Light on a Hill

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

We see the fall of the one world government and economic system, Babylon the great. This is relevant to us today as we see the rise of global compliance, personal bank accounts of those resisting being frozen, emergency acts against those that disagree with the leaders. I believe we are not far from the church being removed and evil running unchecked. We are not far away from microchip implants. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOkkkE8cfJCmo1hyXO?e=w7dAkD

God calls on Jacob to fulfill his vow at Bethel but first some house cleaning needs to take place. This is an example to purge things out of our lives that hinder us from God's call. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlSTCov-i0P-tWnFd?e=EpvEVl

We are introduced to Joseph, the oldest son of Rachel whom Jacob loved the most. He will be the one God uses to save Israel through a famine.

Joseph finds his brothers in Dothan and they plan to kill him, but sell him into slavery instead. The brothers formulate a lie to cover their sin, Jacob is devastated.

God chose Israel to be His bride, but they went after other gods committing adultery. God explains through Isaiah what Judah must do to restore the relationship with Him.

God asks Judah through Isaiah, "What more could I have done to ensure success"? Judgment and captivity are now eminent.

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.

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.

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

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'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

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

We move to nations farther away from Judah and Israel. This chapter is not a judgment but rather advice which talks about the second coming of the Messiah.

Mike puts the events and kings in context. "Isaiah a servant of God", that should be our goal as well, how great would it be for God to refer to you as His servant? Isaiah's continuing message is, trust God not men. Link to Mike's downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlgCI49QivQcTwBzu?e=jdYyfv Link to Richard's downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlX-pk3ZfYvGL-Wap?e=YO96Y5

Because of Tyre's pride they will be brought down. They made the mistake of thinking their success was of their own making. They thought because of their geographic location that they were untouchable. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/u/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlUeVA3UvOMabkieu?e=6asnAm

God deals less harshly with Israel than other nations. God will be victorious over Satan and his followers. Israel is God's vineyard, but all are invited in. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlg-cCfdKo9An_QSj?e=2Ql34O

Sennacherib deals treacherously with Hezekiah. Isaiah prays for God to be gracious and deliver them even though most of Jerusalem was worshipping Him out of habit and obligation rather than love. The Assyrians will be dealt with as they deal with others. This is also a reflection of how the end times events will occur when the earth is judged. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlmXpK3x9bk-7mA7Q?e=bpgbPA

Hezekiah finally turns to God for help as the Assyrians mock and blaspheme God, for which they will pay a heavy price. 185,000 soldiers will be killed in one night by The Angel of the Lord. There is non-biblical evidence that this siege actually happened. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlyAw1oKenxk-K3qa?e=zkXz3X

Hezekiah humbles himself before God and is rewarded, Sennacherib exalts himself and is humbled by God. Sennacherib failed to realize that he was merely a tool for God to use and will pay a significant price for his pride. Those who would be leaders had better take note of Sennacherib's mistake. God gives a sign that will last 3 years so that Jerusalem remembers that it was Him who delivered them. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlx6rrvCOcP_OFUtF?e=hwCEMq

We see the contrast between chapters 38 and 39 in Hezekiah's attitude toward what God had done. Showing off the riches that God had blessed him with as if he had a part in it. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOlzkj_FTYKcXvOmva?e=rqCUF9

God reminds us of His faithfulness; that His perfect love casts out all fear and he also drives home the futility of trusting in idols. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl232cOfAlqQatbFN?e=ydiqD3

Jesus is revealed in this chapter, noting His mission and method. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOl3sc0a9eOKzeqFm8?e=7tKdLC

Though Israel goes after other gods (idols), God still loves them and will discipline them to bring them out of idolatry. God chose them so they are His and He is theirs. https://1drv.ms/w/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmCT_ehy-g35vDQ4s?e=ERvbZ2

Babylon's idolatry led to self-deification which God will not tolerate. When God is excluded, people can justify the dehumanization of groups they don't like instead of seeing that we are all created in His image. Babylon's brutality earned them this judgment. Link to downloadable notes. https://1drv.ms/b/s!At2FDwpq3eCOmFp3NreqMEdFfKlL?e=Ndp3OE