Light on a Hill

From Israel's perspective they had done all that God had commanded, but from God's perspective they had fallen way short. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmXFqd0AJhlu5Ti40?e=1c0esn

God reaffirms His commitment to Israel, that the Zion which is God's spiritual city will be the home for those who trust in Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmWY-vjKzd4uDUchJ?e=xuAalu

Despondent Israel makes the mistake of forgetting about God's power and His commitment to them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmVvtcHHIoOWfnDzZ?e=19gAer

Though God's people feal forsaken they are not and will not be. Sometimes when we feel the consequences of our actions, we feel abandoned, but it will pass. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmVywsLc8tkPXhBh3?e=QfnwXh

Last time we got a preview of the suffering Servant and who that is, this time we look at the certainty of God's salvation and that it is eternal as opposed to the material things of earth that rust and rot. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUhD2Y9ivV-QBZ8m?e=vmym1z

God calls us to worship Him according to His instruction and not according to our whims and wishes. He promises us an eternity with Him and victory over death. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUnsKI3aBXDMjLaj?e=YLeCR4

"Do it yourself" religion will give false sense of security but in the end it will fail. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUc7DcvZtSPWhF5T?e=dXd6Qk

Jesus fulfills the prerequisites of the Messiah prophesied by Isaiah 700 years before He was born, and God is not finished with Israel or His plan of redemption for us. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUUQxE4_xhOxKH7J?e=lyHIx5

We see the extreme measures God went to so that we could be reconciled to Him. We also look at why we cannot worship God any way we want as long as we're sincere. The Servant (Messiah) will be steadfast in His mission. Link to downloadable notes https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmRYzxqFr2YSIAm5M?e=kk01aW

Mike titled this message "Questions", God will ask Israel several rhetorical questions concerning His love for them. Link to downloadable link. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmRe8ZfSYm1qz8w-I?e=31PHQ3

Israel thinks God has forsaken them and sold them into slavery because of their idolatry and His inability to redeem them, but God assures them that He will never forsake them, and His resources are endless. God has gone to extreme measures to offer a way of salvation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQimhziEWQgxuiwu?e=J8fhp4

On this Christmas eve, Mike reminds us of the prophesy's and why we celebrate the birth of our Savior, and that God is not finished with Israel. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQcPfEG_TV2bQ2CI?e=AtTJsp

Because of God's discipline Israel thinks He has abandoned them, but He states emphatically that that will never happen. We also see another glimpse of the servant who we will see as the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQV3ysTJnSk4oHtJ?e=8v1MXl

Though Israel will go through a period of discipline, God will never abandon them. Their enemies will be supernaturally defeated. The Servant to come will be deeply despised by those He came to save, but in the end every knee shall bow to Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQYTkPmp7RNQX54G?e=iUPPpn

We enter a new section subtitled "The Prince of Peace" with Isaiah 53 right in the middle. God will appoint a new servant to who has the same focus on His purposes. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmHqxTV6I_FmysRZh?e=U24CHv

We move into a new section with the Prince of Peace at the forefront. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmHx_nxYOJW6uSEHa?e=furZmg

We finish the section of "The Purpose Of Peace" next section will be the "Promise Of Peace". There is no true peace for those who reject God and His offer of salvation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmHmYEVARj3dJXhg6?e=e7UV1G

Judah's worship degenerates to being performed out of habit with no regard for the Holiness of God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmGh-EGaucP9lAUce?e=RDteMZ

We know this chapter is important because it opens with "Hear This". Israel needs to realize the complaint God has against her and correct it. Through prophesy God has proven His omnipotence over history. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmGn_2glszurCsi92?e=Dg36Tg

Babylon's idolatry led to self-deification which God will not tolerate. When God is excluded, people can justify the dehumanization of groups they don't like instead of seeing that we are all created in His image. Babylon's brutality earned them this judgment. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmFp3NreqMEdFfKlL?e=Ndp3OE

Isaiah explains the folly of idol worship and the inescapable consequences for those who practice it. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmFtybySrLtyRo-qj?e=sJYnkx

Mike gives a review of what lead up to God disciplining His people for idolatry and ignoring His commands pertaining to the Sabbath rest for the land. Richard covers the chapter verse by verse; God has made His plan and will not be deterred from it. Salvation is nearer than people think. Link to downloadable notes. Mike https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmEkLtUbc14vsoZju?e=7ZloDC Richard https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmEhcZV7Jd9yHucpX?e=HTd7hW

After naming Cyrus as His agent, God again implores people emphatically to turn to Him because salvation is only through Him and if they will turn, He will forgive. Link to downloadable notes https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmEYOm73Y9UvfOkaM?e=vgVSc2

There is only one God , all the rest can do nothing. God implores all to turn away from idols to Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmEcHXOTs3gfSh3lu?e=BJx3SF

Mike gives us some history on the idolatry of Israel and their resistance to listening to God's prophets. God reaffirms His calling on Cyrus, rebuking His people for their stubbornness. Link to downloadable notes. Mike https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmD3DYJ5-dtTufVqd?e=dCSwcR Richard https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmDtcZEIeva1BQosK?e=K09EeV