How does Isaiah 54:13 connect with the teachings in John 6:45? Setting the Scene “Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their peace.” “It is written in the Prophets: ‘And they will all be taught by God.’ Everyone who has heard the Father and learned from Him comes to Me.” What Isaiah Promised • God Himself would become the direct Teacher of His people. • The result would be “great…peace” (Hebrew shālôm: wholeness, wellbeing). • The promise follows Isaiah 53, where the Servant suffers for sin—linking divine teaching to redemption. How Jesus Applies the Promise in John 6 • Jesus quotes Isaiah 54:13 as proof that the Father must draw and instruct hearts before they can recognize the Son (John 6:44–45). • “All” points to the scope of God’s initiative—salvation begins with Him, not human effort. • By saying, “Everyone who has heard the Father…comes to Me,” Jesus identifies Himself as the destination of that promised instruction. Key Connections Between the Two Passages • Same Teacher—God: Isaiah foretells it; Jesus declares it fulfilled in Himself. • Same Audience—“sons” / “everyone”: those brought into covenant relationship. • Same Outcome—peace and salvation: Isaiah speaks of shālôm; Jesus offers eternal life (John 6:40). • Covenant Fulfillment: Isaiah’s promise belongs to the new covenant later described in Jeremiah 31:33–34 and echoed in Hebrews 8:10–11—God writes His law on hearts and personally teaches His people. Supporting Scriptures • Jeremiah 31:34: “They will no longer teach their neighbors…because they will all know Me…” • 1 Thessalonians 4:9: “You yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.” • Hebrews 10:16: God’s law written on hearts, confirming internal instruction. • 1 John 2:27: The anointing teaches believers all things. Implications for Believers Today • Assurance: If God is the Teacher, His instruction cannot fail; peace is secure. • Christ-centered Learning: Genuine hearing from the Father always leads to Jesus. • Dependence on Divine Revelation: Scripture and the Spirit, not human tradition, ground our faith. • Community of Peace: A people taught by God reflect shālôm in relationships and witness. |
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