Lesson 70 Part 2 - SHALOM INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH

Lesson 70 Part 2

ST. PAUL SCHOOL OF LEADERSHIP

"Be ye followers of me as I also am of Christ." (I Corinthians 11:1)

(With Frank Eiklor and Walter Contreras)

BOOK OF ISAIAH (PART 2)

LESSON 70 Part 2

INTRODUCTION

The book of the great prophet Isaiah is the longest book in the Bible (66 chapters) other than the Book of Psalms. We find many examples-losers and winners-in Isaiah. Let's now complete our Isaiah study as we view the behavior of both individuals and nations.

WRONG USE OF A MIRACLE

38:5; 39:1-8 Example of Hezekiah using God's miracle to become proud and selfish.

40:12-31 Example of God's amazement at Israel's blindness.

45:1-6 Cyrus-an example of God touching a pagan heart to

bring about His purposes for

Israel

47:1-11 Example of an arrogant nation (Babylon) facing judgment.

CONTROLLED ANGER

48:9-11 Example of God's controlled anger in not destroying Israel.

50:4-11 Example of that obedient Servant-Jesus-and His

servants.

51: (all) Example of a God of love, a leaderless people, and

judgment of the world for its arrogance against the

Jews.

52:13 thru 53:12 Example of the perfect Servant and sacrifice.

WHEN "NOBODYS" ARE "SOMEBODYS"

56:1-5 Example of "nobodys" (1 Corinthians 1:27) being honored

by God for right choices, versus the example of greedy

leaders being brought down (56:10-12).

58:1-14 Specific conditions for God's blessing-"if" and "then."

59:1-15 Example of national confusion (USA beware) as a result of

sin.

63:9-19 Example of where rebellion leads (see especially verses 10

and 18).

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