The Refeshing Joy of Forgiveness

Isaiah 43:22-44:5

Introduction

The Burden of Worthless Worship

Isaiah 43:22-28

Worthless Worship Wearies Your Soul

Isaiah 43:22-24,27

It Burdens and Wearies

What does worthless worship look like?

Why is worthless worship so damaging?

Worthless Worhip Squanders God’s Grace

Isaiah 43:25-26,28

God offers mercy

Mercy not merity

Result of worthless worship

The Refreshing Joy of Forgiveness

Isaiah 44:1-5

Confidence from God’s Promise

Isaiah 44:1-2

An invitation to freedom

Reason to not fear

God is working in you

Blessing from God’s Presence

Isaiah 44:3-4

Refreshing new life

Blessing of His presence

Change of direction

Satisfaction of Committing Personally

Isaiah 44:5

Change of mind (repentance)

Personal change

Change of identity

Conclusion