Light on a Hill

God began and ended this chapter with words of comfort, and the contrast between Himself and idols in the middle. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl2D64dwBluqpHk7R?e=srvBsd

Isaiah shows us the futility of idols and where idolatry leads. We were designed by God to worship Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl1-n_BcwKGmS3nhv?e=NACx07

We see a glimpse of the traits of the Messiah, He will be compassionate to those who seek Him, He will not be deterred from his tasks of healing and teaching, and He will be God. We also see that there was only one Isaiah that wrote this prophesy. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl3rzeJ-Ky6qm3IjV?e=D3F5fr

God did all He could to show Israel His love for them and the purpose He has for them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmBzhEo--msyeLAC5?e=gbdLhY

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

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

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

We move into a new section with the Prince of Peace at the forefront. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmHx_nxYOJW6uSEHa?e=furZmg

On this Christmas eve, Mike reminds us of the prophesy's and why we celebrate the birth of our Savior, and that God is not finished with Israel. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQcPfEG_TV2bQ2CI?e=AtTJsp

In Mike's introduction he explains the reason why a Savior was needed for man and the obstacles laid in the way by Satan. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmhqMqDyl5AGeeuV3?e=BF63bc We Zoom out our study live every week, if you are interested in joining us and the conversation after, please contact us at: Lightonahill857@gmail.com

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

Mike talks about the insufficient amount of time that would be needed to get to where we are as complex beings from a single cell. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk0MDLzC8mAhh230q?e=PUUmLZ

After the flood the earth will go through physical atmospheric and geographic changes. Mankind are not vegetarians anymore, Capital punishment is ordained by God. Sinful man is wiped out but not sin. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk0hwsO5lYvrdUwqd?e=RcSEdE

We will look at the 5th Trumpet Judgment, locusts from the bottomless pit. God loves mercy but His nature requires justice. What will it take for people to believe God? Link to notes.https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk1zydYekCMTJqa8F?e=iCUjiy

God resurrects the two witnesses which puts a damper on the earth dweller's party. Massive earthquakes, lightning, noises, thunder, and great hail follow. There's trouble ahead for those who continue in rebellion to God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlBnHLR3a0blT9zRm?e=gO20aK

This parenthetical chapter gives a preview of coming events. Whoever takes the Mark of the beast seals their fate, being separated from God for eternity. Those who reject Jesus will be harvested from the earth. The wine press of the wrath of God is trodden. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlEs6WY7zLkvj-CVg?e=DUYKyz

Laban deceives Jacob. Leah cries out to God because of how Jacob feels about her, God responds by giving her 4 sons. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlQ5KfMDJu8fVrL1S?e=EJuuwz

Mike's back after beating covid. He recaps a little then talks about the contention between Rachel and Leah. Jacob fathers 11 sons and 1 daughter.

Jacob finishes his agreement with Laban and now wants to return home, but Laban attempts to get Jacob to stay because he knows that he has grown richer through God blessing Jacob.

Joseph finds his brothers in Dothan, as he approaches, they plot to kill him. Reuben and Judah are not in on this plan. Joseph is sold into slavery; Jacob is led to believe Joseph is dead. Jacob is inconsolable. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSj9VfGroaaist_M?e=V0e7bX

After Judah's older wicked sons die, he abandons the Levirate tradition to save his youngest son. Tamar sees that Judah has no intention of giving her as wife to Shela so she takes matters into her own hands. In essence God rejected all three of Judah's sons. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSs5da7i9BsiMaF5?e=AavAwi

We begin our study through The Prophesy of Isaiah, who he was, when he lived and historical context as to why it was needed. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlUnWmrZRGzjssRYh?e=rmhJIg

We focus in on the idolatry and the self-sufficiency of Judah rather than trusting God. The results are the haughty will be abased and anything we trust in rather than God will be destroyed. Those with power and wealth should take note of how God dealt with Nebuchadnezzar's pride. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlU--EtfMMkADGgem?e=1svNF1

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 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