Light on a Hill

We see the depth of Israel's disobedience to God and why He had to discipline them. This doesn't mean that God is finished with them, but they must understand His plan for them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmCIdddUcjk7QaOto?e=ZUfCu0

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

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

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

Salvation is free to us because the price has already been paid. With the answering of God's call comes turning our back on sin. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmltJs62RK7yBcVTm?e=C47cRu

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

We will look at the positive and negative traits of the churches at Ephesus and Smyrna. What changes should we make as individuals? Nothing has changed much in 1900 years, "Cancel Culture" was present then and now. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkkBJFBVWpRGiqMPc

We look at the church in Sardis (Dead Church) which thought it was alive and the church of Philadelphia (The Faithful Church). Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkncolxkBJn-woNfD?e=fNTjMw

Jesus our kinsman redeemer reclaims the title deed to the earth. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkhF4cE29GC5FWicB?e=yVdzmQ

The final four seals in chapter 6; Famine, Death, The Martyred Remnant, and Anarchy. The seventh seal in chapter 8 will be the beginning of the Trumpet judgments after a parenthetic chapter 7. Sorry about the lighting, I'll try to do better, it's a good thing that I have a face made for radio:) Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkguWyJsmSO3FUTD0?e=zTgOzP

Babylon tries to build a name for itself defying God and His command. The genealogy of Shem to Joseph from who the Messiah will come. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1qIbVcMLEx4f3Nw?e=2C6HMg

The Anti or pseudo Christ comes on the scene, Mike gives us an interesting perspective. He explains that there will be false Christs making false promises.

Another famine, this time it's Isaac who heads toward Egypt. God stops him half way, Isaac obedient and settles in Gerar. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlG9xCszRHDFa-4R5?e=a3hG46

Esau realizes actions have consequences and is none too happy with Jacob. He enters just as Jacob is leaving and demands a blessing as well, but learns he will serve his younger brother so he plans to kill Jacob after Isaac dies. A model for dysfunctional families on what not to do. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQegYytumLWjKAYn

We made it to the end of our study in Revelation. We get a look at the new Heaven from the inside. God has concluded with the earth as we see it today and only those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior will enter in and there will be no sin and no evil. All of us that hunger and thirst for righteousness will finally have it for eternity. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOklcP6qupvX8qjGEy?e=CdULoj

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

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.

The first part of this chapter God will stop the blessing of water so that Egypt will realize from where the blessings come.

When a country loses its spiritual moorings, national decay is inevitable. In this chapter we will see the bad news and the good news for Egypt. We will cover the bad news this study and the healing in the next. God doesn't judge for the sake of judging; He has a purpose for it, and it is usually to drive idolatry out of a nation. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlXziw__wQIkAtsQR?e=pFwr9s

A Tale of. 1 City, 2 Attitudes, 2 Judean Kings, 2 Time frames, 2 Empires, and 2 Servants.

This chapter has a near and far fulfillment, God will deliver Jerusalem from the Assyrians and at the end deliver His people to His holy city.

The trumpet will blow, and we will be called home to heaven and Satan along with his followers will be judged.

God repeats what He said in chapter 30, place your trust in me not the world. God will not let others sabotage His purposes. Egypt will be no help at all against the Assyrians. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlkB1WFP4vUjRhe1g?e=yx4P94

We see the righteous conduct God requires and we find the basis for our three branches of government. God will be the righteous King, Law maker, and Judge. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlm5aCxdMIbzidK3X?e=oa8Ev9

Mike sets up the detailed history leading up to the siege of Jerusalem in 701 B.C. Richard talks about the Assyrian negotiator's contempt for Hezekiah and the God of the Jews. Link to downloadable notes. Mike's https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlwkcc6VA8hmXNeu7?e=IPFaB7 Richard's https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlwihYAezwCFJwiEn?e=3elZTF