Bible Study: Isaiah/Psalm 66
OK Men,
This is it! The final chapter of Isaiah. Thanks for following along! We’ll begin a new study on Monday, that will be much shorter, lasting only a couple weeks. But first, let’s see what God has for us in Isaiah and Psalm 66.
Chapter 66:
What’s New: Before Christ came, there were specific things the Lord God looked for in man. “These are the ones I look on with favor: those who are humble and contrite in spirit, and who tremble at my word,” (v2). Men who shed away their pride, had awareness of the guilt of their sin, and honored the Word of the Lord were the ones he used and showed favor to. The Lord still looks for these men.
Today, we also need to believe in his Son, Jesus, for eternal salvation. But it’s still worth asking yourself, “Are there areas where I’m consistently prideful?” “Are there sins in my life that I’m excusing?” “Do I revere the Word of the Lord, or am I too busy to consistently read and study it?” It’s possible to believe in Jesus but not actually follow him, and therefore, live as a pridefully arrogant man.
Who is God: In Isaiah 64, we saw how the Lord’s holiness and wrath have appeared as fire. In chapter 66, we get an image of his second coming, also adorned with fire. “See, the Lord is coming with fire, and his chariots are like a whirlwind; he will bring down his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire. For with fire and with his sword the Lord will execute judgment on all people, and many will be those slain by the Lord,” (v15-16).
The Lord will hand down the judgment and punishment himself. “Many will be those slain by the Lord.” His holiness and honor have the authority to do so. But we have a hand in this also. It is the mission and purpose of the Christian to “go and make disciples” (Matt. 28:19). It is our duty to share the gospel message of Jesus, allowing the Lord to draw them to him, preventing this from happening to as many people as possible. 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that the Lord “doesn’t want any to perish, but all to come to repentance.” Therefore, he doesn’t want to do this. However, he’s telling us now that it will happen because the evil of man and Satan will need to be ended once and for all.
We’ve all been warned.
Psalm 66: “Let me tell you what he has done for me” (v16). One last connection to Isaiah! If the thought of sharing the gospel, as mentioned above, brought thoughts of doubt or anxiousness, this is how you do it! Let me tell you what he has done for me! Share your experience. People can’t argue with that. It’s like the blind man from John 9. All I know is that I was one way, and now I am another. The best way to share the goodness of Christ, is tell what he has done for you in your life!
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Scripture Memorization: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters.” Colossians 3:23
How can you apply this verse to areas of your life outside of your career?
Is there something in your life that needs more focus and attention?
Read this verse out loud, 10x, from the page. Recite it out loud, 10x, only looking at the page as needed.
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