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POOR LEADERSHIP (Isaiah 56:9 – 57:15)

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…

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THE ALL-INCLUSIVE GOSPEL COMMUNITY (Isaiah 56:1-8)

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…

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THE GREAT INVITATION TO THE GREATEST CELEBRATION (Isaiah 55)

1.COME, DRINK, EAT AND LIVE! (v1-5) a) Empty Bottle and Empty Pocket b) Empty Bottle and Full Pocket c) Water for refreshment, Milk for nourishment and Wine for excitement d) Come to God – taste and see that the LORD is good!   How? a) Listen Up! b) Look Up! c) Show Up!   2….

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THE POWER OF THE CROSS (Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12)

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…

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TO BE LIKE JESUS (Isaiah 50:4-11)

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…

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OUTRAGEOUS GRUMBLINGS MET BY AMAZING GRACE (Isaiah 49:14-50:3)

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…