Connect Isaiah 62:12 with New Testament teachings on redemption. Isaiah 62:12 – The Promise Stated “And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of the LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, a City Not Forsaken.” Four Names, Four Facets of Redemption - Holy People – separation from sin and consecration to God - Redeemed of the LORD – purchased back at a price He Himself pays - Sought Out – actively pursued by divine initiative - City Not Forsaken – permanent security within God’s dwelling Redemption Accomplished in Jesus - “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses.” (Ephesians 1:7) - “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us.” (Galatians 3:13) - “He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession.” (Titus 2:14) - “You were redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ.” (1 Peter 1:18-19) Every New Testament statement above shows the literal price and action foretold by Isaiah: the LORD Himself secures His people. A Holy People: Our New Testament Identity - 1 Peter 2:9 – “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation…” - Ephesians 2:19 – “You are… members of God’s household.” - Hebrews 12:23 – “the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven.” The holiness pronounced in Isaiah is confirmed as a present reality for all who trust Christ. Sought Out: The Shepherd’s Pursuit - Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.” - John 4:23 – “the Father is seeking such as these to worship Him.” - Revelation 5:9 – He “purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue.” God’s initiative in Isaiah is mirrored in Jesus’ earthly mission and ongoing call through the gospel. A City Not Forsaken: Eternal Security - Hebrews 13:5 – “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” - John 10:28 – “No one will snatch them out of My hand.” - Revelation 21:2 – the holy city, New Jerusalem, prepared as a bride. Isaiah’s city language looks ahead to the gathered, secure people of God, ultimately displayed in the heavenly Jerusalem. Walking Worthy of the Name - Live set apart: reject sin, pursue righteousness (1 Peter 1:15-16). - Remember the price: honor Christ with grateful obedience (1 Corinthians 6:20). - Join the mission: carry the seeking heart of Jesus to the lost (2 Corinthians 5:20). - Rest in assurance: trust His promise never to forsake you (Romans 8:38-39). |
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