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)
    • Matthew 11:28-30
    • Revelation 22:17

What do you have to do?

  • Seek God (Isaiah 55:6-9)
    • Acts 17:24-28
    • Luke 15:11-32
    • James 4:1-10
  • 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)
    • Ephesians 1:3-8; 2:1-10
  • 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.