For all flesh is like grass, and all the glory of man as the flower of grass. the grass withers, and its flower falls away, 1 Peter 1:24
But the Word of the Lord endures for ever. and this is the word, which, by the gospel, was preached to you.
1 Peter 1:25
Note and Biblical Scripture Reference on 1 Peter 1:24-25 – see Isaiah 40:6-8. All that man apart from God does, or can do, has no permanence. The marvelous righteous word of God (and those who have been given new life through that Word) will stand forever – see note and biblical scripture reference on Matthew 24:35 and 1 John 2:17 below…
The voice said, “cry out!” And he said, “What shall I cry out?” “all flesh is grass, and all its beauty is like the flower of the field.
Isaiah 40:6
Note and Biblical Scripture Reference on Isaiah 40:6 – “cry out” cause men to know the truth which follows. There is a contrast in these verses with both the preceding and following verses. god’s great glory is mentioned in verse 5. Man’s glory is a frail, temporary thing, hardly worthy of the name of glory. And man is weak and withering as grass, totally incapable of bringing salvation and comfort by them selves or to Jerusalem (or to anyone). So God must come to live in us to sow and lead us throughout His truth fulfilling Holy Spirit and His marvelous, enriched, righteous fulfilling Word.
Heavenen and earth will pass away, but My Word will not pass away. Matthew 24:35
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Matthew 24:35 – See Mathew 5 :18 below. Jesus knew that both the law God gave, and His own words were the very words of God and would endure for all time.
For truly i say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one not or one title will pass away from the law until all is fulfilled. Matthew 5:18
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Matthew 5:18 – See how God puts His stamp of approval on the Old Testament. See also Matthew 4:4; 15:3-6; 22:43; Luke 24:44 and John 10:35. He obviously regarded it as the Word of God inspired by God’s Spirit. Compare 2 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:21. He was God incarnate and knew all things, so we should hold the same views and values of it that He had.
And the world passes away, and its desires also; but whoever does the will of God continues on forever.
1 John 2:17
Note and Biblical Scripture References on 1 John 2:17 – “Passes away” God will shake and judge the the world, and put it away forever (See Acts 17:31; Isaiah 24:1-16 and 2 Peter 3:10-13) Below…
Because He has appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom He has ordained. He has given proof to all by raising Him from the dead ”.
Acts 17:31
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Acts 17:31 – On God’s judgment see Matthew 10:15; 11:22, 24; 12:36; Romans 2:2; 14:10; 2 Peter 2:9 and Revelation 14:7; 20:11-15. On Jesus Christ resurrection see Acts 17:18; 2:24; 3:15; 4:10; 13:30; and Matthew 28:6. Observe that Jesus resurrection is proof that God will judge the world.
See, the Lord makes the earth empty, and lays it waste, and turns it upside down, and scatters its inhabitants around. Isaiah 24:1
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:1 – From the beginning of Isaiah chapter 13 God spoke of the punishment He would inflict on various nations. Now He joins them all together with all other nations and speaks of the destruction He will send on the whole world. This chapter deals with the end of this age, “the day of the Lord ”, the time when God pours out His anger on a godless world. the wording of Isaiah 24:4, 6, 13, 16, 19, 20, 23; 25:6-8; 26:19-21 seems sufficient evidence for thinking this. Those verses speak of events which the New Testament reveals will occur at the end of this age and the beginning of the next chapters. Isaiah 25-27 are linked with this chapter and refer to the same events. These chapters are also tied together by the expression “in that day “Isaiah 24:21; 25:9; 26:1; 27:1-2, 12. “makes the earth empty, and lays it waste ” – see Isaiah 34:1-4; 2 Peter 3:10-12 and Revelation 15—16.
And it will be like this: as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the creditor, so with the debtor. Isaiah 24:2
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:2 – When God shows the world for its sins He will observe no social distinctions (read Revelation 6:15-17).
When it becomes like this inside the land among the people, it will be like the shaking of an olive tree, and like the gleanings when grape harvest is ended. Isaiah 24:13
The land will be completely emptied, and utterly plundered; for the Lord has spoken this word. Isaiah 24:3
The earth mourns and fades away; the world languishes and fades away, the haughty people of the earth languish.
Isaiah 24:4
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:4 – The tense of the verbs changes to present and continues so, for the most part, up to v 21. It is as though Isaiah were caught forward and saw what was happening with his own eyes – as indeed he probably did in vision.
The earth is also defiled under its inhabitants, because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.Isaiah 24:5
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:5 – Here is the reason for the destruction described in the previous verses. The earth is part of God’s holy creation. men have defiled it. God gave good and holy laws and covenants for the good of mankind. mankind despised and violated them. this is the history of the world as God sees it. compare Genesis 6:5, 12; Psalms 14:2 and Romans 1:18-32.
Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who live on it are desolate; therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left. Isaiah 24:6
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:6 – “Therefore”– if a people or a land, or the whole world, was unworthy of punishment God certainly would not send it. He sends it because He must be true to justice and to promote the good of the universe as a whole.
“Curse ”– see Genesis 3:17; 4:11; Deuteronomy 11:26; 27:15-26; Proverbs 3:33; Galatians 3:10, 13 and Revelation 22:3.
“Few men ”– compare the great loss of human life in Revelation 6:4, 8; 8:11; 9:15, 18; 13:15; 19:17-18, 21.
The new wine fails, the vine languishes, all the merry hearted sigh. Isaiah 24:7
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:7-13 – Isaiah pictures the conditions before the final judgment of the world.
The mirth of tambourines ceases, the noise of the revelers comes to an end, the joy of the harpy ceases.
Isaiah 24:8
They will not drink wine without a song; strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it. Isaiah 24:9
The city of confusion is broken down. every house is shut up, so that no one comes into Isaiah 24:10
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:10 – “City of confusion” (Possibly the destruction of a city such as Tyre –See Isaiah 23:1, or Damascus) Isaiah 17:1 is given us a picture of what will happen to the whole world. Or possibly the meaning is the city that represents fallen mankind at the end of this age – Babylon (Read Revelation chapters 17 and 18).
In the streets there is a crying out for wine. all joy becomes gloom, , the mirth of the land is gone. Isaiah 24:11
In the city desolation is left, and the gate is smashed to ruins. Isaiah 24:12
When it becomes like this inside the land among the people, it will be like the the shaking of an olive trees, and like the gleanings when grape harvest is ended. Isaiah 24:13
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:13 – Read Isaiah 24: 6 – comparatively few of earth’s people will remain after the event of Isaiah 24:1.
They will raise their voice; they will sing; because of the majesty of the Lord they will cry out aloud from the sea.
Isaiah 24:14
Therefore glorify the lord in the fires, the name of God the God of Israel in the coast-lands of the sea. Isaiah 24:15
from the ends of the earth we have heard songs, “glory to the righteous one ”. but I said, “my leanness, my leanness! woe to me! the treacherous deal treacherously; yes, the treacherous deal very treacherously ”Isaiah 24:16
Note and Biblical Scripture References on Isaiah 24:14-16 – The few who remain after God’s judgment will sing for joy to God of israel, the only God there is. They will know that it is her who has preserved and saved them from destruction. Read Revelation 7:1-8. “Fires ” (v 15) – the Hebrew word here most likely means “EAST”.
But the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. in that day the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fiery heat. the earth also and the works that are in its will be burned up. 2 Peter 3:10
Note and Bublic Scripture References on 2 Peter 3:10 – “the day of the Lord ”– Read Isaiah 2:12; 13:6-13; Joel 2:1-2, 30, 31; Zephaniah 1:14-18; Acts 2:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 and 2 Thessalonians 2:2. In the Bible the word “DAY” does not necessarily mean one single literal day. Read Genesis 2; Isaiah 34:8; John 9:4; 1 Thessalonians 5:5, 8. The “day ” of salvation (2 corinthians 6:2) has continued from paul’s day to ours, two thousand years. the period of time for the last “day”of the Lord may be a thousand years or more, beginning with the return of Jesus Christ and ending with the final judgment of Revelation 20:11-15.
“Like a thief ”– see 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 and revelation 3:3; 16:15.
Since then all these things will be dissolved, what kind of people you ought to be in holy conduct and godliness,
2 Peter 3:11
Note and Biblical Scripture References on 2 Peter 3:11 – “what kind of people” Is it reasonable to live for the things of the world which is heading for destruction? Compare 1 JOHN 2:15-17.
“Holy conduct and godliness ”– Read Titus 2:11-14; 1 Peter 1:15 and1 John 1:6.
As you look for and speed the coming of the day of God, in which the heavens will be on fire and dissolve, and the elements will melt with fiery heat! 2 Peter 3:12
Note and Biblical Scripture Reference on 2 Peter 3:12 – “day of God ”– Read 2 Peter 3:10; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 3:13; 5:5; 2 Corinthians 1:14; and Philippians 1:6. How can believers speed its coming, that is, cause that day to come more quickly? By doing what Jesus told us to do. He did instructed us to pray for His kingdom to come (Read Matthew 6:10), and to take His gospel to all the various peoples on earth (Read Matthew 28:19 and Mark 16:15). when God has completed His task throughout His servants at the end of this age that will come (Read Matthew 24:14).
“Fire ”– Read 2 Peter 3:7. Peter does not give us a schedule of future events. His language does not rule out the possibility that Jesus will return and reign for a thousand years before the final judgment of men and the complete destruction of the heavens and earth (Read Revelation 20:1-6). There will be fiery punishment both before and after that thousand years. Read 2 Thessalonians 1:7; Isaiah 24:6-13; 29:6; 30:30 and Revelation 16:8-9; 20:9, 14, 15.
Nevertheless, in accordance with His promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will dwell. 2 Peter 3:13
Note and Biblical Scripture References On 2 Peter 3:13 – “New heavens and a new earth ”– see Isaiah 65:17 and Revelation 21:1.
“Where righteousness dwells ”– Read Revelation 21:27; 22:14-15; Psalms 15:1-5; 89:14; 118:19; Isaiah 11:4-5 and 1 Corinthians 6:9-10. it will be the exact opposite of this world where true righteousness, God’s righteousness, is despised and persecuted.
Therefore, dearly loved ones, since you look for such things, make every effort to be found by Him in peace, without spotting, and blameless.
2 Peter 3:14
Note and Biblical Scripture References On 2 Peter 3:14 – Read Daniel 12:10; 1 Corinthians 1:8; Ephesians 1:4; 4:3; 5:27; Philippians 1:10; 2:15; 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and Hebrews 12:14. If we live as Jesus Christ told us, we can look forward to His coming with joy and confidence. Halleluyah Halleluyah Halleluyah! high abiding, honorable, glorified fulfilling praises to our victorious Lord of Lords, King of Kings, who reigns and is to come to fulfill and restore the new Jerusalem. Hosanna Hosana in the highest! Halleluyah!
Receive this wonderful, enriched, blessed, joyous fulfilling day ahead, with God’s mighty truth fulfilling presence in your midst.
“The LORD bless you, and keep you. The LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you. The LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24-26
Much LoVe, JoY and Peace through Jesus Christ, our wonderful dear caring Lord, Saviour and Redeemer, in who we faithfully abide, trust, believe, and abundantly do receive throughout His marvelous righteous Word and truth fulfilling Holy Spirit.
