L4L 74 - Sermon - Isaiah 40:1-11 - "God: Our Only Comfort"
- Author
- James Long, Jr.
- Published
- Thu 17 Jun 2021
- Episode Link
- None
Isaiah 40 is one of the truly magnificent chapters of the Bible. Its opening mood is enchanting: comfort, tenderness, peace, pardon. Its commission is superb: Prepare the way of the Lord! Its prediction is dazzling: The glory of the Lord shall be revealed! Its depiction of humanity is devastating: All flesh is grass! Its portrayal of the Holy One is majestic: everlasting God, Creator of heaven and earth, whose fingers span the heavens and nightly reckon the stars by name. Its illustration of the mighty God's guardianship is captivating: Like a shepherd, He will feed, carry, and gently lead His flock. Magnificent, indeed!
MESSAGE INTRODUCTION
- Hear the comforting voice of Gospel Grace
- Hear the comforting voice to those in the wilderness of their lives
- Hear the comforting voice of the Eternal Word of God
- Hear the voice of invitation, calling us to Behold Our God and to bring the good news of our God
MESSAGE OUTLINE
- Comfort (vs. 1)
- Emphasized comfort
- Exclusive comfort
- Everlasting comfort
- Extravagant comfort
- A voice calling (vs. 3)
- The King is coming
- Our hearts need to be prepared
- Jesus, the glory of the Lord, will be revealed to the whole world
- THE GLORIOUS GOD IS WITH US
- A voice says (vs. 6)
- Be assured, people fade, but God is dependable - Commission - Cry out: Be assured/ Be certain
- People are unreliable. Life is short. God is sovereign
- Trust the Word of God that endures
- Invitation: Behold Your Powerful and Present God: (Isaiah 40:9-11)
- Bring good news (vs. 9)
- Behold Your God: the Conquering Warrior
- Behold Your God: Sovereign Lord
- Behold Your God: Tender Shepherd
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