Isa 60:1 | MHM | STEP | The Extension of the Church. In this chapter, God promises that his people will be blessed with light, joy, and growth. The “gospel temple”—meaning the church—will be full of God’s light and will welcome many people from all over the world. These promises look beyond just Israel’s return from captivity. They point to the coming of Christ and the way people from all nations will come to God through him. v. 1–2 : God calls his people to rise up and shine. Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you (Isaiah 60:1 ). When the Jews returned from exile, they experienced new joy and hope. But this promise is even greater—it is fulfilled in Jesus, the Redeemer, who is the true Light of the world. While darkness covers other nations, God’s people will have his light and blessing (Isaiah 60:2 ). God’s presence brings joy, knowledge, and honor to his church.

‏ Isaiah 60:1

The Extension of the Church.

In this chapter, God promises that his people will be blessed with light, joy, and growth. The “gospel temple”—meaning the church—will be full of God’s light and will welcome many people from all over the world. These promises look beyond just Israel’s return from captivity. They point to the coming of Christ and the way people from all nations will come to God through him.

v. 1–2: God calls his people to rise up and shine. Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you (Isaiah 60:1 ^a). When the Jews returned from exile, they experienced new joy and hope. But this promise is even greater—it is fulfilled in Jesus, the Redeemer, who is the true Light of the world. While darkness covers other nations, God’s people will have his light and blessing (Isaiah 60:2 ^b). God’s presence brings joy, knowledge, and honor to his church.