Sermons - 2007 Week 50
Christ in the Book of Isaiah
Various Texts
The Book of Isaiah was written about the time of the 8th and 7th century
BC. It is book of prophecy. It is also a book that gives a manifold
presentation of Christ. In Isaiah 9:6 for example, the descriptions of
Christ include Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father and
Prince of Peace. Others include Immanuel or “God with us” and “Branch”. He
is also the anointed servant and the suffering servant.
Why is Jesus Christ described in so many ways in the Book of Isaiah? Do you find these descriptions manifested in Christ’s ministry as recorded in the Gospels?
Verses 22:15-25 describe two historical figures, Shebna and Eliakim. Shebna
was shown to place his trust on worldly things and his preparation for a
majestic place in posterity in death. His interest thus was in his
sepulcher, a tomb carved for himself in rock. His focus was wrong and as it
was not on God. In Eliakim, we see the contrast upon which God placed His
support and authority by clothing him with Shebna’s robe and belt. Thus we
see two contrasting figures and the use of Eliakim to show him as God’s
servant and his being bestowed with authority by God.
How does this event end as described in verses 24 and 25?
In a similar vein, Eliakim was given the key of the house of David, with
which he shall open, and no one shall shut, and he shall shut and no one
shall open. This is used by John in the Book of Revelation in verse 3:7 to
describe Christ and His authority. He opens doors for His own to His
Kingdom.
Mr and Mrs ET Chua
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