Isa 4:2 | MHM | STEP | The Future Glory of Zion. After the sad judgments and troubles that Jerusalem faces, this passage brings a message of hope. It promises a future time when God will restore and bless His people. This promise points to the coming kingdom of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who will bring righteousness and renewal. Though the nation suffers now, a glorious future awaits, marked by God’s saving work and the revival of His church. v. 2 : On that day, God will raise up a righteous Branch. This Branch is Christ, who will bring justice and goodness. Though Jerusalem and the Jewish nation face destruction, the Messiah’s kingdom will be established. Christ is called the Branch because He grows from the line of David and is planted by God’s power (Zechariah 3:8; 6:12; Jeremiah 23:5; 33:15 ; Isaiah 11:1 ). He will be beautiful and glorious, admired by believers and honored above all others (1 Peter 2:7; Song of Solomon 5:10 ). The fruit of the earth refers to the success of the gospel and the growth of God’s church. Christ’s gospel will produce good fruits—people who live holy and pleasing lives. This fruit is precious and beautiful, showing the blessing of God’s promise (John 12:24; Psalm 67:6; Hosea 2:23; Romans 11:5 ).

‏ Isaiah 4:2

The Future Glory of Zion.

After the sad judgments and troubles that Jerusalem faces, this passage brings a message of hope. It promises a future time when God will restore and bless His people. This promise points to the coming kingdom of the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who will bring righteousness and renewal. Though the nation suffers now, a glorious future awaits, marked by God’s saving work and the revival of His church.

v. 2: On that day, God will raise up a righteous Branch. This Branch is Christ, who will bring justice and goodness. Though Jerusalem and the Jewish nation face destruction, the Messiah’s kingdom will be established. Christ is called the Branch because He grows from the line of David and is planted by God’s power (Zechariah 3:8; 6:12; Jeremiah 23:5; 33:15 ^a; Isaiah 11:1 ^b). He will be beautiful and glorious, admired by believers and honored above all others (1 Peter 2:7; Song of Solomon 5:10 ^c).

The fruit of the earth refers to the success of the gospel and the growth of God’s church. Christ’s gospel will produce good fruits—people who live holy and pleasing lives. This fruit is precious and beautiful, showing the blessing of God’s promise (John 12:24; Psalm 67:6; Hosea 2:23; Romans 11:5 ^d).