In Isaiah 65:1–25, we hear Yahweh answering Isaiah's prayer with 4 responses revealing his eternal purposes for salvation and judgment. IV. I will create new heavens, a new earth, and a new Jerusalem for those who seek me (vs. 17-25)

In Isaiah 65:1–25, we hear Yahweh answering Isaiah's prayer with 4 responses revealing his eternal purposes for salvation and judgment. I. I revealed myself to everyone. A. To Gentiles (v. 1). B. To Jews (v. 2). 1. Who rebelled against me (vs. 3–5). 2. Whom I will repay (vs. 6–7). II. I will respond to everyone. A. With salvation for those who seek me (vs. 8–10). B. With judgment for those who forsake me (vs. 11–12). III. I will establish eternal destinies for everyone: life for those who seek me and death for those who forsake me (vs. 13–16).

In Isaiah 62:7–63:12, we are shown 4 pleas that should mark our prayers. II. O Lord, take notice of our present situation. A. Where is your zeal and compassion toward us, for you are our Father (63:15-16)? B. Why do you face us as enemies, for though we don't act like it, we are your holy people (63:17-19)? III. O Lord, we recognize the reality of our situation. A. We need your powerful presence, just as you've been present in the past for those who wait for you (64:1–4). B. We know you've turned from us because we've sinned, so we repent (64:5–7). IV. O Lord, we submit to you, so do not remember our iniquity or remain silent with your salvation (64:8-12).

In Isaiah 62:7–63:12, we are shown 4 pleas that should mark our prayers. I. O Lord, help us remember the past. A. You faithfully loved and saved your people in the past (63:7–9). B. Your people consistently rebelled against you and brought your wrath (63:10). C. You "remember" your own character and actions (63:11–14).

In Isaiah 63:1–6, we observe 2 questions and answers describing the final coming of the Messiah as the Divine Warrior. I. Q1: Who is this who comes? A. From Eden (v. 1a, b). B. In beauty and power (v. 1b-d). A1: It is I, the Messiah and Divine Warrior. A. Speaking in righteousness (v. 1e). B. Mighty to save (v. 1f). II. Q2: Why are your garments red like one who treads a winepress (v. 2)? A2: Because I have trodden the winepress of my enemies alone, and their blood stained my garments (vs. 3, 6). A. For I desired vengeance and redemption, but there was no one to help (v. 4–5b). B So I brought salvation myself (v. 5c, d).

In Isaiah 62:1–11, we hear the Messianic Servant proclaim 3 commitments concerning the redemption of his people through Yahweh's faithfulness. I. The Messianic Servant commits himself to constant work until his people's salvation and righteousness shine before the nations with a new name and Yahweh's delight (vs. 1–5). II. The Messianic Servant commits his watchmen to give Yahweh no rest until his people are established as the praise of the earth and the nations become his worshipers (vs. 6–9). III. The Messianic Servant commits his people to go into the world and prepare the way for the nations to come by preaching his gospel (vs. 10–12.

In Isaiah 61:1–11, we are shown 3 testimonies about the work of the Messiah and his people. I. The Messiah testifies: Yahweh has anointed me with the Holy Spirit (v. 1a, b). 1. To preach the good news of Yahweh's favor and judgment (vs. 1c–2b). 2. To transform my people (vs. 2c–7). II. Yahweh testifies about what he intends to accomplish through the work of his Messiah (vs. 8–9). III. The Messiah testifies with rejoicing and exaltation in Yahweh for empowering his work (vs. 10–11).

In Isaiah 60:2–22, we are shown 4 promises for Yahweh's people in his perfect city. I. Yahweh's light and glory will shine upon his people, and the nations will see it and be drawn (vs. 1–3). II. Yahweh will welcome the wealth of the nations, and his people will be thrilled (vs. 4–9). III. Yahweh's enemies will either bow before him in worship or be destroyed (vs. 10–14). IV. Yahweh will transform his people and their city because he is their Redeemer, Savior, light, and glory (vs. 15–22).

In Isaiah 59:1–21, we observe 2 responses to the reality of sin. I. The reality of sin requires you to respond. A. Recognize that God can save, but sin separates you from God (vs. 1–2). B. Recognize that you are a sinner (vs. 3–8). C. Respond to your sin with mourning (vs. 9–15b). II. The reality of sin requires God to respond. A. With judgment for the unrepentant (vs. 15c–16b, 17–19). B. With redemption for the repentant (vs. 16c–d, 20–21).