Light on a Hill

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.

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.

We shift our attention to Damascus, Syria, and Israel the Northern kingdom. Because they trusted in their alliance instead of having faith in God they will be overrun by Assyria. This is not meant for their destruction; it is for their correction. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlXXQSdrm6glBLnaI?e=royB2D

Mike goes into great detail as to why God's judgement was just.

Isaiah praises God for His faithfulness and judgment over His enemies. This prophesy is future in Isaiah's time speaking of oppressive nations and future for us as well as it also speaks of Revelation 19.

Those who put their trust in God will enter His New Jerusalem and it will be our home for eternity. Isaiah looks at God's deliverance from the Assyrians, but we look ahead to His holy city. Don't grow weary in doing good, God will be vindicated in His perfect time. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlg7CPUk-jzw_CpBf?e=eULExO

The Assyrian Rabshakeh attempts to use fear as a negotiating tactic with Hezekiah's ambassadors. He also uses lies, half-truths, and his misunderstanding of the true nature of God. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlxV3t3SSvKUl9hrd?e=86izO0

Hezekiah lets his pride get the better of him. He gloats over his new found popularity and wealth. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlzomPzAa0YsMVHo8?e=8tOvsk

We get the first clue of another powerful king coming into the picture. God is making it clear that He will be the power behind him and that he will be God's servant. In all of this God comforts His people that there will be a remnant that returns. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl2H5OD1JFVdZMFG7?e=iPbRU1

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

Though Israel will go through a period of discipline, God will never abandon them. Their enemies will be supernaturally defeated. The Servant to come will be deeply despised by those He came to save, but in the end every knee shall bow to Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQYTkPmp7RNQX54G?e=iUPPpn

Because of God's discipline Israel thinks He has abandoned them, but He states emphatically that that will never happen. We also see another glimpse of the servant who we will see as the suffering servant of Isaiah 53. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmQV3ysTJnSk4oHtJ?e=8v1MXl

Jesus fulfills the prerequisites of the Messiah prophesied by Isaiah 700 years before He was born, and God is not finished with Israel or His plan of redemption for us. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUUQxE4_xhOxKH7J?e=lyHIx5

God calls us to worship Him according to His instruction and not according to our whims and wishes. He promises us an eternity with Him and victory over death. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmUnsKI3aBXDMjLaj?e=YLeCR4

Isaiah moves his focus from the leaders to the people and contrasts the righteous and the unrighteous. He points out the folly of idolatry. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmndqN-Wlb8YpNpyf?e=9spEeb

The effects of sin, God declares war on Satan, Satan's attempt to sabotage God's plan for the redemption of mankind. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkxJRoDf_a1kHhPIz

From August 2, 2020 Mike talks about God's desire for people to accept His love, and Satan always trying to imitate God. Questions and answers.

Mike connects Ezekiel 36-39 with the Trumpet Judgments of God.

Mike gives us geographic reference points to Abram's journey.

This week we see the contrast between Abram and Lot. So far through these first 13 chapters God has shown us several contrasts between walking in faith and not. We saw Cain and Able, Babylon and Jerusalem and a few others. Link to notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOk35nTTZYbvq2k_wP?e=EtFUSz

Mike explains the 4 Shemite kings putting down the 5 Hamite kings and their rebellion. The path Abram takes to rescue Lot.

Mike reviews the path that led Lot to Sodom. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlDcWMnckDtz-Ct_I?e=GxzBwJ

Put deception away. Abraham enters into a covenant with Abimelech after conditions are met. Abimelech can see that God is with Abraham and blessing comes through him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlhxpXO9pCHBB8Dxa?e=jOXWow

An introduction and summation of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, and Rebekah leading to chapter 26. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlHPSvnVTpPV63RpH?e=u3D6yp

God is preparing the bowls of wrath to be poured out on those who reject Him. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkj3csbxZMNqQHll6?e=bx1STw