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+ | Verses 12-14 of chapter 14 mark the beginning of [[sin]] in the universe. Lucifer was once in [[heaven]], and called the son of the morning. Sin began when he said, "I will be like the most High." He was not happy in the position [[God]] had placed him, and wanted to be the Supreme Being himself. As a result, [[Satan]] was cast out of [[heaven]]. Today, he is the prince of the power of the air, and ruler of the world. In verses 12-17 he is actually addressed as the organizer of [[Babylon]]'s last king. He is very closely associated with [[Babylon]]'s last ruler, whose coming is after the working of [[Satan]], with all power and signs and deceiving wonders. His final destiny is recorded in verse 15, "Yet thou shalt be brought down to [[hell]], to the sides of the pit.". | ||
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+ | Verses 18-27 contain the prophecy of the future destruction of the [[Satan]]ic world system. These verses go beyond the destruction of little [[Babylon]] and encompass the whole earth (verse 26). All this destruction of [[Satan]]ic rule is in preparation for [[God]]'s order and the Kingdom, which is guaranteed by [[God]]'s purpose (verse 27). | ||
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+ | Today's reading also covers the [[judgment]] upon Moab. Moab was to be pitilessly desolated (chapters 15:1--16:9). Her arrogance and pride would be humbled by terrible devastation from [[Assyria]] (chapter 16:10-14). | ||
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+ | In chapter 17 we see the [[judgment]] upon Damascus and [[Samarial]]. Damascus and Ephraim (the Northern Kingdom) would be desolated (verses 1-3), but eventually [[Samarial]] would yield a remnant of true believers who would not follow idolatry. Chastening, however, must precede blessings, and in verses 12-14 the [[Assyria]]n invasion is predicted. | ||
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+ | Chapter 18 records the [[judgment]] upon Ethiopia. The [[prophet]] apprises Ethiopian ambassadors that the birds of prey would feed upon their corpses rotting on the battlefield. Ethiopia and her powerful king had sway over all [[Egypt]] at that time. This chapter is not a prophecy of doom. Rather, it seems to refer to the excitement and call to arms among the Ethiopians at the advance of Sennacherib's army into [[Judah]] , whose fall would leave the gateway open for the [[Assyria]]n march into [[Egypt]] (verses 1-3). In verses 4-6 we see the miraculous deliverance of [[Jerusalem]]. |
Latest revision as of 02:19, 6 October 2015
July Scripture Portion for Bible Commentary : Psalms 103 - Isaiah 27 including the books of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs
- Psalms 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150
Verses 12-14 of chapter 14 mark the beginning of sin in the universe. Lucifer was once in heaven, and called the son of the morning. Sin began when he said, "I will be like the most High." He was not happy in the position God had placed him, and wanted to be the Supreme Being himself. As a result, Satan was cast out of heaven. Today, he is the prince of the power of the air, and ruler of the world. In verses 12-17 he is actually addressed as the organizer of Babylon's last king. He is very closely associated with Babylon's last ruler, whose coming is after the working of Satan, with all power and signs and deceiving wonders. His final destiny is recorded in verse 15, "Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.".
Verses 18-27 contain the prophecy of the future destruction of the Satanic world system. These verses go beyond the destruction of little Babylon and encompass the whole earth (verse 26). All this destruction of Satanic rule is in preparation for God's order and the Kingdom, which is guaranteed by God's purpose (verse 27).
Today's reading also covers the judgment upon Moab. Moab was to be pitilessly desolated (chapters 15:1--16:9). Her arrogance and pride would be humbled by terrible devastation from Assyria (chapter 16:10-14).
In chapter 17 we see the judgment upon Damascus and Samarial. Damascus and Ephraim (the Northern Kingdom) would be desolated (verses 1-3), but eventually Samarial would yield a remnant of true believers who would not follow idolatry. Chastening, however, must precede blessings, and in verses 12-14 the Assyrian invasion is predicted.
Chapter 18 records the judgment upon Ethiopia. The prophet apprises Ethiopian ambassadors that the birds of prey would feed upon their corpses rotting on the battlefield. Ethiopia and her powerful king had sway over all Egypt at that time. This chapter is not a prophecy of doom. Rather, it seems to refer to the excitement and call to arms among the Ethiopians at the advance of Sennacherib's army into Judah , whose fall would leave the gateway open for the Assyrian march into Egypt (verses 1-3). In verses 4-6 we see the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem.