Alfred Edersheim
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Shemoth R. 15 — jeweled foundations in Messianic glory
This lesson explores how Isaiah 54:11 connects to Jesus.
Afflicted city, lashed by storms and not comforted, I will rebuild you with stones of turquoise, your foundations with lapis lazuli.
The foundations of the city walls were decorated with every kind of precious stone.
The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX
Shemoth R. 15 — jeweled foundations in Messianic glory
Isaiah promised that God would rebuild His afflicted city with precious stones. Revelation describes the new Jerusalem with foundations of every precious stone — the afflicted city has become the eternal city of God.
Lord of the future, as I study Jeweled Foundations, anchor my hope not in circumstances but in Your coming reign.