Introduction
- How do we find joy and peace? This is what Isaiah 55 is about.
Prophecies of Isaiah
- God calls out Judah’s rebellion and sinfulness.
- God has rejected Judah for this.
- God invites them to repent and offers forgiveness and reconciliation.
- God acts to try to make them recognize their sin and convict them to repent.
- God pleads with them.
- God offers hope for those who repent:
- God’s anger will not last forever.
- God will restore them.
God’s offer
- Fulfillment and purpose (Isaiah 55:1-3)
- How much of yourself do you put into things that ultimately leave you unfulfilled?
- Joy and peace (Isaiah 55:12)
What do you have to do?
- Seek God (Isaiah 55:6-9)
- Listen to God (Isaiah 55:1-3)
- Trade in (Isaiah 55:6-9)
- Matthew 16:24-27
- This may be the hardest part of the bargain. It means giving up control.
God’s sales pitch
- God is compassionate, will abundantly pardon (Isaiah 55:6-9)
- God’s thoughts and ways are infinitely superior (Isaiah 55:6-9)
- This is the source of joy and peace (Isaiah 55:11-12)
- Compare II Samuel 22.