Connect Isaiah 6:13 to other biblical examples of God's remnant. The Stump in the Clearing — Isaiah 6:13 “And though a tenth remains in the land, it will again be laid waste. But as the terebinth and the oak leave stumps when felled, so the holy seed will be a stump in the land.” (Isaiah 6:13) • Isaiah pictures Israel cut down by judgment, yet a living “stump” endures. • That stump is the “holy seed” — the faithful core God keeps alive to carry His promises forward. • From Genesis to Revelation, this pattern of a preserved remnant runs like a bright thread through dark cloth. Tracing the Thread of the Remnant Below are key moments where God trims back but never uproots His people. • Noah and His Family — Genesis 6–8 – “But Noah found favor in the eyes of the LORD.” (Genesis 6:8) – Worldwide judgment by flood, yet eight souls ride the ark of grace, becoming the new beginning of humanity. • Lot Rescued from Sodom — Genesis 19:29 – God “remembered Abraham, and He brought Lot out of the midst of the overthrow.” – Even in a city ripe for fire, God extracts a remnant before the flames fall. • The Seven Thousand in Elijah’s Day — 1 Kings 19:18 – “Yet I have reserved seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed to Baal.” – Elijah thought he was alone; the LORD kept a hidden, loyal minority. • A Surviving Tenth in Ahaz’s Crisis — Isaiah 10:20–22 – “A remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God.” – The same prophet who speaks of the stump (Isaiah 6:13) promises survivors who will lean on God in truth. • Exiles Going Home — Jeremiah 23:3; Ezra 9:8 – “I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock.” (Jeremiah 23:3) – After Babylon, a “peg in His holy place” (Ezra 9:8) secures the future lineage leading to Messiah. • A Humble People Awaiting Messiah — Zephaniah 3:12–13 – The remnant “will take refuge in the name of the LORD” and “do no wrong.” – God pares down pride to leave a people who rely on Him alone. • Grace-Chosen Remnant in the Church Age — Romans 11:5 – “So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.” – Paul ties Elijah’s seven thousand to a present remnant of Jewish believers in Jesus, proof that God has not rejected His people. • End-Time Faithful — Revelation 12:17 – The dragon wars “against the rest of her children—those who keep God’s commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus.” – Even in the final tribulation, God shields a faithful seed. Why the Remnant Matters Today • It shows God’s unwavering commitment to His covenant promises. • It highlights mercy inside judgment: trimming preserves life. • It calls believers to faithfulness, knowing God always notices and nurtures true devotion. • It anchors confidence that, however fierce the cultural or spiritual pruning, the gospel lineage cannot be snuffed out. Living as Part of the Stump • Stay rooted in Scripture that “cannot be broken” (John 10:35). • Stand firm when the majority drifts; God counts faithfulness, not head-counts. • See every setback as pruning that can spark fresh growth for God’s glory. |
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