Light on a Hill

God invites all to come to Him, some will accept, and some will reject His invitation. Isaiah tells of the joy awaiting those who accept. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmllAZ2W0V5JuhyJK?e=M0G1X4

All are invited to drink the Living Water but some will reject that invitation, desiring the shallow, temporary physical over the eternal spiritual. Link to downloadable notes. Mike https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmk1-c6NQr-TZPhz-?e=iPb1Vg Richard https://1drv.ms/f/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmk_x_vmdW6oqNTKM?e=1c2xlZ

We continue with God's consolation of Israel in the end times. We also took communion on this Resurrection Sunday. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmj5bJ6rRsgEDoxsX?e=3De0bC

Laurie and Tina had prepared to teach the women a resurrection message in the local jail but circumstances beyond their control caused services to be cancelled this Easter Sunday, so they wanted to share this message hoping it might help someone.

We look at the laws broken at the sham trial of Jesus and the laws that were broken revealing the complicity and corruption of the Sanhedrin. Jesus went through this voluntarily for our salvation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmiafq69IzFdms1_f?e=472JNs

It is stated that Isaiah is the greatest book in the Old Testament, chapter 53 is the greatest chapter in Isaiah, and verses 4-6 are the greatest verses in chapter 53. We can never exhaust the depths of this chapter as there is enough theology here to lead a person to salvation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmhkr6jOrtIhkY2TU?e=AmvNkF If you would like to join us Sunday mornings on Zoom for the study and conversation/fellowship after you can contact us at: lightonahill857@gmail.com

From the Jewish perspective Jesus was contemptable. We look at a few reasons Jesus was rejected by the first century Jews and still rejected by many today of all nationalities. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmhAij81fxpFdB5ie?e=KCT5Hr If you would like to join us Sunday morning on Zoom please contact us at: lightonahill857@gmail.com for more information. We have a discussion after the teaching for questions, comments, etc.

God shows what length He will go to restore the relationship with man without compromising His holiness. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmhH9lIcBHxoydP02?e=FL0CXg

Introduction to chapter 53 with a review of 52:13-15. The Servant will suffer great humiliation before His exaltation, when all will be astonished. Link to Mike's notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmgjRcTAS22HHG_GJ?e=ppesc0 Link to Richard's notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmgbEv4UwK87c1iY0?e=kfuFSE

We get an introduction to the suffering servant, and we know that it is Jesus and not the nation of Israel. He will be over all governments. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmXDNo285W1k_XMpI?e=ZsxIuL

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

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

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 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

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

God continues His case on the folly of idol worship. The rejection of God is always the cause of social deterioration, and we are experiencing that now. The mention of Cyrus as God's appointed agent for their deliverance has ties to the Triumphal Entry of Christ. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmC8EKenVr9Is2ueg?e=xZaq5x

God, through Isaiah brings home the folly and futility of idols by pointing to the logic used in selecting the material and the skill level of the craftsman factoring in to the finished product. He also points out that idolators live beneath the dignity in which God had designed them. Link to downloadable notes, https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmCPOgq68g-8a_fDu?e=3LqLcU

Israel's worship of God became mechanical as they went through the motions but failed to realize the significance of it. To have our sins forgiven allowing us to fellowship with God should be a joy to us not a burden or an "obligation". https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmCBaIuHALmwJYWPh?e=jmdQoy

Because God has bound Himself to Israel and Judah, He will not forsake them even though they will go through trials. Their spiritual condition was intentional. God will sacrifice other nations to insure Israel's survival and it's all about God's glory and honor. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmB6znoX2eUfYh984?e=zieIHP