Light on a Hill

Mike gives the history of the origin of Moab. Richard shares why God's judgment is just. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlXEXL6yDbNr5UyAd?e=8rZW0K

Isaiah writes of Israel's near future as well as God's plan for Satan in the end. God's plan will be realized. The enemy uses many tactics to stumble and distract, but God will punish Satan and his followers in the end. God always leaves us with hope in the midst of the darkness. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlW1fU-fvsY52_S6t?e=b5TdvV

God's plan will not be defeated by Satan who was created by God, perfect until iniquity was found in him. This chapter has a near temporal fulfilment and a far-off spiritual fulfilment.

This chapter pertains to Babylon and Satan and how in their pride they thought they could defeat God. This chapter has a near and a far-off prophesy. It also speaks of the hope that Israel and we as believers in the Messiah have. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWm5-aIgnx7-4YBa?e=pEcEhk

This chapter is talking about two evil rulers, Satan and the king of Babylon both will be judged one within 200 years the other in the last days. Those who preceded them to Sheol are amazed to see them there after their boasting in this chapter and others.

Isaiah's prophecy of God's judgment of Assyria and Babylon 150 years in advance by the Medes for their extreme cruelty while being used by Him. This chapter also has end times significance. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWe-ET6SwpPdKt02?e=Ig89GM

God will deliver Israel from their enemies again just as He did when they left Egypt. They have ignored God's law and violated the terms of His conditional promise, but He will take down every obstacle that stands in their way when He brings them back. Then they will rejoice just as they did while crossing the Red Sea in Exodus. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWW-69XJ_brjiUHN?e=SS5HLB

Isaiah prophesy's that a remnant will return, and Israel will be gathered back to the land God gave them and that the Messiah will be from the root of Jesse, David's father. Israel as a nation will praise God after the chastening.

The law was meant to be temporary and not God's ideal. The thought was to meet His chosen people where they were and bring them out of their brutality and idolatry. God's ideal was embodied in the life of Jusus the Messiah, He was the example for us to follow on that road. We see in this chapter that God's ideal plan will be realized. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWPQimGIdV_IRzUm?e=XNJ8jO

There will be hope after the judgment of Israel and Judah. God will restore the earth to the pre-curse condition, which is still in our future as well, to be enjoyed by those who receive Jesus as Lord and Savior.

We recap the reason for the upcoming captivity and the promise that a remnant shall return.

Verses 20-34 are divided into 4 sections, After God's judgment a remnant will return. Jerusalem will be delivered when Assyria falls. The strategic advance of Assyria looks ominous. God will cut down the proud Assyrians like a forest. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWEAPSwAPENzYL4h?e=6WzNMt

Mike gives a history of Assyria and how they became a superpower as well as some of their cruel tactics. Richard details the corruption in Judah and the arrogance of Assyria and what God says He will do about it. Judah is judged for 4 things, pride, idolatry, greed and corruption. Assyria is judged for their cruelty in overstepping God's discipline. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlWCpBcxeThasqtFp?e=Pq3g12

God lays out the reasons for His judgment on Judah and Israel in 4 sections of which we touch on 3 this week and the fourth next week. The reasons are pride, idolatry, greed, and corruption. As God is judging them His hands are outstretched desiring repentance. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlV-LlQZ7cf6SOjSG?e=HUTk6x

Israel and Judah rebel against God which brings judgment. Even in the midst of judgment they rebel, but God's hand is outstretched desiring repentance.

God's promise of the coming King, the Messiah, 750 years in advance. He gives us hope in the face of adversity, so we don't despair. To give us a hope and a future. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlV3GBki6VtBxhZJN?e=hd20Au

A great prophetic chapter which holds the hope for all who trust in God's promises. Mike contrasts the darkness Israel and Judah will go through and the light of Jesus at the latter and end times.

Ahaz has made his decision, now God sends Isaiah to the people, some will choose unwisely. God always gets His message to the people in spite of corrupt leaders. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlXSkKUte8U8k-gAb?e=9nFobK

God has Isaiah inform the people of what is to come in order that they would trust Him and not in their alliances.

Isaiah warns Ahaz that his trust is misplaced in Assyria and God would have delivered him for free. Instead, he robs the temple as well as the king's treasure and gives the gold to the king of Assyria who betrays him anyway. A lesson in what happens when we trust the world for deliverance. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlVtzvd9suZOZPfa-?e=YccaXD

God will give Ahaz insight as to the actual strength of Syria and Israel, but he will ignore it. Ahaz' false piety will be his downfall as God gives him one more chance to trust. His rejection of God turns him into a very evil king. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlVlHWVB3lZYduCYr?e=xEtahb

We look at the backstory behind Ahaz' situation and why we must trust God. We also see what false piety looks like and the end result of it.

Mike explains the history of the kings that brought Judah to its spiritual dullness. We see Jesus make an appearance here to Isaiah. Richard goes over Isaiah's revelation that he is guilty as well and that there is hope in the coming Messiah. Isaiah is commissioned by God to bring His message, Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlVhjh38W6EJPxsia?e=7Uq9YR

Isaiah reveals that those in Judah at this time that they will receive the opposite of what they were striving for, and that captivity is eminent.

God is telling Judah through Isaiah what the consequences of their disobedience and their despising His word. God still calls them "My people" which means He hasn't given up on them yet. In order to break them from idolatry and cruelty God must take strong measures. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlVaihlVEJd_tvKSK?e=hhSJ4T