What does "all flesh will know" reveal about God's desire for recognition? Key Text: Isaiah 49:26 “Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” What “all flesh” means • A sweeping term for every human being without exception • Includes every nation, ethnicity, and generation • Underscores God’s global, not merely local, purpose What “will know” means • More than awareness—an unmistakable recognition grounded in reality • Acknowledgment of God’s identity, authority, and saving power • A knowledge that no one can evade or deny when God acts God’s revealed desire in this promise • He wants universal recognition of His character: Savior, Redeemer, Mighty One • He refuses to remain hidden or be mistaken for lesser deities • His actions in history aim at displaying His glory so unmistakably that no flesh can ignore it Supporting passages that echo the same desire • Isaiah 45:22–23 — “Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth… to Me every knee will bow.” • Isaiah 66:23 — “All flesh will come to worship before Me, says the LORD.” • Ezekiel 21:5 — “Then all flesh will know that I, the LORD, have drawn My sword from its sheath.” • Habakkuk 2:14 — “The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD.” Why God insists on this universal acknowledgment • To vindicate His holiness and justice in a world marred by sin • To manifest His covenant faithfulness—He fulfills every promise to Israel and the nations • To gather a redeemed people who freely delight in His glory (Revelation 7:9–10) How God secures this recognition 1. Historical acts (Red Sea, exile, return, cross, resurrection) 2. Prophetic declaration—His Word goes out and accomplishes its purpose (Isaiah 55:11) 3. Final judgment and consummation—no one will question His lordship (Revelation 20:11–15) Implications for believers • Confidence: Our faith rests on a God committed to making Himself known universally • Mission: We join His purpose by proclaiming Christ to every creature (Mark 16:15) • Hope: We anticipate the day when the knowledge of the LORD covers the earth as waters cover the sea (Isaiah 11:9) |
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