Introduction
How do we find joy and peace? This is what Isaiah 55 is about.Prophecies of Isaiah
God calls out Judah’s rebellion and sinfulness.God has rejected Judah for this.God invites them to repent and offers forgiveness and reconciliation.God acts to try to make them recognize their sin and convict them to repent.God pleads with them.God offers hope for those who repent:God’s anger will not last forever.God will restore them.God’s offer
Fulfillment and purpose (Isaiah 55:1-3)How much of yourself do you put into things that ultimately leave you unfulfilled?Joy and peace (Isaiah 55:12)Matthew 11:28-30Revelation 22:17What do you have to do?
Seek God (Isaiah 55:6-9)Acts 17:24-28Luke 15:11-32James 4:1-10Listen to God (Isaiah 55:1-3)Trade in (Isaiah 55:6-9)Matthew 16:24-27This may be the hardest part of the bargain. It means giving up control.God’s sales pitch
God is compassionate, will abundantly pardon (Isaiah 55:6-9)Ephesians 1:3-8; 2:1-10God’s thoughts and ways are infinitely superior (Isaiah 55:6-9)This is the source of joy and peace (Isaiah 55:11-12)Compare II Samuel 22.
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