August 21, 2024
Broadcast
Redeeming Israel -- Part 3
Isaiah 29:20-21
08/21/2024
20 For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the
scoffer cease, and all who watch to do evil shall
be cut off,
21 who by a word make a man out to be an offender,
and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate,
and with an empty plea turn aside him who is in
the right. (ESV)
Both those who persecute the faithful, and those who
proclaim false doctrine as the truth of God's Word will come to
ruin. Isaiah spoke of the coming judgment, when the Messiah,
Jesus, returns to judge both the living and the dead.
For the ruthless shall come to nothing and the scoffer
cease, and all who watch to do evil shall be cut off,
who by a word make a man out to be an offender, and lay
a snare for him who reproves in the gate, and with an
empty plea turn aside him who is in the right.
Where Jesus promises that those who are humble, those who
confess that they have sinned, those who acknowledge that they
cannot save themselves, will be redeemed from death and
condemnation, the ones who reject Him have no hope. Ruthless
people serve themselves at the detriment of others. Scoffers
deny the truth of God's Word, even actively working against the
truth that Jesus came to save sinners.
Does God desire for those who reject Him to be condemned?
No, He sent Jesus Christ to pay the price of sin for all people
of all time. When Jesus cried out, ``It is finished,''
redemption from sin and death became an accomplished fact which
stands forever.
May our Lord turn our hearts to Him, that we trust Him,
receive His blessings, and reflect His love to those around us.
Amen.