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  1. Prophetic call?<\/em> Is the event described in this chapter the prophetic call and dedication of Isaiah as a prophet? On the one hand, there is the presentation of a mission, and Isaiah\u2019s volunteering for it (verse 8). On the other hand, at least some of the prophecies offered by Isaiah in previous chapters took place before \u201cthe death of King Uzziah.\u201d It\u2019s worth checking out the commentators on this point.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. The heavenly retinue<\/em>. The sight that Isaiah beholds is reminiscent of the one described 31 chapters ago by the prophet Michaiah son of Imla: \u201cI saw the LORD seated upon His throne, with all the host of heaven standing in attendance to the right and to the left of Him\u201d (1Kings 22:19). There are other points of similarity between the two prophecies: in both, God is looking for a messenger, and in both there is a volunteer. What are the differences? What is the significance of the comparison. Take a deeper look.<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Quaking and shaking<\/em>. During the revelation, a seismograph would have shown activity: \u201cThe doorposts would shake at the sound of the one who called, and the House kept filling with smoke\u201d (6:4). Many commentators and scholars connect this event to an earthquake that occurred during Uzziah\u2019s reign, and about which there is corroboration in other Biblical texts.<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Voluntary spirit<\/em>. Isaiah\u2019s enthusiastic reaction is surprising, especially as compared with other prophets and saviors, such as Moses, Gideon, and later on, Jeremiah (60 chapters hence). Not only does Isaiah not refuse, he suggests himself. Might there be a connection between his willingness, and the fact that an angel touched his lips with a hot coal in the previous verse?\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Don\u2019t say we didn\u2019t tell you so<\/em>. If God knows that the people won\u2019t listen – so then why say anything? Perhaps because there are some things that simply must be said. 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