Isaiah 11

[acerbus80]

Hey everybody, I've never posted here before, but I've got a question that hopefully can be answered here. And I'll probably have more questions as time goes on.

Anyway, I've been doing a little research on a subject that's trying to twist Christianity to meet their ends, and in debunking this, I've run into a place where Isaiah Chapter 11 is referenced.

Could someone please explain to me what exactly is being described by Isaiah here? Is this something to do with Heaven, Armageddon, etc?

Thanks.

 

[LamorakDesGalis]

Could someone please explain to me what exactly is being described by Isaiah here? Is this something to do with Heaven, Armageddon, etc?

Welcome to ChristianForums, acerbus80.

Isaiah 11 from Isaiah's viewpoint, concerns the coming Messiah and the age of the Messiah. Isaiah described the Messiah as a "shoot" and "branch" coming from the line of David (Jesse was David's father). Isaiah was referring to the promises in the Davidic covenant made with King David in 2 Samuel 7.

11:1-5 is a description of the Messiah, while 11:6-9 is a description of the Messianic age or kingdom. Exactly what is and when is the Messianic age depends on what Christian tradition and which method of interpretation you adhere. For me, a dispensationalist, I understand this reference to be to the Millennial kingdom which follows Jesus' return to earth. Other Christians have a different understanding, and may take it symbolically.

In Isaiah 11:10 the phrase In that day is an eschatological phrase - referring to The Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord - in my view - precedes the Messianic kingdom on earth. The description is that the Messiah will be a rallying point for the believers among the nations on the Day of the Lord, as well as for the believing Jews scattered throughout the world.


Lamorak Des Galis

 

[acerbus80]

Welcome to ChristianForums, acerbus80.

Isaiah 11 from Isaiah's viewpoint, concerns the coming Messiah and the age of the Messiah. Isaiah described the Messiah as a "shoot" and "branch" coming from the line of David (Jesse was David's father). Isaiah was referring to the promises in the Davidic covenant made with King David in 2 Samuel 7.

11:1-5 is a description of the Messiah, while 11:6-9 is a description of the Messianic age or kingdom. Exactly what is and when is the Messianic age depends on what Christian tradition and which method of interpretation you adhere. For me, a dispensationalist, I understand this reference to be to the Millennial kingdom which follows Jesus' return to earth. Other Christians have a different understanding, and may take it symbolically.

In Isaiah 11:10 the phrase In that day is an eschatological phrase - referring to The Day of the Lord. The Day of the Lord - in my view - precedes the Messianic kingdom on earth. The description is that the Messiah will be a rallying point for the believers among the nations on the Day of the Lord, as well as for the believing Jews scattered throughout the world.


Lamorak Des Galis

Thanks Lamorak. That was slightly more in depth than what I expected, but it's what I needed to know none the less. Thanks alot.