Isaiah 30:1-33 ; Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction Returning to Isaiah after a break through Easter season Today we’re going to look at Isaiah 30-31 In the middle of another series of ‘woes’ It’s a big seciton but they go together to develop an important theme Each chapter has a slightly different emphasis…

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction We started today with a ‘sunrise’ celebration, hot cross buns and games Why? Today is a day of joy & celebration We need to be known as a people of joy We have a deep reason for such joy Part of what gives us such joy on Resurrection Sunday is that today is a celebration of…

Philippians 1:27-2:4 Introduction Palm Sunday is an interesting day Usually associated with praise & exalting Jesus Christ - for good reason It’s filled with Gospel symbolism It’s about hope & expectation, longing for deliverance I also think it’s about getting things backwards & being impatient with…

Isaiah 29:1-24 Introduction Hypocrisy - powerful word Perhaps one of the most cutting comments you can make about a person’s character To be known as a hypocrite means someone doesn’t believe you are truthful, believe you’re empty If it’s true, then it is devastating & condemning & confronting Isaiah’s…

Isaiah 28:1-29 Introduction Have you ever worked with someone who drinks/is drunk on the job? It’s no fun at all - it’s a nightmare - especially when they’re driving forklifts There’s always mistakes made, people upset, the smell What’s even worse is working for someone who is drunk on the job In today’s…

Isaiah 27:2-13 Introduction Everyone wants to make a difference in the world - be a world changer Many will have big impact No one person has even come close to the impact that Jesus has had on the world Through the centuries nations have pursued greatness Still are - every nation has some national pride…

Isaiah brings his cycle of judgments to an end with a description of sweeping, cosmic judgment to come. Judgment that is determined because God spoke it. In this prophecy we learn the victorious word of God silences the songs of the world, inspires the songs of the redeemed and causes us to fear and glorify God.

Isaiah brings his cycle of judgments to an end with a description of sweeping, cosmic judgment to come. Judgment that is determined because God spoke it. In this prophecy we learn the victorious word of God silences the songs of the world, inspires the songs of the redeemed and causes us to fear and glorify God.