Studies in Isaiah - Part 12
Harry Ironside explores the themes of God's controversy with Israel and the true nature of faith as revealed in Isaiah chapters 56-59.
In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the importance of living in the light of death and seeking righteousness. They emphasize that in the future, regardless of physical condition or nationality, anyone who sincerely turns to God and does His will can have a place in His kingdom. The speaker then discusses chapters 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Book of Isaiah, which address controversy with Israel regarding their Messiah. These chapters provide practical teachings and warnings, reminding listeners to not get carried away with future prophecies but to live a godly life.
Full Transcript
If it permits, and I rather feel sure it will, I want to try to cover synoptically chapters 56, 57, 58, 59. Chapters 56 and 57 are the concluding chapters of the present section which gives us God's controversy with Israel concerning their Messiah. You often find me that anyone else can have it.
These are the words you remember of course. We today is not what we might know in the past. Well, we haven't any fooling.
See, there's always a danger that that's a little manifest. Well, now, the next chapter we have is precisely. They say, well, if I give you the facts, he says, and your sins, and what he says is a stone facing the devil.
And you know, when the police hurried, what he thought was an outward religiousness for the salvation of the soul. But I wouldn't have sense enough to order some copies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Sermon Outline
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I
- Introduction to the chapters
- Context of God's controversy with Israel
- Importance of understanding the Messiah
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II
- Analysis of Chapter 56
- Key themes and messages
- Relevance to contemporary faith
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III
- Insights from Chapter 57
- Contrasts between true and false religion
- Call to genuine repentance
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IV
- Exploration of Chapter 58
- Discussion on true fasting
- Social justice and compassion
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V
- Understanding Chapter 59
- Consequences of sin
- Hope in God's redemption
Key Quotes
“We today is not what we might know in the past.” — Harry Ironside
“There's always a danger that that's a little manifest.” — Harry Ironside
“What he thought was an outward religiousness for the salvation of the soul.” — Harry Ironside
Application Points
- Reflect on the true meaning of your religious practices and their impact on your community.
- Seek genuine repentance and a deeper understanding of God's mercy.
- Engage in acts of social justice as a reflection of true faith.