Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened, and the ears of the deaf unstopped. Then shall the lame man leap as an hart, and the tongue of the dumb sing. Is 35:5,6.
Q34 After the desolation and destruction of the earth, how will God’s re-creation of it appear?
The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice, and blossom as a rose. It shall blossom abundantly, and rejoice even with joy and singing … and the glory of Lebanon shall be given unto it. Isaiah 35:1,2.
In the wilderness shall waters break out. And streams in the desert. And the parched ground shall become a pool. And the thirsty land springs of water. Isaiah 35:6,7.
Q35 What will not be found in the new earth?
No ... ravenous beast shall go up thereon. Isaiah 35:9
Q36 What will the animals be like in the earth made new?
The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock, and dusty shall be the serpents meet. They shall not hurt or destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the Lord. Isaiah 65:25.
The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them. And the cow and the bear shall feed; their young ones shall lie down together: and the lion shall eat straw like the ox. And the sucking child shall play on the hole of the asp, and the weaned child shall put his hand on the cockatrice' den. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea. Isaiah 11:6-9
Q37 As God’s people leave the Holy city that has been their dwelling, what poetic language describes their welcome to the new earth?
For ye shall go out with joy, and be led forth with peace; the mountains and the hills shall break forth before you into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Isaiah 55:12
Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir tree, and instead of the briar shall come up the myrtle tree, and it shall be to the Lord a name. Isaiah 55:13.
NOTE: The changes from desolation to beauty testify to the creative power of God, and establish His reputation as a good God who makes all things right and fair forever.
Q38 How is the promise of both a land and an inheritance fulfilled to the righteous of all time?
And they shall build houses and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them … mine elect shall long enjoy the works of their hands.
Q39 What sounds of joy will be heard in the new earth?
Sing unto the Lord, for He hath done excellent things, this is known in all the earth, Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion, for great is the holy one of Israel in the midst of thee. Isaiah 12:5,6. |
