Isaiah 22

[dnu]

Good evening all,

 I am interested in learning more about Isaiah 22.  I have been able to get some Catholics to say "yes, it is related" but I was wondering if anyone had something (a hyperlink maybe) that is a little more "meaty."  
 As I understand, verse 22 "I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and no one shall close; he shall close, and no one shall open" is related to Mathew 16:18-19 where Jesus gives Simon, son of Jonah, the keys to "bind and loose."
 I'm also interested in learning more about verse 25.  Is it talking about Jesus being an "old" peg, and Peter (verse 23) a new? :confused:

David

 

[YADA]

Good evening all,

I am interested in learning more about Isaiah 22. I have been able to get some Catholics to say “yes, it is related” but I was wondering if anyone had something (a hyperlink maybe) that is a little more “meaty.”
As I understand, verse 22 “I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and no one shall close; he shall close, and no one shall open” is related to Mathew 16:18-19 where Jesus gives Simon, son of Jonah, the keys to “bind and loose.”
I’m also interested in learning more about verse 25. Is it talking about Jesus being an “old” peg, and Peter (verse 23) a new?

David

No Jesus is not the ‘old’ peg … nor is Jesus the ‘new’ peg … that would be a demotion …

Jesus is the fulfillment of the Davidic Kingdom … Jesus is not the ‘prime minister’ …

Think of it this way … The King holds an Office … he establishes his ministers … there are many ministers [also holding offices] each having a certain delegated authority … not all is the same … some are higher offices and have more authority …

Offices are always filled upon vacancy … whether the holder is removed for failure to execute his office faithfully, retires or dies … the ‘office’ exists eyond the one holding it … and the ‘office’ can’t be filled until it becomes vacant … and ultimately the King [or highest authority - office] is the person who approves the ‘appointment’ …

In Isaiah, David is long dead as is Soloman but the Davidic ‘King’ still exists … as does the office of the Prime Minister - in fact an evil one is being replaced in this very Chapter …

Jesus as the King of Kings and Lord of Lords - the Davidic King - places upon Peter the Office of Prime Minister … the Holder of the Key to whom the People look and whom the people call Abba - [Father, daddy, Papa, Pope] …

And please note that the King always remains the ultimate authority … by delegating authority to another the King does not give up any of his abilities to exercise his authority [nor override or correct one to whom they delegated responsibilities] and the king keeps his own keys - the Master Key - if you will …