Isaiah - the Vision - Part Three:                 “Contrasting Kingdoms”
                             Isaiah 32:9-20

1.    The Kingdom of Humanity - vs. 9-14  

       Two Foundational Principles of Humanity’s Kingdom:

      A.     False Security 

• Notice, in the first three verses the women of Judah feel secure; thus they are complacent and confident about their situation.
•  In Isaiah 3:16, Isaiah addressed the ‘daughters of Zion’ because he found them the epitome of their mother’s character.
• They are content with their situation.
• Complacency is a destructive human trait spoken of by Jesus:Mt. 24:38-3
• The men failed to listen; thus, maybe the women can make a difference. (rise up and listen) Repentance:  Isaiah 31:6

     B.      Destruction

•  Destruction is on the way; The Assyrian invasion of 701 B.C. is little more than a year away, the the people are to carefree to see it coming. 
• Take off your dress clothes and prepare for enslavement; You are not heading to a party: Nahum 2:7
• This is a false escapist joy which can be seen in Isaiah 24:7-11
• The Assyrian invasion is a warning for the future.

2.    The Kingdom of God - vs. 15-20

        Two Foundational Principles of God’s Kingdom:

     A.      Restoration (Instead of Disaster)

•  Salvation is beyond all human capability.
• The first fruits of the Spirit was inaugurated at Pentecost and will be complete when Jesus returns: Acts 2:16-17
• The one who is spirit not only defends his people but enriches them with new life.
• Humanity and the Earth will be restored: Rom 8:19-22

      B.     True Security

•  It is this abundant righteousness which will produce true peace and Security. He has given them the antidote to their problems: Isaiah 30:15

     Isaiah concludes the vision of the contrasting Kingdoms with two metaphors:

    1)   The Destruction of Assyria and the humbling of Jerusalem   -    V. 19

• The forest represents Assyria, while the City represents Jerusalem.

    2)   The Undisturbed Peace of the Messianic Kingdom    -    V-20

•  Both Judgment and glory lie ahead and now is the time to choose!  1 Pet 3:9
• Which Kingdom do you want to be associated with?
• Which foundation?  Mt. 7:24-27

 

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