FUTURE JUDGMENT OF THE NATIONS
Isaiah 34:1-17
I. Against All Nations (vs. 1-7)
a. Who does the prophet call to pay attention to his word?
b. Who is the Lord’s indignation against?
c. What is to be the plight of those at war with God / God’s people?
d. Verse 4 offers some insight into when this will take place (see also
Revelation 6:12-17). When will it be fulfilled? _
e. Edom was the historic enemy of Israel and becomes a symbol of every
nation that has victimized Israel and rebelled against God and His Son. In
rejecting “the Perfect Sacrifice” for sin, who would pray the penalty for their
sin? (vs. 6-7) ________________ Is he literally meaning animals in these
verses, or do you think it is the rebellious people?
II. The Day of the Lord’s Vengeance (vs. 8-17)
a. How is verse 8 an answer to the question asked in Revelation 6:9-10?
b. Verses 9-10 are also alluded to in Revelation 14:10-11 in God’s judgment
on Babylon (world government system united under the antichrist). Who
was the first to advocate for a “scorched earth” policy in dealing with
enemies? _
c. Who would inhabit the nations devoid of people after God’s wrath is
poured out on them?
d. As systematically as the promised land was surveyed and divided to the
tribes of Israel, He would divide Edom to the wild animals. Is it possible
that this prophesy can be altered or undone?
e. As Edom was a symbol for all the nations that stand in rebellion against
God, the judgment is also applicable to all these nations. How does
Matthew 24:6-14 & Revelation 19:15 show that all nations will side against
God and His people?
Application: Why does this passage not threaten on single true believer in Jesus Christ?
For those who ask, “What about America in that time?” , what do you say?
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