Isa 65:8 | MHM | STEP | Promises of Mercy. This section shows that even though many people turn away from God, He always keeps a faithful group for Himself. Paul explains this in the New Testament, saying that God does not completely reject His people, but saves a remnant by His grace (Romans 11:1–5 ). These promises mean that God will always have true believers among the Jews, and for their sake, He shows mercy even in times of judgment. Jesus also said that for the sake of the elect, times of suffering would be shortened (Matthew 24:22 ). v. 8 : God compares His people to a cluster of grapes. Even if most of the vine is withered, if there is any good fruit, someone will say, Do not destroy it, for a blessing is in it . God will not destroy everyone if there are still faithful people among them. Good people bring blessing to others, and sometimes God spares whole groups for the sake of a faithful few.

‏ Isaiah 65:8

Promises of Mercy.

This section shows that even though many people turn away from God, He always keeps a faithful group for Himself. Paul explains this in the New Testament, saying that God does not completely reject His people, but saves a remnant by His grace (Romans 11:1–5 ^a). These promises mean that God will always have true believers among the Jews, and for their sake, He shows mercy even in times of judgment. Jesus also said that for the sake of the elect, times of suffering would be shortened (Matthew 24:22 ^b).

v. 8: God compares His people to a cluster of grapes. Even if most of the vine is withered, if there is any good fruit, someone will say, Do not destroy it, for a blessing is in it . God will not destroy everyone if there are still faithful people among them. Good people bring blessing to others, and sometimes God spares whole groups for the sake of a faithful few.