Notes on Bible Prophecy from Isaiah 34

Introduction

• The Bible itself is prophesied within the Bible.
• Focus on proving this using Isaiah 34.
• Importance of understanding context by reading entire chapters.

Key Passage: Isaiah 34:16

• "Seek ye out of the book of the Lord and read..."
• This passage suggests the existence of a specific "book of the Lord."

Contextual Analysis: Isaiah 34

• Verses 1-4: Describes future prophetic events similar to Revelation 6 (Sixth Seal - celestial phenomena).
• Verse 4: Comparison to Revelation 6:13-14 (Heaven rolled as a scroll).

Future Prophecy

• Isaiah 34 prophesies events not yet happened.
• Verses 5-10: Description of Lord's vengeance, correlated with Revelation 19:3 (burning of Babylon).
• Verse 10: Eternal smoke also found in Revelation 18.

Birds as Prophetic Symbols

• Verses 11-17: Description of unclean birds and animals inhabiting Babylon.
• Birds listed are unclean (Lev. 11), matching Revelation 18:2.
• The presence of these animals supports the prophecy of Babylon's fall.

The Book of the Lord

• Verse 16: Urges to "seek out the book of the Lord."
• This implies the Bible's existence and accessibility during end times.

Conclusion

• This prophecy confirms the Bible's divine assembly and preservation.
• Emphasis on King James Bible as the definitive "book of the Lord."

Issues with Modern Translations

• Modern versions are seen as corrupt in comparison to the King James Bible.
• Warning against different interpretations and translations.
• Highlight of appendices in the speaker's book as evidence.

Final Thoughts

• Assurance that the Bible is divinely inspired and preserved.
• Encouragement to rely on the King James Bible for truth.

Additional Resources

• Visit sealbytheking.com for further insights and resources on the King James Bible.