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I. The profanity of a hard hearted man, v39. II. The plea of a repentant criminal, vv40-42. III. The promise of a gracious Savior, v43.

I. The comfort of God's forgiveness, vv1-2. II. The coming of God's glory, vv3-5. III. The constancy of God's word, vv6-8. IV. The care of God's shepherd, vv9-11 I'm indebted to my professor, Dr. Ralph Davis, for the vast majority of this exposition.

God's people grow weary and discouraged, sometimes thinking "The Lord has forsaken me; my Lord has forgotten me." (Isaiah 49:14). God's reply, in part, is His Servant: 1) v4 The servant is a disciple skilled in God's Word. 2) vv5-6 The servant is a sufferer submissive to God's will. 3) vv7-9 The servant is a believer certain of God's help. Once again, I am indebt...

1) v1 Look how needed he is. 2) v1 Look how delightful he is. 3) vv2-3 Look how unexpected he is. 4) v4 Look how successful he is. Part of our series in An Ancient Christmas: The coming of Christ in Isaiah. I am indebted to my OT seminary professor, Dr. Ralph Davis, for his insights into Isaiah.

The Coming of the Messiah in Isaiah. 1) v1Where's He From? 2) vv2-3 Can He Do the Work? 3) vv3-5 What's His Governing Philosophy? 4) vv6-9 What's His Vision For Our Future If He's Successful?

A child is born, a son is given, who brings 1) vv1-2 light into darkness, 2) vv3-5 liberation to the oppressed, and 3) vv6-7 leadership to the kingdom.

I. God's Plan: The Scriptures are fulfilled in Jesus' suffering II. Jesus' Prayer: His priestly intercession for his enemies.

I. The context is his pain, v26 II. The content of his preaching, vv27-30. III. His closing proverb, v31

I. Exoneration of Jesus by Pilate. II. Enmity against Jesus by the crowd. III. Exchange of Jesus for the wicked.

How does Jesus comfort and counsel his people amidst their suffering? I. Jesus does not tie their sins and suffering together. II. Jesus points us to himself. III. Jesus will never take us where he has not been. IV. Jesus knows and can stop our suffering but sometimes chooses not to. V. Jesus has a heavenly and eternal perspective on our suffering. VI. Jesus knows the end of our sufferings. VII. J...

I) vv47-48, He's Betrayed with a Kiss. II) vv49-51, He Heals an Enemy's Injury. III) vv52-53, He Permits Darkness its Power.

Why the tears of agony of Jesus? I. Sympathy with his disciples. II. Substitution for sinners. III. Submission to the Father.

I. The Dangers of the Materially Wealthy, vv17-18. II. The Responsibilities of the Materially Wealthy, vv17-18. III. The Responsibilities of the Spiritually Wealthy, vv19-21. IV. The Resource of God's Grace

I. vv11-12 A Command to Press On: Flee, Pursue, Fight, Take Hold. II. vv13-14 A Charge to Persevere. III. vv15-16 A King to Praise

The Context: vv17-20. The Cautions: vv21-15. 1) Don't be passive about, prejudge or be partial to accused elders, v21. 2) Don't be hasty for new elders, vv22, 24-25. 3) Don't neglect your health as an elder, v23.

1) vv17-18 Provide respect and remuneration to hard working elders. 2) v19 Protect the reputation of elders. 3) v20 Publicly rebuke elders who persist in sin.

I. God cares for the most vulnerable in his family. II. Because God cares for the most vulnerable, so must we. III. The church must discriminate in the distribution of its resources. IV. The church should be the third place Christians turn to for help.