Last week: God in his sovereign rule elects those who will receive his promises Is God’s sovereign election of some unfair? If God elects some then why does God still blame us? Is God Unjust? (v14-18) “You must be joking” None of us deserve to be saved. But God in his mercy chooses to save. The example of Pharaoh Then why does…
Seconds from Disaster Has God’s word failed? Romans 9:6. … not all who are descended from Israel are Israel. Verse 8, “in other words, it is not the natural children who are God’s children, but it is children of the promise who are regarded as Abraham’s off spring”. God’s sovereign choice His sovereign right to choose who receives his mercy. only the…
What impact does the plight of others have on your emotions? Romans so far Romans 1 – 4 … sin … alienated from God … grace … forgiveness … eternal life. Romans 5 – 8 … what living life as God’s people looks like Romans 9 – 11 …why God’s promises in the Old Testament are still valid Romans 12 – 16…
What society says about judging It’s confused Christians also sound confused What is judging? Who and What we are to Judge? 1 Corinthians 5:12 – judge the immorality of those who claim to follow Jesus Rev 2:14-15 – failed to judge and reject the false teaching and sexual immorality of those who claimed to follow God. (see also Rev 2:20-21) 1 Tim…
Question: Isaiah 64:12 – Where is God? Answer: Isaiah 65:1 – “Here am I, Here am I” Note that Salvation and Judgement are not a one off events but a process, beginning at the cross and ending when Jesus comes back a second time. Three pictures Judgement Who for? Those who ignore God’s call (Is. 65:11,12) What is the result? Death, destruction,…
What is it that dominates your prayer life? Do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Isaiah’s prayer Isaiah 63:7 – 64:12 Talking to God about God (63:7-14) Crying out to God to intervene (63:15-64:3) Recognising before God the roots of the problem – 64:4-7 Turning back to…
Waiting How good are you at waiting? “I am the LORD, in its time I will do this swiftly” The Man of Authority (v1-6) Chapters 1-35 – a Messianic Warrior Chapters 40-55 – a suffering servant “the Spirit of the Lord upon him” What he is going to do? Proclaim restoration. When does it all happen? The spirit of the Lord is…
The Shoot (v21) – The Shoot displays my splendour and glory The Glory of the Lord has risen on you, and the nations will bring their wealth to you. v1-13 Isaiah prophesies that God is going to shine upon Israel. He is showing them compassion in this time of restoration. John 8:12 – “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,…
A redeemer judge is needed and provided (v15b-17) Justice, fear and the glory of God is coming (v18,19) The covenant is upheld, a redeemer will come for the repentant (v20,21)
The vision concerning Judah and Jerusalem that Isaiah son of Amoz saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. Hear, O heavens! Listen, O earth! For the Lord has spoken. Isaiah 1:1-2 Isaiah Overview and recap Isaiah 56-66 – How to live while we wait for Jesus to return! We sure need help for this don’t we?!…