Man's rejection, God's redemption

Introduction

Reading plan

Rise and fall of the kingdoms

Prophets before the exile

Wisdom books

Prophets of the exile

Return from the exile

Prophets after the exile

Recap (1 & 2 Chronicles)

Isaiah

Message of the Gospel

Design (God)

Dilemma (Man)

Deliverer (Jesus)

Decision (Sin)

What makes the Christianity different?

Prophecy fulfilled

I. The Word of God (vv. 1-20)

Isaiah 1:1-2a “1 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz concerning Judah and Jerusalem, which he saw during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2 Listen, O heavens, and hear, O earth; For the Lord speaks...” Isaiah 1:10 “10 Hear the word of the Lord, You rulers of Sodom; Give ear to the instruction of our God, You people of Gomorrah.”

The path taken by the people (vv. 2b-15)

Isaiah 1:2b-4 “2b ... “Sons I have reared and brought up, But they have revolted against Me. 3 “An ox knows its owner, And a donkey its master’s manger, But Israel does not know, My people do not understand.” 4 Alas, sinful nation, People weighed down with iniquity, Offspring of evildoers, Sons who act corruptly! They have abandoned the Lord, They have despised the Holy One of Israel, They have turned away from Him.”

Isaiah 1:11-15 “11 “What are your multiplied sacrifices to Me?” Says the Lord. “I have had enough of burnt offerings of rams And the fat of fed cattle; And I take no pleasure in the blood of bulls, lambs or goats. 12 “When you come to appear before Me, Who requires of you this trampling of My courts? 13 “Bring your worthless offerings no longer, Incense is an abomination to Me. New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies— I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly. 14 “I hate your new moon festivals and your appointed feasts, They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. 15 “So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.”

The path God provides (vv. 16-20)

Isaiah 1:16-19 “16 “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil, 17 Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow. 18 “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the Lord, “Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool. 19 “If you consent and obey, You will eat the best of the land;”

Isaiah 1:20 “20 “But if you refuse and rebel, You will be devoured by the sword.” Truly, the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”

II. The way of God (vv. 21-31)

The rebellion (vv. 21-23)

The response (vv. 24-26)

The result (vv. 27-31)

Conclusion

Isaiah 6

The vision (vv 1-7)

The commission (vv. 8-13)