingdom at its beginning. (The Doctrine of the Millennium — Part I The Righteous Government of the Millennium) The Doctrine of the Millennium—Part I:The Righteous Government of the Millennium The Doctrine of the Millennium—Part II:Spiritual Life in the Millennium The Doctrine of the Millennium—Part III:Social and Economic Aspects of the Millennium Millennium 1 - summary including overview of Rev 19:11-21:3, history of how it has been interpreted Millennium 2 - events leading up to the millennium, including Great Tribulation and Chart of 70th week Millennium 3 - description of this time on earth, primarily from the OT prophets A World At Peace - READ: Isaiah 2:1-9 - Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore. --Isaiah 2:4 President Woodrow Wilson was a staunch idealist whose hope for world peace was deeply embedded in his thinking. Therefore, when he declared war on Germany in 1917, his decision cut to his very heart. It is said that when he returned to the White House, he put his head down on a table and sobbed. World War I was seen by many as "the war to end all wars." Wilson himself became the leading advocate for the League of Nations, which he hoped would ensure peace. But World War II and many subsequent wars have dashed such hopes. So the question remains: Can this world ever know true peace? The Bible answers, "Yes!" Two Old Testament prophets describe a future disarmament unlike any in man's history (Isaiah 2:1-4; Micah 4:1-5). And Revelation 20 declares that Satan will be bound and unable to deceive the nations when Jesus Christ comes to reign in righteousness. What about right now? When individuals trust Jesus as their Savior, they are reconciled to God and are motivated to be peacemakers in their own world of relationships—even with their enemies. God's peace in believers' hearts is a present reality, and the Lord's return to earth is the world's only hope for lasting peace. And it will come! — Dennis J. De Haan God gives me peace and I long to share it— With Christ's gospel message I'll go; I'll speak of His grace and joy that He gives me Till He comes, then world peace we'll know. —Cetas Only the Prince of Peace can bring lasting peace. Hope For The World - Isaiah 2:1-5 - "Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ" Titus 2:13 PEACE TALKS FALL APART AGAIN. UNEMPLOYMENT RATE RISES. TORNADO RIPS THROUGH TOWN. These newspaper headlines selected at random tend to lead us to despair. There just doesn't seem to be any hope for this world. And yet, according to the Scriptures, the dream of abolishing war is not merely wishful thinking. The idea of prosperity for all is more than a political gimmick. The Bible tells us that the eventual taming of nature is a certainty. The hope for this world, however, is not to be found in human efforts but in the return of Jesus Christ. He alone can solve the problems that are baffling mankind. The prophet Isaiah said that someday "nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore" (Isaiah 2:4). This glorious prospect will become a reality when the Lord Jesus Himself returns as "King of kings and Lord of lords" (1Ti 6:15) to set up His kingdom of peace and righteousness. We are to be "looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ" (Titus 2:13). Because we have this hope, we can be optimistic even in the deepening gloom of this age. Keep looking up! — Richard De Haan The only hope for world peace is the coming of the Prince of Peace. Mark Eastman has some interesting background regarding the time of Messiah's Coming… One of the most interesting aspects of rabbinic Messianic speculation has to do with the time of his coming. Following the Babylonian captivity, which was from 606- 537 B.C.E., the rabbis began to pore through the scriptures to find clues regarding the time of Messiah's coming. As we shall see, there were many prophecies which they believed were specific indicators of the time when Messiah would be expected. Some have stated that there have always been intense Messianic expectations throughout the ages, and that those expectations were no different during the time period of the ministry of Jesus of Nazareth. However, a study of such expectations reveals this is not the case. During the first two quarters of the first century C.E., more than at any time in history, Messianic expectations were very high. Why was this so? Was this great Messianic expectation at the time of Jesus simply because the Jews were suffering severely under the Roman yoke? Or was it because Bible prophecy pointed to that period of time as the time of Israel's appointment with Messiah? In the book by Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, A History of Messianic Speculation in Israel, we read about the tremendous expectations at the time of Jesus Christ that the Messiah would come soon. The reasons for this hope are explained in the following quotes: "Prior to the first century (C.E.) the Messianic interest was not excessive… The First Century, however, especially the generation before the destruction [of the Second Temple] witnessed a remarkable outburst of Messianic emotionalism. This is to be attributed, as we shall see, not to an intensification of Roman persecution, but to the prevalent belief induced by the popular chronology of that day that the age was on the threshold of the Millennium… when Jesus came into Galilee, 'spreading the gospel of the kingdom of God and saying the 'time is fulfilled' and the Kingdom of God is at hand,' he was voicing the opinion universally held that… the age of the kingdom of God-was at hand… it was this chronological fact which inflamed the Messianic hope rather than the Roman persecutions… Jesus appeared in the procuratorship of Pontius Pilate (26-36 c.e.)… It seems likely, therefore, that in the minds of the people the Millennium was to begin around the year 30 C.E. Be it remembered that it is not the Messiah who brings about the Millennium. It is the inevitable advent of the Millennium which carries along with it the Messiah and his appointed activities. The Messiah was expected around the second quarter of the First Century C.E. because the Millennium was at hand. Prior to that time he was not expected, because according to the chronology of the day the Millennium was still considerably removed."[A History of Messianic Speculation in Israel, Rabbi Abba Hillel Silver, 1927, Macmillan Co., pg 5-7, ISBN 0-8446-2937-5]… … The millennium, the one thousand year reign of the Messiah, is discussed by Rabbi Kattina in the Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin 96b-99a: "The world endures 6000 years and one thousand it shall be laid waste, that is, the enemies of God shall be laid waste, whereof it is said ,'the Lord alone shall be exalted in that day.' As out of seven years every seventh is a year of remission, so out of the seven thousand years of the world, the seventh millennium shall be the 1000 years of remission, that God alone my be exalted in that day." Later in the Sanhedrin we see another reference to the world week: "Rabbi Kattina said: six thousand years shall the world exist, and one thousand it shall be desolate, as it is written, and the Lord shall alone be exalted in that day (a reference to Isaiah 2:2). Rabbi Abaye said: it will be desolate two thousand years, as it is said, after two days will he revive us: in the third day, he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight (a reference to Hosea 6:1). It has been taught in accordance with Rabbi Kattina: just as the seventh year is one year of release in seven, so is the world: one thousand years out of seven shall be fallow, as it is written and the Lord shall alone be exalted in that day."[Sanhedrin 97a & b] (Excerpt from Chapter 6 - The Time of the Messiah's Coming - Mark Eastman - Index to entire book)