0140. 137. Christ’s Coming Introduces Themillennium

137. Christ’s Coming Introduces Themillennium

There are many portions of Scripture which foretell what will take place when Christ returns, but we concentrate upon what the Lord will do in connection with two phrases which occur several times in the prophecy of Isaiah, namely, “the Lord shall Come” or “will Come.” The expression is connected with two thoughts, the overthrow of His enemies, and the inauguration of the Millennium. As the Lord of Hosts, He will come to fight for Mount Zion and to defend His people—Isa_31:4, Isa_31:5. He will not only defend Jerusalem, but He will pass all over it, as a mother bird hides her young under her wings to protect them.

1. As the Bringer of Blessings, He says He will come and save, and there are many blessings which shall ensue as a result of His Coming. See the twenty “shalls” in Isa_35:4-10, R.V.

2. As the Mighty One, He will come to rule His flock like a shepherd—Isa_40:10, Isa_40:11. The eastern sheik was the one that not only tended his flock, but ruled his own household. When our Lord comes His arm shall rule, and He shall feed His flock like a shepherd.

3. As the Redeemer, He will come to Zion to turn away ungodliness from Jacob—Isa_59:20. Birks renders “come to Zion,” “for the sake of Zion,” or “out of Zion,” as in Rom_11:26. The Hebrew is “for” in the sense “on behalf of.” The thought undoubtedly is, He comes to give deliverance from transgression and ungodliness.

4. As the Avenger, the Lord will come with fire to overthrow the enemies of His people and to plead with all flesh; and following this, He brings in the new Heavens and the new earth, and He shall cause the children of Israel to be brought by the nations as an offering unto the Lord, and all flesh shall worship Him—Isa_66:15-23.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH