“The Culture of God: His Mysterious Ways” Isaiah 55:6-11

Intro: Differences in culture

I. The Culture of GodA. What God values B. How He operates C. The rules He follows

II. My thoughts are not your thoughtsA. We used to be closerB. Our unrighteous thoughts: selfishness, self-glory, unwillingness to forgive,the strong survive C. How He operates

1. It is written: the power of God’s Word2. Numerical and symmetrical3. Foreshadowing and remembering4. Inhabiting and working through means5. Patience while a majority is lost/ Israel’s hardening6. Uncompromising and still concessions made even to Satan 7. Doesn’t stop all evil and will even use it for good

III. We are straddling two culturesA. Remember who you are now and where you are going B. Imitate and trustC. Don’t judge what you don’t understand

Can you think of anything that God has done or allowed that really confused you?

What do you think people will not immediately understand about God’s most important action—Jesus’ death and resurrection?