Kingdom Coming Part 11
At Keys Vineyard Church, we are presenting a series called ‘Kingdom Coming,’ which we post here on Online Bible Institute.
We are concluding our Kingdom Coming series by talking about a highway called the Way of Holiness.
Isaiah 35:8–10 (NIV)
8 And a highway will be there; it will be called the Way of Holiness; it will be for those who walk on that Way. The unclean will not journey on it; wicked fools will not go about on it. 9 No lion will be there, nor any ravenous beast; they will not be found there. But only the redeemed will walk there, 10 and those the Lord has rescued will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.
Isaiah 35:8-10 paints a vivid picture of hope and restoration, describing a highway that leads God’s people back to Zion—a symbol of homecoming and reconciliation with God. This highway called the “Way of Holiness,” is not a road paved by human effort but one prepared by God Himself. It is reserved for the redeemed, those rescued by His grace, who walk in obedience and faithfulness. This sacred path offers safety, joy, and a sure destination for all who follow it, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises.
During this Christmas season, we celebrate the arrival of Jesus, who is not only the one who makes this highway possible but who is Himself the Way (John 14:6). His birth marked the beginning of humanity’s journey out of spiritual exile. In Him, God provided the means for sinners to be reconciled and brought home. Through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, the estrangement caused by sin is healed. He bridges the gap between a holy God and a broken world, leading us into the joy of a restored relationship with the Father.
The theme of exile and homecoming runs throughout Scripture, shaping the story of redemption. Humanity’s exile began in the Garden of Eden when sin entered the world and severed our relationship with God. Since that moment, the longing for home has been woven into the human experience—a yearning for the presence and peace of God. The history of Israel reflects this reality, as their physical exiles mirrored the spiritual separation all of humanity experiences because of sin. Yet Isaiah’s prophecy reminds us that exile is not the final word. God’s plan is one of restoration and return.
Jesus came to fulfill this plan, offering Himself as the way back to the Father. On the “Way of Holiness,” we find reconciliation and transformation. As we walk this path, we are changed, becoming more like Christ and prepared for our ultimate home in God’s eternal presence. Isaiah’s vision culminates in joy, singing, and everlasting gladness—a reflection of the life promised to all who follow Jesus. At Christmas and beyond, we celebrate the One who came to guide us out of darkness and into the glorious light of home with God.
This weekend at Keys Vineyard Church, we will discuss all this and more, so be sure to join us in person or online.
Steve Lawes is a pastor at Keys Vineyard Church and also the founder of the Online Bible Institute Network.