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Discover the Arts! Each day a different image from the Literary, Performing, or Visual Arts representing a portion of Scripture plus an explanation with links 2015 October 23
Exodus: Urbino Bible 3 (1476-1478) Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (1433-1484) Renaissance Style Biblioteca Apostolica, Vatican, Vatican City, Italy Image Source: Web Gallery of Art Explanation: A central feature of Isaiah 63 is a plea for mercy based on the LORD's covenant mercies shown particularly in the Exodus. The chapter begins with a vision of a conquering hero depicted via a dialogue (1-6) and concludes with a monologue which features pleas inspired by the vision (7-19). The warrior identifies himself as a righteous savior (1-b) and says he has trodden the winepress of vengeance alone and accomplished salvation (3-5). In response, the monologue opens with an acknowledgement of the lovingkindnesses of the LORD toward Israel and a remembrance that "In all their affliction he was afflicted" (7, 9). It continues with an admission of their sin which was countered by great deliverance in the days of Moses as they passed through the Red Sea (7-9). The monologue concludes with a plea that the LORD look down from heaven, soften their hearts, and deliver his ruined sanctuary which is among them (15-19). Commentators vary about the identity of the warrior in verses 1-6 (e.g., see Barnes, Calvin, Clarke, Gill, Poole, et al). However, in this writer's opinion, the references best fit someone (God) who is divine; and taken as a whole, the parallel references to the Messiah's final war with evil point to that greater day, of which the destruction of Edom (depicted here) is a foreshadowing. (In this regard see Revelation 14:19-20; Revelation 19:11-16). In other words, Edom's destruction, whether this refers to those historical destructions which removed them as a nation, or whether it is a reference to future destruction with Edom as a symbol, seems clearly to be a divine, just, and righteous accomplishment. Today's image is of the Exodus, which was a reminder to the LORD (verses 10-14) to remember mercy in the midst of his wrath. [ THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES: Isaiah 60. Isaiah 61. Isaiah 62. Isaiah 63. Isaiah 64. ] [ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ] [ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ] [ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5] [ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ] Isaiah 63 2. Post-Exile: The Blessing & Judgment Cycles ( 40:1 - 66:24 ) - 701-681 B.C., Israel (These 8 groups of prophecies alternate between blessings on Israel and judgment on God's enemies.) G. Cycle 7 (60:1 - 63:6) 1. Blessing: (60:1 - 62:12) a. (60:1-22) b. (61:1-11) c. (62:1-12) 2. Judgment: (63:1-6) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ G. Cycle 7 (60:1 - 63:6) 2. Judgment is Coming on God's Enemies in Response to The Repentant Prayers of God's People (63:1-6) H. Cycle 8 (63:7 - 66:24) 1. Blessing On Israel (63:7 - 66:14) a. Their Prayer of Repentance (63:7 - 64:12)
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