Vengeance
We learn of vengeance coming. Jesus Christ will judge the people who do not believe in Him as their personal Savior. Have you accepted Him as your Savior.
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1.-6. “This paragraph introduces the final annihilation of the nation of Edom, a picture of God treading out the grapes in a wine press, and God’s wrathful judging all nations.” (Smith, Gary V., The New American Commentary, Volume 15B, Isaiah 40-66. [Nashville, B & H Publishing Group, 2009], 655)
“The prophet looks ahead in 63:1-6 and sees Jesus Christ returning from the Battle of Armageddon that climaxes the Day of the Lord (Revelation 19:11-21). Edom is named here as a representative of the nations that have oppressed the Jews.” (Wiersbe, Warren W, The Bible Exposition Commentary: Old Testament Prophets. [Colorado Springs: David C Cook, 2002], 69)
“I find no delight in the first part of this chapter, because we see the wrath of Christ likened to a winepress in His coming judgment.” (McGee, J. Vernon, Thru the Bible: Volume III. [Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1983], 339)
2. “In that day men would get into the winepress barefooted to tread out the grapes. The red juice would spurt out of the ripe grapes and stain their garments.” (McGee, 339)
3. “Notice that it is their blood, not His.” (McGee, 339)
“It is the day of vengeance. It is identified already with the second coming of Christ rather that with His first coming.” (McGee, 339)
Clarifying God’s Wrath
4.-6. “In the second half of this message (63:4-6) God explains the imagery of 63:1-3 and reveals why he will do these things. The motivation for God acting this way was because a ‘day of vengeance, vindication’ was in his heart.” (Smith, 660)
4. “This is His judgment upon the earth, and it is defined as the day of vengeance.” (McGee, 340)
5. “The Lord Jesus Christ wrought salvation alone when He was on the cross, and judgment is His solo work also.” (McGee, 340)
“God’s strong arm is the only source of real strength and true salvation against the forces of evil in this world. This powerful arm not only will bring salvation to his people but also will deliver the full force of his wrath on those who reject God.” (Smith, 661)
6. “This is the end of man’s little day upon the earth. The King is coming to the earth in judgment.” (McGee, 340)
“It is the year of redemption, that is the time for God to pay back the enemies for what they have done to Israel and to restore Israel fully to what God had always intended them to be.” [Max Anders and Trent C. Butler (2012). HOTC Vol. 15: Isaiah. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]
“Quit complaining, people. God is not silent. The Divine Warrior is on the way. He has decided it is time to act. No one can stop him. He has already started. His garments are red with enemy blood.” [Max Anders and Trent C. Butler (2012). HOTC Vol. 15: Isaiah. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com]
References
Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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New King James Version (NKJV)
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In this article Scripture quotations taken from KJV.
Max Anders and Trent C. Butler (2012). HOTC Vol. 15: Isaiah. B&H Publishing Group. Retrieved from https://read.lifeway.com
McGee, J. Vernon, Thru the Bible: Volume III. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1983
Smith, Gary V., The New American Commentary, Volume 15B, Isaiah 40-66. Nashville, B & H Publishing Group, 2009
Wiersbe, Warren W, The Bible Exposition Commentary: Old Testament Prophets. Colorado Springs: David C Cook, 2002
