Isaiah 10:5-13

ISAIAH 10:5-13 God’s Judgment on Assyria “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loot and snatch plunder, and to trample them down like mud in the streets. 7 But this is not what he intends, this is not what he has in mind; his purpose is to destroy, to put an end to many nations. 8 ‘Are not my commanders all kings?’ he says. 9 ‘Has not Kalno fared like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad, and Samaria like Damascus? 10 As my hand seized the kingdoms of the idols, kingdoms whose images excelled those of Jerusalem and Samaria—11 shall I not deal with Jerusalem and her images as I dealt with Samaria and her idols?’” 12 When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes. 13 For he says: “‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, because I have understanding. I removed the boundaries of nations, I plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued [ a] their kings. 5 “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loot and snatch plunder, and to trample them down like mud in the streets. 5 1 - Why punishment upon God’s people? “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loot and snatch plunder, and to trample them down like mud in the streets. 5 How punishment performed upon God’s people? PSALM 76:10 Surely your wrath against mankind brings you praise, and the survivors of your wrath are restrained. USED BUT NOT CONDONED… ISAIAH 10:7-13 “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club of my wrath! 6 I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loot and snatch plunder, and to trample them down like mud in the streets. 7 But this is not what he intends, this is not what he has in mind; his purpose is to destroy, to put an end to many nations. 8 ‘Are not my commanders all kings?’ he says. 9 ‘Has not Kalno fared like Carchemish? Is not Hamath like Arpad, and Samaria like Damascus? 10 As my hand seized the kingdoms of the idols, kingdoms whose images excelled those of Jerusalem and Samaria—11 shall I not deal with Jerusalem and her images as I dealt with Samaria and her idols?’” 5 1 God’s judgem ent 2 Beware of Pride OUTLINE – ISA 10:7-13 I. Isaiah’s vision in chapter 6 – he realizes his and Israel’s sin and punishment / purification from God A. Despite this pending punishment he sees the hope of a future King that will redeem them and save God’s people for evil II. Ahaz and Israel’s sins A. Idolatry and worship of other Gods or images B. Sacrificing of children C. Injustice to poor III. God uses Assyrians to punish / purify Israel I. God can and will use evil / wickedness of man II. God does not condone that evil and will still punish that evil IV. Assyria’s arrogance also brought God’s wrath I. We must be aware and avoid our own arrogance II. Jesus be the example – King who humbled himself to love and die for each of us DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. Are there ways in your life you are committing idolatry and how can you change it? 2. For parents – any similar “sacrificing of your children” to the idols of today’s times and world? 3. What are you doing to help the orphans, widows, poor or those who suffer from injustice? 4. Are there any realizations in your life where you deserved and were punished at hands of “Assyrian” type evil? 5. Are there any examples of arrogance in you life which requires more humility to God and his blessings?