Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"The Redeemer will come to Zion"
Text: Isaiah 59:20
THE REDEEMER OF THE LORD
The Redeemer is another title of the Messiah. He would be the Anointed One who would be sent for the task of redemption.
“‘The Redeemer will come to Zion,
And to those who turn from transgression in Jacob,’
Says the LORD.
‘As for Me,’ says the LORD, ‘this is My covenant with them: My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants,’ says the LORD, ‘from this time and forevermore.'”
Isaiah 59:20-21
1. The recipients of God’s redemption.
a) God will reach out to Zion (Israel).
i) The Messiah would be sent.
ii) He would proclaim the Kingdom of God to all.
b) But anyone who turns from transgression may also be redeemed:
i) Jews
ii) Gentiles
2. God’s New Covenant.
a) In this New Covenant God would pour out His Spirit (Joel 2; Acts 2).
b) His words would be freely given.
i) The Redeemer will teach God’s word.
ii) His word would not depart from the mouth of the redeemed.
iii) The teachings of the Redeemer are to be treasured.
c) The descendants of the redeemed.
i) They would also enjoy the benefits of the New Covenant.
ii) They would also be greatly blessed.