20 – 22 June 2023
He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
The above (verse 36) ends chapter 3 of John’s Gospel, as John is bearing witness to the Son he saw: Jesus (Jehovah’s Salvation manifested in the flesh of the first begotten of the Father).
John’s version (Gospel – God’s “good spell”) of the LORD in Him coming to life, after the baptism of repentance (that comes by water, this word of God heard), speaks of His mind washed from blinding corruption. It is the Son, the one who uniquely comes to life by the direct work of the Father (revealing Himself alive in Him first), who then baptizes disciples (teaches students) as the Father baptized (taught) Him, revealing Himself (the Father) alive in those first baptized by water, and thereby (after His long-suffering) seeing the Father in the son(s), find themselves in the presence of the LORD Jesus, the Christ (the Father manifested in human flesh) at His coming.
The Greek words rendered “gospel,” (only used by John in Revelation) are (from the Strong’s Greek Dictionary): Strong’s #2097: euaggelizo: from 2095 [eu – good or well] and 32 [angelos – angel or messenger]; to announce good news (“evangelize”) especially the gospel:–declare, bring (declare, show) glad (good) tidings, preach (the gospel). And, Strong’s #2098: euaggelion: from the same as 2097; a good message, i.e. the gospel:–gospel.
In Hebrew, the equivalent words, often rendered “good tidings” and “report,” give us a clearer understanding. They respectively are (from the Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary): Strong’s #1319: basar: a primitive root; properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, (figuratively) cheerful); to announce (glad news):–messenger, preach, publish, show forth, (bear, bring, carry, preach, good, tell good) tidings. And, Strong’s #8052: shmuw’ah, feminine passive participle [dubiously] of 8074; something heard, i.e. an announcement:–bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings.
As we understand, shmuw’ah (in like context with shmuw’el meaning to hear God, and rendered Samuel) means to hear Jehovah’s voice in the words spoken.
Isaiah 53
1 Who has believed our report [shmuw’ah – heard and obeyed the voice preaching these good tidings as the voice of Jehovah, as it is]? and to whom [thereby] is the arm [the work in the flesh] of the LORD revealed?
2 For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry [tsiyah – this way marker] ground [‘erets – in the earth]: he has no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.
As we also know, because the LORD has here shown us, this aspect of hearing the word preached, the tidings of His good, and believing it is Him speaking, as He is, is the manifestation of His presence to us, and then in us as we, in like manner after He has reproduced us in His image and likeness, preach the same “good spell.”
1 Thessalonians 2
1 For yourselves, brethren, know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in vain:
2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as you know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel [euaggelion] of God with much contention [with the wicked, mentioned below as doing the work of Satan, as they are latter in 2 Thessalonians 2 & 3, with all signs and lying wonders, who receive not this love of the truth, that they might be saved, and hinder this word of God, not allowing it to be heard as His word, as it is].
3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:
4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel [euaggelion], even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which tries our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:
6 Nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yet of others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.
7 But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherishes her children:
8 So being affectionately desirous of you, we were willing to have imparted unto you, not the gospel [euaggelion] of God only, but also our own souls, because you were dear unto us.
9 For you remember, brethren, our labor and travail: for laboring night and day, because we would not be chargeable unto any of you, we preached unto you the gospel [euaggelion] of God.
10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe [the Gospel is the word of God, as it is]:
11 As you know how we exhorted and comforted and charged every one of you, as a father [who is alive in Christ] does [to bring] his children [to life with him],
12 That you would walk worthy of God, who has called you unto his kingdom and glory.
13 For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when you received the word of God which you heard of us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which [is the power in you changing your mind, the “good spell” that] effectually works also in you that believe [it is Him speaking and working to bring you thereby to life].
14 For you, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are [becoming new Judah, the elect remnant – who were the first to come to life] in Christ Jesus: for you also have suffered like things of your own countrymen [wicked men in church and state, hindering the word of God and not giving it free course], even as they have of the Jews [the old and wholly corrupt Judah]:
15 Who [church {religious} and state government together] both killed the LORD Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us [falsely accusing our work trying to silence us and maintain their control over the minds of men]; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:
16 Forbidding us to speak to the Gentiles [all who don’t truly know the LORD] that they might be saved, to fill up their sins [against God] always: for the wrath [this word of God against those who reject the love of His truth] is come upon them to the uttermost.
17 But we, brethren, being taken from you for a short time in presence, not in heart, endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire.
18 Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan [resisting the LORD’s word that manifests His presence] hindered us.
19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing [that you receive His word as it is, His presence with you, and now in you]? Are not even you in the presence of our LORD Jesus Christ at his coming?
20 For you are our glory [acknowledging it is the LORD’s in us and not our own] and joy [when you are in this way born again into His family of the living].
2 Timothy 1
6 Wherefore I put you in remembrance that you stir up the gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands [the LORD working His salvation through me to you].
7 For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
8 Be not you therefore ashamed of the testimony of our LORD [alive in us], nor of me his prisoner: but be you partaker of the afflictions of [preaching] the gospel [euaggelion] according to the power of God [that will effectually work in those who hear Him];
9 Who has saved us, and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
10 But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ [by faith: believing it is Him present], who has abolished death, and has brought life and immortality to light through the gospel [euagelion]:
11 Whereunto I am appointed a preacher, and an apostle, and a teacher of the Gentiles [who don’t know Him, and are blinded to His presence by ignorance: their darkened minds].
12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day [this day of the resurrection at the revelation of the LORD Jesus Christ].
13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which you have heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
14 That good thing which was committed unto you keep by the Holy Ghost which dwells in us [the LORD in you unknown to those who don’t know Him, working, long-suffering until they realize they are in the presence of the LORD Jesus Christ, Jehovah manifested in the flesh working our salvation, at His coming].
In this context, understand what John is saying in chapter 3, when he, in verse 30, speaking of when preaching repentance has effectually worked, clearing the blinded mind, and the LORD is realized to be the One present working in His word, says “He [the LORD now known] must increase, but I [the Son who is the dove, the sign of the end] must decrease.”
Galatians 1
3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our LORD Jesus Christ,
4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:
5 To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.
6 I marvel that you are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel [euaggelizo]:
7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel [euaggelizo] of Christ.
8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel [euagelizo] unto you than that which we have preached [euaggelizo] unto you, let him be accursed.
9 As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel [euaggelizo] unto you than that you have received, let him be accursed.
10 For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel [euaggelion] which was preached [euaggelizo] of me is not after man.
12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ [Jehovah alive in me manifesting His presence for the salvation of the world].
Galatians 4
20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.
21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life [that only comes by Him, the Word of God, alive in you], truly righteousness should have been by the law.
22 But the scripture has concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ [One God alive in our flesh] might be given to them that believe.
23 But before faith [believing He is present] came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterward be revealed.
24 Wherefore the law [the written word from the mouth of God, when read] was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
25 But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster.
26 For you are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus [that Jehovah {the Father} is alive in us {His children}, saving us and as many as receive Him at His coming].
27 For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ.
28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
29 And if you be Christ’s, then are you Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
As we understand, the “promise” was to Abraham, after he heard the LORD and obeyed, by faith believing the LORD’s earlier promise (Genesis 15, and thereby knowing Isaac couldn’t, wouldn’t die in the sacrifice the LORD led him into). This is a pattern of the new and living way spoken of in Hebrews 10:20, the sacrifice He leads us into as the ONE BODY He has prepared for Himself (to reveal His presence), and when we have the faith to trust and believe Him, seeing as He sees, we reach the promised blessing.
The early promise:
Genesis 15
12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness [now when all God people are ignorant of His presence] fell upon him.
13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that your seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;
14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
Abraham’s statement of faith after leading Isaac to the sacrifice:
Genesis 22
8 And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.
And the LORD providing:
Genesis 22
13 And Abraham lifted up his eyes [to see as the LORD sees], and looked [ra’ah – and saw], and behold behind [‘achar – in these last days, at the end of the deep sleep] him a ram [‘ayil – strength; the mighty in our time] caught in a thicket by his horns [by their own power to deceive]: and Abraham went and took the ram, and offered him up for a burnt offering in the stead of his son.
14 And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh [Jehovah sees]: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen.
15 And the angel of the LORD called unto Abraham out of heaven the second time,
16 And said, By myself have I sworn, says the LORD, for because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son:
17 That in blessing I will bless you, and in multiplying I will multiply your seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and your seed shall possess the gate of his enemies;
18 And in your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because you have obeyed my voice.
The “thicket” in which the mighty are caught is the four times used Hebrew word cbak, by which, the LORD refers us to two of its appearances in Isaiah.
Isaiah 9
14 Therefore, the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day.
15 The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teaches lies, he is the tail.
16 For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
17 Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is a hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
18 For wickedness burns as the fire: it shall devour the briers [deceivers] and thorns [misleaders], and shall kindle in the thickets [cbak] of the forest [all those who say they are upright, while doing evil, warring, against God and His people], and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke [and shall be carried away by the winds of their own evil lies and deceptions].
19 Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land [‘erets – earth] darkened [all are ignorant of the LORD among us working and speaking], and [therefore] the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.
Isaiah 10
1 Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed [forcing more of the cause claiming its a cure – more evil can only bring more evil; it’s an unbreakable law of nature and nature’s God, now self-evident];
2 To turn aside the needy from [God’s good] judgment, and to take away the right [justice] from the poor [the powerless] of my people, that widows may be their prey, and that they may rob the fatherless [none having a man to protect and defend them from the attacks of the wicked in power]!
3 And what will you do in the day of visitation [pquddah – now when the LORD has come as the Chief Overseer of the earth, to avenge the powerless and cut down the wicked], and in the desolation which shall come from far [merchaq – this appointed time the LORD decreed]? to whom will you flee for help? and where will you leave your glory?
4 For you have broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian [when Gideon, the warrior of God, hewed down the mighty who were causing the constant agitation of God’s people, calling all His people to the final slaughter of them and their kings].
5 For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
8 The LORD sent a word into Jacob, and it has lighted upon Israel [like a dove – as a sign of this end reached].
This, the Word of God descending as dove, is what John speaks of in John 1:32, after he speaks of the LORD in the flesh as the Word of God made flesh and coming to His people who didn’t comprehend Him, His word, speaking into their darkness.
John 1
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light [understanding who is speaking] of men.
5 And the light shined in darkness; and the darkness [the ignorant] comprehended it not.
10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not.
11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
32 And John bare record, saying, I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove [the sign of the end reached], and it abode upon him.
33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water [cleansing away the corruption that blinds the world], the same said unto me, Upon whom you shall see the Spirit [the LORD unknown in the darkness] descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost [raising them to life: coming to life in His children as they receive His mind].
34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
51 And he says unto him, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Hereafter you shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man.
Isaiah 10
16 Therefore shall the LORD, the LORD of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.
17 And the light [understanding] of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: and it shall burn and devour his thorns [misleaders] and his briers [deceivers] in one day;
18 And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standard-bearer [nacac – those to whom they look to show them the way] faints.
19 And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write them.
20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him [to whom they looked to show the way] that smote them; but shall stay upon [look to] the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
21 The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.
22 For though your people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption [killayown – failing eyes] decreed [charats] shall overflow with righteousness.
23 For the LORD God of hosts shall make a consumption [kalah – the full end], even determined [charats], in the midst of all the land [‘erets – all the earth].
24 Therefore thus says the LORD God of hosts, O my people that dwellest in Zion, be not afraid of the Assyrian [communists in power]: he shall smite you with a rod [the law they have corrupted by their delusion], and shall lift up his staff against you, after the manner of Egypt [as tyrants oppressing].
25 For yet a very little while, and the indignation [za’am] shall cease [kalah – be ended when this is accomplished], and my anger in their destruction.
26 And the LORD of hosts shall stir up a scourge for him according to the slaughter of Midian at the rock of Oreb [from where flows the waters of darkness]: and as his rod [the law of nature and nature’s God] was upon the sea [all people at large], so shall he lift it up after the manner of Egypt [against the oppressors and tyrants of our time].
27 And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden [of the wicked] shall be taken away from off your shoulder, and his yoke from off your neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing [this understanding poured out upon all the earth as the sun rising on this new day].
33 Behold, the LORD, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty [arrogant] shall be humbled.
34 And he shall cut down the thickets [cbak] of the forest with iron, and Lebanon [the corrupt evil standard in the place where purity should be seen] shall fall by a mighty one.
John 3
1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus [victorious over the culture – by coming to the LORD, through the “strait” gate narrowed by the obstacles of the culture and false prophets, to Him who is the king and the kingdom], a ruler of the Jews [Judah – the leaders of God’s people]:
2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi [Teacher], we know that you are a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that you do, except God be with him.
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Except a man be born again [bring out of His dead flesh, a spiritual man with the understanding mind of Christ, in accord with God and choosing to do His will], he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus says unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Truly, truly, I say unto you, Except a man be born of water [this word of God] and of the Spirit [by His word reproducing the His Holy Spirit in us – our sanctification into salvation], he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. [2 Thessalonians 2:13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the LORD, because God has from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14 Whereunto he called you by our gospel {euaggelion}, to the obtaining of the glory of our LORD Jesus Christ.]
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto you, You must be born again.
8 The wind blows [the Spirit moves] where it lists [thelesis – where God wills, doing His will], and you hear the sound thereof [His voice], but can not tell from where it comes, or to where it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit [moved into God’s will].
9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be?
10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Are you a master of Israel, and know not these things?
11 Truly, truly, I say unto you, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen [we do understand]; and you receive not our witness.
12 If I have told you earthly things, and you believe not, how shall you believe, if I tell you of heavenly things [the way into His kingdom]?
13 And no man has ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven.
14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness [so that all who look upon Him can be saved from the darkness and death that comes from the bites, the poisonous words, of the enemies, false prophets and misleader mixed among us], even so must the Son of man [I Am] be lifted up:
15 That whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.
18 He that believes on him is not condemned: but he that believes not is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
19 And this is the condemnation [krisis – the choice, to reject the light, which is choosing death], that light [understanding] is come into the world, and men loved darkness [the cultivated ignorance of the culture] rather than light [understanding], because their deeds were evil [misleading].
20 For every one that does evil [misleads into darkness] hates the light [understanding truth], neither comes to the light [understanding], lest his deeds should be reproved.
21 But he that does truth comes to the light [understanding], that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God [they are the work and will of God].
22 After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized.
23 And John also was baptizing in Aenon [‘ayin – the eye as the fountain from where comes life-giving waters] near to Salim [that bring us near, prepare us for, peace], because there was much water there: and they came, and were baptized.
24 For John was not yet cast into prison.
25 Then there arose a question between some of John’s disciples and the Jews about purifying.
26 And they came unto John, and said unto him, Rabbi, he that was with you beyond Jordan, to whom you barest witness, behold, the same baptizes, and all men come to him.
27 John answered and said, A man can receive nothing, except it be given him from heaven.
28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, I am not the Christ, but that I am sent before him.
29 He that has the bride is the bridegroom: but the friend of the bridegroom, which stands and hears him, rejoices greatly because of the bridegroom’s voice: this my joy therefore is fulfilled.
30 He must increase, but I must decrease.
31 He that comes from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth: he that comes from heaven is above all.
32 And what he has seen and heard, that he testifies; and no man receives his testimony.
33 He that has received his testimony has set to his seal [sphragizo – the seal upon the Archangel who then seals the elect remnant, in Revelation 7] that God is true. [John 6:27 Labor not for the meat which perishes, but for that meat which endures unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him has God the Father sealed [sphragizo]. 28 Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God? 29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that you believe on him whom he has sent.]
34 For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God: for God gives not the Spirit by measure unto him. [1 Thessalonians 2:19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even you in the presence of our LORD Jesus Christ at his coming? 20 For you are our glory and joy.]
35 The Father loves the Son, and has given all things into his hand.
36 He that believes on the Son has everlasting life: and he that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abides on him.
Isaiah 40
5 And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.
6 The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
7 The grass withers, the flower fades: because the spirit of the LORD blows upon it: surely the people is grass.
8 The grass withers, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand forever.
9 O Zion, that brings good tidings [basar – this gospel to my people, giving it as you have been given], get you up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that brings good tidings [basar], lift up your voice with strength [understanding]; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
10 Behold, the LORD God will come with strong hand, and his arm [the flesh in which he is revealed to those who believe this report {shmuw’ah – believing this is the voice of Jehovah, as it is in truth}] shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
12 Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted [gave them by measure] out heaven [with full understanding] with the span [in the exposition in the firmament], and comprehended [what the wise of the world haven’t] the dust [the ruin] of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance [judging the powers that have risen over the earth and caused it to become without form and void]?
13 Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counselor has taught him?
14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
15 Behold, the nations [those who don’t know Him] are as a drop of a bucket [so are their words and understanding when compared to His], and are counted as the small dust of the balance [their words are the cause of the ruin of the earth by their corrupt evil judgment]: behold, he taketh up the isles [these men, without His word, in power among the people] as a very little thing.
Isaiah 41
15 Behold, I will make you a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: you shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shall make the hills as chaff.
16 You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel.
17 When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
18 I will open rivers [flowing My words into the sea] in high places, and fountains [of these life-giving words] in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of [living] water, and the dry land springs of water [this word].
25 I have raised up one from the north [the Word of God among you, whom you have not comprehended], and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon mortar [to grind it into that which will bind together the stones of His habitation], and as the potter treads clay [to reform it as the LORD commands].
26 Who has declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that shows, yea, there is none that declares, yea, there is none that heareth your words.
27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings [basar].
28 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
29 Behold, they are all vanity [worthless]; their works are nothing: their molten images [their everchanging standards] are wind [of false doctrine] and confusion.
Isaiah 46
5 To whom will you liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
6 They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he makes it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.
7 They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he stands; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble [because it is a lifeless idol they put in My place and call by Me name].
8 Remember this, and show yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O you transgressors.
9 Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
10 Declaring the end [‘achariyth – these last days] from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
11 Calling a ravenous bird [the eagle to the carcass of the dead body of Christ] from the east [the sun rising of this new day], the man that executes my counsel from a far country [merchaq – this appointed time the LORD decreed]: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
12 Hearken unto me, you stouthearted [you men in power], that are far from righteousness:
13 I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off [rachaq – not be as evil men have decreed], and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
Psalms 96
1 O sing [repeat the word He has given you] unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth.
2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; show forth his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
6 Honor and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Give unto the LORD, O you kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigns: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13 Before [in the presence of] the LORD: for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
