Isaiah 9:7a, “Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over His kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever.”
Isaiah saw Jesus’ First Advent and Second Advent as one. So did some of Jesus’ first follows, which explains why they asked, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” following the resurrection. Jesus answers, “It is not for you to know the times for dates.” (Acts 1:6-7) We don’t know the when, but we have assurance Jesus will reign. Much of what follows in the book of Isaiah describes the “yet” of the “now but not yet.”
What do the following passages from Isaiah reveal about Jesus’ future reign?
Isaiah 32:1-8—
Isaiah 44:1-5—
Isaiah 63:1-6—
Isaiah 65:17-25—
Read Luke 4:16-21. (Notice Jesus did not quote Isaiah 61:2, “the day of vengeance of our God” as this will not fully take place until the Second Advent).
How did Jesus fulfill these promises at His first Advent? (See also Mark 1:29-34 and Acts 3:1-10)
Look back over your responses to the Scriptures describing Jesus’ future reign. What differences ought these observations make to your present life? How will you apply this?
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