Isaiah 25
I. Praise of God for the great things He has done (25:1-5)
- A. Yahweh/LORD/Jehovah – God’s faithfulness
B. Elohim/God – Lordship/Almightiness
C. Divine destruction causes glorification and fear
D. Christ’s church offers strength and protection (Matthew 11:28-32)
II. The Marriage Supper of the Lamb; prophecy of the end of death (25:6-8)
- A. Symbolism of the “feast” (Luke 14:15-24; Matthew 22:1-14; 25:1-13)
B. Removing the veil (Ephesians 4:18; 2 Corinthians 3:14-16)
C. Assurance that death would cease
D. Wipe away tears (Revelation 7:17; 21:4)
III. The ultimate triumph of God over all His enemies (25:9-12)
- A. Discouragement overcome by faithful focus
B. Character of Moab (Genesis 19:30-38; Numbers 22:3-6; 25:1-2; Isaiah 16:6; Jeremiah 48:29-30; 48:27, 42; Amos 2:1; Zephaniah 2:8, 10)
C. Motivation in promises and warnings