1) ITS CASE! (56:9-12) The leaders were irresponsible. They don’t see, know, warn. They are lazy, greedy, care less, selfish, pleasure seeking and arrogant. 2) ITS CURSE! (57:1-13a) The people languish into sin. The righteous perish Superstition flourishes God is mocked Children are abused Illicit sex becomes a new god Ambition and popularity reign Lies…
Empowered by Hope (v1-2) Living righteous lives in the light of promised rest Exhibiting Openness (v3-8) No Separation among the Saved The Barred will be Blessed Putting the Principles into Practice Our relationships in Christ should be the most important Your family in heaven matters more than your family on earth Our relationships…
A barren woman receives a growing family (v1-3) A lonely wife is comforted by a loving husband (v4-8) A wicked world is offered the promise of rescue from a compassionate Lord (v9-10) A poor and broken city is restored with beauty and security (v11-17)
THE HEART OF THE MATTER Isaiah 40-66 = 27 Chapter Mid point is Chapter 53 Chapter 52:13-53:12 = 15 verses (5×3) Mid point of 5 is 3 = Ch. 53:4-6 Middle verse = v5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us…
1) THE LORD REIGNS! Spread the good news: God is still on the throne 2) THE LORD REDEEMS! A people sold into captivity are brought back by redeeming love 3) THE LORD RETURNS! He brings His people home He make bare His arm in power
To play the sermon click the sermon title above. The sermon has been embedded within the page, allowing you more playback flexibility (i.e. you can move to a specific point in the sermon or pick up exactly where you left off) 1. Listen up and Look to the past (v1-3) 2. Listen up and Look…
2 Commands Do not fear Do not be dismayed 2 Reasons I am with you I am your God 3 Promises (I will): Strengthen you Help you Uphold you The Five Pillars of Fearlessness God: Is the Judge Is the Ruler Is the First & Last Is Graciously Calling God is…
The Third Servant Song The Servant is Attentive (v4) The Servant is Obedient (v5-6) The Servant is Sustained (v7-8) The Servant is Vindicated (v9) The Servant is our EXAMPLE 2 Ways to Live: Walk in the light of God’s faithful word (v10) Walk in the light of your own failing ideas (v11) Are you…
I feel forsaken and forgotten – (49:14) The reality is you’re loved and remembered I feel bereaved and barren – (49:21) The reality is you’re going to be multiplied and restored I feel trampled and trapped – (49:24) The reality is you’re going to be rescued and renewed I feel sent away…
STOP AND LOOK! a) The Servant brings JUSTICE v1-4 Internal Repair External Nourishment Eternal Hope b) The Servant brings DELIVERANCE v5-9 Light Sight Truth STOP AND LISTEN! Who is this Servant? With heaven’s authority He lives in humility v1 God’s ‘good news’ for everyone v2 God’s new Israel – displaying His beauty v3 A…