Title: Salvation of Jehovah/Isaiah 60:1-9
Contents
= Historical background of the text =
The dawn of a new era is coming. The prophet is the city of the LORD, David
Zion, the city of righteousness, the city of temples, rise up and reflect the glory of God.
receives an emergency order.
The whole world was engulfed in the darkness of that time, but now the nations are far away.
It is said that we will see the light of a new age in some places. This beautiful and full of hope
The content of the word is often called the 'flame of light'.
= Glossary =
Palestine: Palestine got its name from the Philistines. patriarchal era
He was called Canaan. But Herototus, the Greek 'father of history'
First referred to as Palestine in the 5th century B.C., later
The great Romans called it Palestine. And 'Palestine'
The official use of the name of Iran was after 138 AD, and it was located east of the Jordan.
pointed to the land.
= text commentary =
In the Near East, the sun is said to rise above the horizon. the whole earth is in darkness
When immersed in , Jerusalem suddenly becomes a shining spot. God's Im
It is said to have been shone with ashes. God's people work through the days of trial
Come on now, the light of God's glory will shine on all nations.
1. Arise and shine (1-3)
Light and darkness are spiritual symbols. Light is communion with the Holy God,
Darkness is a life apart from God. Light is a symbol of peace and prosperity, darkness is
It is a symbol of anxiety and absurdity. Light means truth, darkness means untruth and sin.
it's a bad life
The nature of God is truth, and there is no darkness in it. light is God's
It is the self-expression of light. When the nations look to the light of Jerusalem, we are one
You will know the knowledge and glory of knowing you. The history of darkness is receding
Now a new era has come. Wandering in the dark with various trials
The time has come when Israel, who has fallen on its face, will rise up vigorously. of passion
An era has passed and a new era has come.
When we look at the modern history of our people, we go through so many hardships.
is the whole nation Living in a culture that was closed due to the isolation policy at the end of the Joseon Dynasty
have been alive A life deprived of freedom for 36 years under the oppression of Japanese imperialism
have lived It also suffered the bitterness of the 6.25 turmoil. What is the flow of history like this?
I think it was the history of Doom. However, we are living in a bright culture
I am living my life as a free citizen. The bright light of the gospel
living in We live in an open world.
Now we must rise up vigorously and live a life that radiates light. Us
are all sons of light and sons of day. I do not belong to the night or darkness
All. Therefore, we must always be awake and live a life that radiates the light of the Gospel.
I will (see 1 Thessalonians 5:5-6).
2. Lift up your eyes and see all around ( 4-7)
Jerusalem, the city of God, is the holy line above the central mountains of Palestine.
to be. It is a city in the mountains with an elevation of about 800 meters above sea level. east of the city
You can see the swarm of targets coming from under your eyes. from each country
Merchants come here for trade and cultural exchange.
In the west, merchant ships of the Mediterranean can be seen returning with their sails out. this
The children of Israel, who were taken captive along the broad track of commerce,
Get milk and return to your homeland.
The city of Jerusalem is now the center of everything. middle of commerce
It will become a center for cultural exchange. Especially those who fear Jehovah God.
become the center of religious culture.
Even our churches today can lift their eyes and see all around, just as the prophet said.
should go God's purpose is to include the whole world. Today's church is
It should be the center of Christian culture for the whole world. Beautiful
It should become a center of blessed cultural exchange. I feel the mission of this era
We must become a church that can lift up its eyes and see all sides.
3. Offerings to God (8-9)
The glory of Jerusalem aids Israel's missionary work while simultaneously helping the nations
brought a reaction from Gentile nations brought gold and frankincense,
will be given to Gentile cattle are also offered on the altar of God. again
The ships of Sheh also came with the children of Israel, carrying silver and gold, O God
It is given in the name of Howa. before the name of the holy God of Israel
Offer precious sacrifices. All sacrifices offered on the altar of God
I am pleased with This is a sacrifice offered with sincerity and sincerity.
Gentile nations have lived without knowing God. their own true god
They were religious wanderers who worshiped idols. But
They were able to watch the glory of Jerusalem. radiating the light of truth
After seeing the glory of Jerusalem, he returned to God and offered a sacrificial offering to God.
it was given to This is a beautiful and blessed missionary fruit. today's school
The congregation should be a church that reveals the glory of Jerusalem. the church of the gospel
When the light shines high, all neighbors and the whole world will return to God.
You will be offering an offering of yin to God.