Message Notes

PROPHETIC GLIMPSES OF THE FUTURE MESSIANIC KINGDOM

1. The latter days          Isaiah 2:2a

a) Signifying an unspecified future

b) Time of fulfilment of this prophecy is unknown

2. Significant features

a) The mountain of the Lord’s house shall be exalted          Isaiah 2:2b

b) All nations shall flow to it          Isaiah 2:2c

c) Many worshippers          Isaiah 2:3

d) Reasons why so many would worship the Lord

i)God will personally teach worshippers          Isaiah 2:3c

ii)The word of the Lord will go forth from Jerusalem          Isaiah 2:3d

iii)He shall be the Divine Judge of all people          Isaiah 2:4a

iv)He shall bring about peace in the world          Isaiah 2:4b

SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE PROPHETIC GLIMPSES

1. To offer a stark contrast to the present history of Israel

a) Sinful nation of Israel          Isaiah 2:4

b) Desolation of the country          Isaiah 2:7

c) Spiritual-religious bankruptcy of the nation          Isaiah 2:11-15

2. To offer Hope

a) Spiritual cleansing          Isaiah 1:16-18

b) Spiritual return and restoration to the Lord          Isaiah 1:19

c) Promise of full redemption          Isaiah 1:26-27