Intro: Bono, the man of Mystery Hezekiah, the man of Mystery 1. Dealing with a personal Crisis (38:1-8) a desperate need brought to God – v1-3 a gracious answer miraculously confirmed v4-8 2. Celebrating an amazing deliverance (38:9-22) realism about the need v9-14 resolve about the future v15-22 3. Compromising the key principle (39:1-8) flattery subverts faith v1-2 judgment removes blessing v3-8…
Sermons on Isaiah (Page 6)
Who can you trust? Is 36:5 – on whom are you depending? (show picture) picture of Lachish and siege ramp picture of Solomon’s pool see Isaiah 7:1-25 On whom are you depending? Hezekiah seeks the Lord Isaiah 37:4, “It may be that the Lord YOUR god will hear the words of the cup bearer, whom his master the king of Assyria has…
Judgment and the character of God Qu: What is the right and just response that God should make to all those who stand against him? Hebrews 10:31 – “it is a dreadful thing to fall into the hands of the living God“. God is Angry Is 34:1 …the nations to account. Is 30:19 … immanent destruction and judgement … JUDGEMENT DAY 1) …
Intro: The Consuming Fire, 33:14 is central to the passage. 1. God’s fire destroys His enemies, so trust in Him v1-6 2. God’s fire consumes all evil, so walk with Him v7-16 3. God’s fire secures His city, so wait for Him v17-24
John 20:30-31 – “Jesus did many other miraculous signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. 31 But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.” Jesus = the Messiah + SOG Belief in JESUS + LIFE…
… Mount Zion … “in that day” Total Victory Isaiah 25:6 – a banquet Victory over death Isaiah 25:7-8 People’s response to God’s total Victory a) Praise of God 25:1-5 – Praise his name … 25:9 – Rejoice and be glad … b) Rejection of God … swimming in manure Isaiah 25:10-12 The Glorious Future Isaiah 26:7 – level pathways Isaiah 26:7-9…
1. The uncertainty of riches v1-7 2. The sovereign authority of God v8-14 3. The promise of restoration v 15-18 Conclusion
Do I need some new glasses? Mistake 1: Rejoice now, ignore the future v1-8a Mistake 2: I did this, not Him! v8b-11 Mistake 3: Feasting when I should be Repenting v12-14 Mistake 4: Seeking the Wrong Glory v15-19 We Need Immanuel