43:22 But thou hast not {x} called upon me, O Jacob; but thou hast been {y} weary of me, O Israel.(x) You have not worshipped me as you ought to have done.(y) Because you have not willingly received that which I commanded you, you grieved me. By which he shows that his mercies were the only reason for their deliverance, as they had deserved the contrary. read more
ISAIAH INTRODUCTION TO PART TWO The chapters of Part 2 (chaps. 40-46) are chiefly millennial, and so different from the prevailing themes preceding, as to raise a query whether they were not written by some other author a second, or deutero-Isaiah, as some call him. We do not hold that opinion, the reasons for which are briefly stated in the author’s Primers of the Faith. In Synthetic Bible Studies, it was found convenient to treat this part as a single discourse though doubtless, such is not... read more
The Right of the Creator Isaiah 43:0 The chapter opens with the words "But now." They indicate some change in the tone of the narrative, or appeal, or judgment. A very notable change they indicate, quite a miracle of a transformation, possible only to the Almighty musician; none other could have ventured upon this metamorphosis. We have read "Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it... read more
Weary of God Isa 43:22 God knows what is the matter with us. He knows whether it is unbelief, or indifference; whether it is a new and perplexing view, or whether it is a closing of the eyes and a total disregard of all aspects of life. Does he care for us enough to consider what our relation to him is in reality? Does he keep some thermometer by which he can mark the rise and fall of our zeal? Surely there must be a thermometer somewhere, for ever and anon we find in the Bible distinct... read more
Reader, do not fail to overlook the very great tenderness of this expostulation, which the Lord makes with his people. What did the Lord look for, and expect in his people? Evidently, from what is here said, the Lord was jealous of their not calling upon him: Jacob, father of the Israelites; was remarkable for keeping up acquaintance, by prayer and communion with the Lord. And the Lord had never said to the praying seed of Jacob, Seek ye my face, in vain. But it seems the children did not turn... read more
22-28 Those who neglect to call upon God, are weary of him. The Master tired not the servants with his commands, but they tired him with disobedience. What were the riches of God's mercy toward them? I, even I, am he who yet blotteth out thy transgressions. This encourages us to repent, because there is forgiveness with God, and shows the freeness of Divine mercy. When God forgives, he forgets. It is not for any thing in us, but for his mercies' sake, his promise' sake; especially for his Son's... read more
Israel's Salvation the Work of Jehovah's Mercy v. 22. But thou hast not called upon Me, O Jacob, they had not chosen the true God; but thou hast been weary of Me, O Israel, they had in no way exerted themselves on His account, His election of them as His peculiar people rather being an act of His free love and mercy. v. 23. Thou hast not brought Me the small cattle of thy burnt offerings, to atone for the general condition of sinfulness and to dedicate themselves to Jehovah; neither hast... read more
IV.—THE FOURTH DISCOURSERedemption or Salvation in its Entire CompassIsaiah 43:1 to Isaiah 44:51. THE CHIEF INGREDIENTS OF REDEMPTIONIsaiah 43:1-81 But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob,And he that formed thee, O Israel,Fear not: for I have redeemed thee,I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee;And through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee:When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be... read more
a Way in the Wilderness Isaiah 43:14-28 Let uptake care lest we thwart God’s purpose in our lives. We were made to show forth His praise, Isaiah 43:21 ; but we must beware of causing a revoking of His gracious purpose (See Numbers 14:34 , r.v. margin): by prayerlessness, Isaiah 43:22 ; by the neglect of little things, Isaiah 43:23 ; by the lack of sweetness and tenderness in our disposition, Isaiah 43:24 . “Be not high-minded, but fear; for if God spared not the natural branches, neither... read more
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Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Isaiah 43:1-28
CHAPTER 43 Jehovah Speaks in Comfort to His People 1. What Jehovah is and will be to Israel (Isaiah 43:1-7 ) 2. Second address to the blind and deaf people (Isaiah 43:8-13 ) 3. Jehovah deals with their enemies (Isaiah 43:14-17 ) 4. Blessed things to come: They shall show forth My praise (Isaiah 43:18-21 ) 5. Jehovah’s loving appeal and promise to remember their sins no more (Isaiah 43:22-28 ) Chapters 43-45 must be studied together. Jehovah speaks in these chapters as nowhere else... read more