Isaiah 54:5 For your Maker is your husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and your Redeemer the Holy One of Israel… I. THE DIGNIFIED CHARACTER OF THE BRIDEGROOM. 1. His creating power. "Thy Maker." 2. His glorious sway. "The Lord of hosts is His name." 3. His redeeming love. "Thy Redeemer." 4. His spotless holiness. "The Holy One of Israel.' 5. His universal dominion. "The God of the whole earth." II. THE INTERESTING NATURE OF THE UNION. 1. Its qualities. (1) It is gracious in its origin. (2) Powerful in its accomplishment. (3) Spiritual in its nature. (4) Permanent in its duration. 2. Its privileges. (1) Communion. (2) Riches. (3) Protection. 3. Its terms. (1) Undivided affection. (2) Mutual consent.Conclusion: 1. I hail those who are married to the Lord. 2. I would address such as are wedded to sin. What profit? etc. (E. Temple.) Parallel Verses KJV: For thy Maker is thine husband; the LORD of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. |
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