PPT-Isaiah 58: Project Kenya

Ending Hunger for Generations Foundations Photos from April 2016 lwrorg programslwrorg 8005975972 Affirming Gods love for all people we work with Lutherans and partners around the world to end poverty injustice and human suffering. Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the Gentiles, by the way of the sea, along the Jordan— . Pastor Keone. Responding to the Call. Isaiah 6:1-5 . . 1 . In . the year that King . Uzziah. died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. . ). “. But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations. . Part 1 : Preparation. 1, Having right . MOTIVES. 2, Maintaining right . RELATIONSHIPS. 3, Showing . COMPASSION. to the needy. 4, A life that . HONORS. God in every way. Part 2 : Positioning. For . whom, Why and How. God’s plans matter. Men’s plans will not change anything He chooses.. Isaiah chapter 7. The enemies of Judah got together to attack Jerusalem (v1-6).. God had other plans (v7-9).. Ahaz. refused a sign from God (v10-13).. Renewed Strength. October 9, 2016. Isaiah 40:17. All the nations are as nothing before Him, they are accounted by Him as less than nothing and emptiness.. Isaiah 40:18. To whom then will you liken God, or what likeness compare with Him?. 6 Woes of Isaiah 5. We have heard before of the idea that history repeats itself. We certainly see time periods when it seems as though the world is overrun with wickedness. We think back to the wickedness in the days of Noah (Gen. 6:5-6). Isaiah 9.1-7. 1 . But there will be no gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the latter time he has made glorious the way of the sea, the land beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.. Why do you say, O Jacob,.     and speak, O Israel,. ‘My way is hidden from the Lord,.     and my right is disregarded by my God’. ?. Have you not known? Have you not heard?. The Lord is the everlasting God,. Isaiah – Chapter 17:1-2. 1. An oracle concerning Damascus. . Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city and will become a heap of ruins.. 2. The cities of Aroer are deserted;. they will be for flocks, which will lie down, and none will make them afraid.. A. Isaiah’s Background. 1. Ministry: mid 700’s to 680’s. 2. Lived in Jerusalem (Southern Kingdom). 3. Access to kings; possibly royal family. 4. Sophisticated & eloquent writer . 5. Often called the 5. Isaiah – Chapter 26:1-2. 1. In that day this song will be sung in the land of Judah: We have a strong city; he sets up salvation as walls and bulwarks. . 2. Open the gates, that the righteous nation that keeps faith may enter in.. “These verses are known among biblical scholars as a ‘servant’s song.’ This is a major poetic passage wherein a servant of the Lord is described, although not specifically identified. There are differences of opinion among commentaries regarding the identity of this Servant. ..The song in Isaiah 50 refers primarily to the Messiah. He will be treated despicably, but the power of God will be manifest in Him. Those who oppose Him will be destroyed.”. :. Profaning the Sabbath; Gluttony of Israel’s leaders; prevalence of Idolatry, with its vile practices; punctilious in fasting, yet practicing flagrant injustice; all to be surely avenged. . Isaiah 56:1 Thus says the LORD: "Keep justice, and do righteousness, For My salvation .