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Reading the first verse reminded me of the Song of Solomon. I thought for sure this chapter would be about the Beloved and the Bride in the vineyard. Well, yes, of a sort, but with a disastrous twist!
Does God issue any commands?
- No, but He made it clear that the commands He had already given had been broken.
Does God make any promises?
- God would remove His hedge around His vineyard (Israel) to allow them to be spoiled by oppressors.
- The land would no longer be fruitful and the houses would be desolate.
- As fire devours so would rulers that pervert judgment by rewarding the wicked and punishing the righteous be devoured by other nations.
Does this chapter teach anything about Jesus?
- Jesus is the well-beloved. He planted grapes (chose the people of Israel as His own) but it brought forth wild grapes (they rejected Him as their God).
- Jesus is the LORD of hosts exalted in judgment.
- Jesus is the Holy One of Israel that the workers of iniquity taunt and challenge.
Does this chapter teach anything about yet-future events?
- Not that I identified.
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Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.
Psalms 19:14 (KJV)