22 July 2018 | Service Times: 9am & 11:30am

This Week: Isaiah—The Vision of Isaiah We finally begin our long-awaited series on the grand book of Isaiah. In our overview sermon today, we consider the context, content and audience for this book. We will come to see that the message of the vision given to Isaiah during his time is the same message we need to hear today.

It may seem as if God’s people are insignificant and sinfully beyond hope, and thus calling God into question. However, the grand prophetic vision of Isaiah declares God to be almighty King, saving servant and victorious conqueror over every one and every power.

Next Week:

Isaiah—Isaiah 2

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Bible Reading Isaiah 1:1-8, 18-20; Is 34:1-8; Is 65:17-25; Is 66:18-24

Sermon By Pastor Steven Tran

Song of Response Hallelujah to the King

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ISAIAH! Praise God that we have in scripture this unique prophecy which speaks of the utter sinfulness of God’s people (and humanity), God’s terrible news that this sin must and will be punished, God’s plans to save a people to himself through a conquering King who will be victorious in the giving of his own life. Praise God for this book which speaks so powerfully of the life, ministry and work of our conquering King: Jesus!

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The Vision of Isaiah (Overview) 1. Introduction

Isaiah 1:1-2 The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah. 2 Hear,

O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken

2. The Vision of Isaiah

A. The CONTEXT: “in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah”

B. The CONTENT: “concerning Judah and Jerusalem”

(continued)

C. The AUDIENCE: “Hear O heavens, and give ear, O earth”

3. Preparing to Respond to the Vision of Isaiah