Isaiah 66
Dear RTB’ers,
Isaiah. Beginning on November 17 we have read Isaiah for 42 days out of the next 49 – only one week in that seven-week span reading the apostle John’s three letters. So we’ve been on a long journey, ending today on a happy note as we read more about the New Jerusalem and God’s final judgment on wrongdoers, His glory manifested for all to see.
A few highlights of the New Jerusalem: Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all you who love her … Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream… As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you; you shall be comforted in Jerusalem. (vv. 10a, 12a, 13)
And the final judgment: For by fire will the LORD enter into judgment … and those slain by the LORD shall be many… “Those who … go into the gardens … eating pig’s flesh and the abomination and mice, shall come to an end together, … and the time is coming to gather all nations and tongues. And they shall come and shall see My glory… all flesh shall come to worship before Me…” (vv. 16-17, 18b, 23b)
Thus we end Isaiah.
Blessings!