Light on a Hill

Isaiah has pointed back to Israel's past failures and forward to the coming of the God Man. Isaiah calls them to re-examine their perspective and worship God in truth and not out of some form of obligation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmXpvll8WmCQkdZlf?e=sPP2AK

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

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.

Looking East from the Fortress at Megiddo (2016) Genesis 2:15-25 Government can legislate as many genders as they want, but God says there are only two. God establishes the first marriage. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkm9uHDPTzmljoRq1

Ruins at Bet She'an Israel (2016) Cain's genealogy. The first metal workers and musicians. Cain builds a city and names it for his son. Verse 26 is mistranslated and why it's important to get it right. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkyC_2RadP9zmE11e

Mike does a great job of tying the Trumpet Judgments to Jeremiah and Ezekiel. The Watchman on the wall and his responsibilities. Some will heed the watchman's warning and some will ignore it, just like the Trumpet judgments. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1A6aN27loraduQF?e=rJs7Sq

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

This chapter explains 2nd Peter Chapter 3. Judgment was not God's first message to mankind; it was that we would recognize our sin and ask for forgiveness. Edom is representative of all who are opposed to God and His purposes. Very vivid description of the consummation of God's dealings with man. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlnm_BqK_GY-1pyYt?e=Ca6hda

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

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

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

Mike talks about what religion is. First Adam and Eve then Cain.

Mike looks at Daniel and the triumphal entry as well as a great Old testament look at the 144,000.

Mike talks about Babylon and their disobedience then the obedience of Terah to leave Ur of the Chaldeans.

This chapter lays out the remainder of the book of Revelation. We are introduced to 7 angels that will be preparing those still on earth at that time for the coming of the conquering King, Jesus. In chapter 13 we saw that no one could buy or sell without taking the mark of the beast, we see that today people are being refused service without a mask and in some places a "vaccine passport" We are warned of the finality of taking the mark of the beast. link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlEs6WY7zLkvj-CVg?e=S2NT3N

Manger with floating stars.

God declares what the judgment on the world will entail, but His hand of forgiveness is still extended. Edom is representative of all who oppose God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlnpPe0Zq1dnvFosU?e=5KG9eW

Hezekiah is told to put his house in order but when he prays God hears and answers. He is given 15 more years. We see the Old Testament believers misunderstanding of death and what comes after. Jesus gave us more information about death. link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlyXov3-Z-B8EpRh8?e=bRMOw2

Isaiah points out the root cause for Israel and Judah's captivity. They didn't obey God's law and had no desire to. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmB8UR_F8Im48nAZ0?e=2zeJZY

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

"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

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

Mike begins looking into the spiritual forces behind the crucifixion of Jesus. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmiqDVJM2O0nqhajJ?e=8rsdAe

The 7th seal is opened to begin the 7 Trumpet judgments. There is silence in Heaven for about a half hour before it starts. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkgq_aLPAcYh6hQN4?e=EhccqA

Laban's sons speak badly of Jacob, blaming him for their loss of wealth. Laban's true feelings of contempt are revealed to Jacob. Jacob plans his exit strategy and leaves while Laban is out shearing his sheep. Laban catches up but is warned by God to be careful what he says. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlRYp2Y6f_5XL6hdU?e=FGYpfq