The Pattern
Isaiah 28-35
As a preparation for the sermon today, you may choose to read the passage here.
Before or after you read, you may want to reflect on some of the following verses, thoughts and questions:
In the opening verses of chapter 28, God talks about how the world has become filthy. Does this sound familiar?
“The coming destruction can never touch us... for we have built a strong refuge made of lies and deception.†(Isaiah 28 vs. 15)
“The Lord of Heaven’s armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom.†(Isaiah 28 vs. 29)
Pay close attention to Ch. 28 :24-27. God asks, “does a farmer always plow and never sow?†... cultivate and not plant? ... He says: a heavy sledge is not used to thresh black cumin... Grain for bread is easily crushed... so God does not keep pounding (paraphrases – mine). Why does God include these thoughts after his prophecy of judgement? How does his analogy of farm life relate to the words of judgement?
As you scan or review each chapter, answer the following questions:
What behavior is the Lord judging?
What is the Lord’s warning for a continuance in sin?
What is the reward for repentance?
What nature scenes/elements are used in each chapter? Why do you think the Lord references nature in each chapter? Is this an effective approach? Why?
Chapter 32:16-18. In these verses, the Lord promises quiet and rest. Close your eyes and drink that in for a moment.
Each chapter follows a similar pattern of judgement speech against sin, a call to repentance, and a painting of the kingdom of heaven.
Why is there a need for the Lord to repeat Himself?
As a preparation for the sermon today, you may choose to read the passage here.
Before or after you read, you may want to reflect on some of the following verses, thoughts and questions:
In the opening verses of chapter 28, God talks about how the world has become filthy. Does this sound familiar?
“The coming destruction can never touch us... for we have built a strong refuge made of lies and deception.†(Isaiah 28 vs. 15)
“The Lord of Heaven’s armies is a wonderful teacher, and he gives the farmer great wisdom.†(Isaiah 28 vs. 29)
Pay close attention to Ch. 28 :24-27. God asks, “does a farmer always plow and never sow?†... cultivate and not plant? ... He says: a heavy sledge is not used to thresh black cumin... Grain for bread is easily crushed... so God does not keep pounding (paraphrases – mine). Why does God include these thoughts after his prophecy of judgement? How does his analogy of farm life relate to the words of judgement?
As you scan or review each chapter, answer the following questions:
What behavior is the Lord judging?
What is the Lord’s warning for a continuance in sin?
What is the reward for repentance?
What nature scenes/elements are used in each chapter? Why do you think the Lord references nature in each chapter? Is this an effective approach? Why?
Chapter 32:16-18. In these verses, the Lord promises quiet and rest. Close your eyes and drink that in for a moment.
Each chapter follows a similar pattern of judgement speech against sin, a call to repentance, and a painting of the kingdom of heaven.
Why is there a need for the Lord to repeat Himself?
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