Light on a Hill

In the Old Testament God spoke through many, but in the New Testament He speaks exclusively through His Son. We look at the contrast between the two and the true reason people reject God's word. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/ETdtVilyVvdPsiSnUklANBIBpsijsFhIGq429fTtMh2N_w?e=SyrecL

In the Old Testament God spoke to man many times and in many ways, one of those ways was through the prophets, but He also spoke through floods. famines and other nations. He would bring about situations in order to get man's attention which would point them to the need for salvation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EaqfDu1wG2dLiQp_G0e1f8wBSIeC1bVmgqR0pDlxHf265A?e=eU66Du

The Gospels describe what Jesus did, Hebrews defines who Jesus is in all of His Holiness and superior standing above all. It was written to warn us about the danger of not growing in our faith Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EcVGFndH6WJEpU-Yn3f5cbgByIE_pUSgMfNROt1sfEWlqg?e=13t6xL

We come to our last study in Isaiah where God tells us what will happen in the end. We are told of the contrast in eternity between those who believe God's promises and those who reject God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EYgqo_-SrXhDtPKfJJiFqXABfrwBQpFjijrAi79RZZbj-g?e=R1B0HT

We are called to abstain from corrupt worship as Isaiah defines what true worship is. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/ESvdbtNYf3lPp6GFJk6So3wBlPYIYG5loObvOmeLUMge6w?e=ejA4PQ

Not much commentary is needed here as this section tells simply the different outcomes of those who accept God's salvation and those who reject it. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/ES6_ELzgG-5IgREf9qU5RnUB1zZFL-oKpSJZHv4itD02bw?e=Fq7VgJ

God's servants are blessed with plenty, while those who reject His salvation will be in anguish when the books are opened at the end of time. God desires to share His joy with His creation but we must be willing to come to Him on His terms. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EYFo05-IfeZPjbylHGH9tWMBMShalBZ4mh1ega5EYibPRQ?e=kKtfcg

God answers Israel's question concerning how long their trials will last. The time frame for this chapter is again at the end of the age in which we now live when the harvest from Revelation 19:15 takes place. God reminds them of how they provoked Him to anger. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/f/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/Ep9wgiOVu8lDmq9A9LGJ5lAB4L0yVrrG-v0dnNQstNbLDA?e=hivuQp

After the Jews realize that Jesus is the Messiah they will pray for Gods intervention when their enemies come against them. This prophesy is yet to be fulfilled in the end times when Babylon will be the capital city for government, commerce, and religion and Jerusalem will be desolate. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EYM_TT5QGtlKtv3Jz1f8lT0BIo1fYEYbomWwQ2QvT4Ye1A?e=c8AyD7

Israel turns the corner and recognizes their national sin and wonders if God can ever forgive them. This is what God has been waiting for and as He promised, He is quick to forgive. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/Efi2Ta_xxA9Dn4yTCF24d64BwdqBGs8b-am6-J_QkSq86Q?e=hdyDv7

In all of their adversity God was not their enemy until they blatantly disobeyed and worshipped idols. Even then He had a plan for them and still does. Israel as a nation will come to realize they look just like any other Godless nation and repent. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EbjM-KjI4IhJqTyQfRw_xNUBbWtV6clOVGGPNEs_APUK1w?e=hJeCNB

Jesus alone is Saviour and Redeemer, and He alone will be judge. Israel looks like nothing the patriarchs would recognize today, but that will change in the last days. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EYtVzkquuH5OlTSi_RfXAP0BaPGMWtTIU-jrGswHmmOWPw?e=1YUvKd

Isaiah gives us an overview of how God will bring His program to an end. Edom represents everything opposed to God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EdwNDv8-kBlKsmTFGVlDd9wBIsihCIJsVWugWr7_TW2n2A?e=wpDdKA

Jews should feel encouraged by this chapter. Where God had allowed Jerusalem to be conquered because of their idolatry and disobedience, in the end He will protect her and give her a new name "Zion" and that will be God's spiritual city where Christ will rule and reign for a thousand years. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EVsy_gP4ULlDvE0ND-_GAfIBmtz1RuS1xOSTI71geJJ3fQ?e=VN2RLG

God tells Israel of their future relationship with Him and that He will never forsake them and that He will be involved in their protection. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EewTADezvOBLuz5R1G-q6OcBuTFoAIIW8Z7yCZvPwqTwxg?e=pLgdEo

The verse in Luke 4 Jesus used to declare His ministry is quoted from this chapter. There is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EetMCjsRrpNEiQNeaUHSVmMBndijfgtyDbNu6IpbYwDBow?e=8UpYpe

Jesus is the agent for God's "Program of Peace" and Israel will be used again by God to proclaim His message, this time they will not fail. That time is still yet future. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/c/8ee0dd6a0a0f85dd/EaIjXtZAL2xGnieWgbvuxgMBejoo3XDn0QOeTCLyYOeHoQ?e=f1Abhm

Isaiah explains God's "Program of Peace" for the end times. Jesus will be the light at the end of this darkness we now find ourselves in. Corruption and tyranny will be a thing of the past. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmzgj-_5e4k1dnEYv?e=M0PHyI

The Tables will turn for Israel in the last days. God's mercy will be victorious. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmzv1qumRPnokBj8_?e=v01Jg0

As the days will grow darker in the last days there is still hope for the Jew and the gentile. We get a view of what it will look like during the 1,000-year reign of Jesus as we look at the dark days of the last 3 1/2 years of the seventieth week of Daniel transitioning into the millennial reign of Christ. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmzLJnc8ZsCDVvJ3-?e=mBPg7V

God's program of peace will begin to have more clarity added. God is not finished with Israel as a nation as they will be a light in the end times. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmzFHBfBJ68Pl8wMp?e=3xJ5HH

Israel had questioned God's ability to save them, God gives His reply through Isaiah. The iniquity of the people is why God would not listen. They wanted God's help without turning from evil. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmyiiT3_fthiOV8v-?e=0JuJbI

Isaiah reveals the spiritual hypocrisy of Israel's leaders, being oppressive while seeking God. They had deluded themselves into thinking they were a righteous nation while they were worshipping idols and wondering why God won't hear them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmyC8CUYLMkRGgOeI?e=SmPGoR

Isaiah explains the right way to fast and observe the Sabbath as opposed to how Israel was actually observing them. He explains why God was not hearing them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmx9REBumJ4ZJcQ5U?e=XfMhNg

We come to the end of the section known as the "Prince of Peace" which lays out the only means of salvation through the work of the Messiah. Yet people will still try to trust in their own righteousness and be disappointed when they find that their works fall short. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmw6H8ubekySUahVj?e=nHhvFX