ISAIAH 24 THROUGH 27 PREVIEW THE END OF THIS AGE AND MILLENNIAL KINGDOM TO COME

 

These chapters in Isaiah 24 through 27 are often referred to as the “Little Apocalypse” because they look beyond the immediate historical judgment of Israel’s neighbors to the final Tribulation and the ushering in of the Millennial Kingdom (Rev 20). When studying these chapters in Isaiah you should also read and study these chapters: Isaiah 34-35, Daniel 7-12, Ezekiel 37-39, Zechariah 10-14, Matthew 24, and Revelation 4-20.

All of these sections together will be a solid foundation for understanding the second coming of Y’shua ha Meshach (Jesus the Messiah) and the events which will take place on the earth at this time. As you begin to seriously read and meditate on these scriptures it is impressive to see how the Bible interprets itself through both Old and New Testaments.

The Bible is one book—not two. Tear out the page that says New Testament in your Bible. All scripture is connected and without a firm understanding of what is called the Old Testament it is impossible to truly understand the Bible and how current world events are documented in the Bible.

The following short study on chapter 24 will get you started on the rest of the above scriptures.

Isaiah 24:1-13 - The earth mourns and fades away, the world languishes and fades away; the haughty people of the earth languish. The earth is also defiled under its inhabitants, because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, Broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who dwell in it are desolate.

Through man warring against one another God empties the earth leaving it devastated and as a distorted wasteland. As we read on we see a true description of atomic war.

Also note: “because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant. Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who dwell in it are desolate.” is exactly what Daniel 7:25 speaks of, changing the times and laws.

In previous posts we have seen that the Bible is written in its own time and calendar. We observe the Roman calendar and feast days—here we see the curse (Deut 28) devouring the world. God is calling His people to “come out of Babylon” and learn His calendar.

They shall not drink wine with a song; Strong drink is bitter to those who drink it. The city of confusion is broken down; every house is shut up, so that none may go in. There is a cry for wine in the streets,
all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone. In the city desolation is left, and the gate is stricken with destruction. There is no joy during destructive warfare and it’s after affects. Have you ever seen photos of the destruction of Europe after WW 2? It took many years to rebuild the ruins.

Isaiah 24:13-23 - When it shall be thus in the midst of the land among the people, It shall be like the shaking of an olive tree, Like the gleaning of grapes when the vintage is done…The earth is violently broken, the earth is split open, the earth is shaken exceedingly. The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall totter like a hut; its transgression shall be heavy upon it, and it will fall, and not rise again.

Then the moon will be disgraced and the sun ashamed; For the Lord of hosts will reign On Mount Zion and in Jerusalem and before His elders, gloriously.

These are amazing verses describing an atomic war! The earth is violently broken, split open, shaken exceedingly! It is atomic war “turning the earth upside down”. God’s judgment on man is really God stepping back and allowing us to be anarchists. He allows us to virtually destroy ourselves. When Y’shua returns the second time He will be SAVING US FROM OURSELVES!

Mankind loves to blame God for everything. We as individuals have a tendency to blame God for our troubles. Look into the mirror…we are responsible for 95% of our problems!

Elohim has given us his law and instructions in a book. When we obey that book as individuals and as a community we are blessed. When we disobey we are cursed. Men refuse to repent and come to Y’shua.

Elohim patiently waits. Elohim has given humanity 6000 years to learn and we have learned nothing. At the end of 6000 years, at the point of extinction, He will return and save us from ourselves and establish His Royal Government. Then we will learn of His ways (Ref: Rev 20).

On the Jewish calendar, which may be off about 200 years, the current date is 5778. This is the number of years which have passed since Adam’s creation. The 6000 year mark is quickly approaching!