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,…
Sermons by Ben Cosford
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?!…
The Big question? If there is grace, why don’t I just sin as I like? v15 How slavery works – v16! A better slavery: v17-19! Two slaves’ orchards – v20-23! Your wage has been paid by Christ, Accept His gift of life.
What do we mean by literally? Two methods of interpreting the Bible – Historical-Critical method – Historical-Grammatical method Two examples of using the historical grammatical method 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Ephesians 6:5-9 Reading the Bible well is essential for spiritual growth in submission to God’s word and how it instructs us to live.
What is style? Is your “style” driven by earthly treasures and reward? Matt 6:19-21 Does your style need some tweaking? – clothing – interests vs idols – image – lifestyle Being a Christian will transform your style. Ps 37:4, Matt 6:33,34
Introducing who? v 1-5 called before birth mouthpiece of God servant of God struggles to gather Israel together A brighter vision v 6-7 to bring salvation for the world to suffer to be glorified Bringing them home v 8-12 The world rejoices -v 13 For the Israelites waiting for the servant For us who know the servant A brighter vision
Some strange things 1. His own did not receive him 2. Welcoming without welcoming 3. Believing without believing 4. Even his own brothers did not believe on him Enter an official Sign-seeker or saviour-seeker? Jesus tests him “Go, your son will live” He and his household believed A connection with Herod The main point of the story What keeps us from seeing…
Back into John – John 20:31 Recent encounter with Nicodemus Time to move on – 4:1-6 1. Jesus and the Tainted Woman – v7-18 2. True Worship – Spirit and Truth – v19-26 3. Testimony, belief and action v27-42 Overflowing with Satisfaction in true worship of Jesus