• Our nation is in trouble - we need a Solemn Assembly like 2 Chronicles 7:14.
• But Isaiah 1 tells us that it will be useless if we don’t do something about the shedding of innocent blood.
• The killing of kids in America is not “an” issue, it’s “THE” issue.
• Everything hinges on bloodshed.
• When God plans deliverance Satan plans destruction.
• When God sent Moses Satan sought to “kill the kids.”
• When God sent Jesus Satan sought to “kill the kids.”
• Satan is killing the kids in America and the church, by-and-large, is having good church.
• vs 11-12 - God doesn’t want us “doing” good church - He wants us “being the church.
• His church is supposed to represent His truth at the gates of hell.
• Question - if you were witnessing to someone and you looked over to notice a man about to hurt a little kid, what is your responsibility in that moment?
• You can’t say, “That’s not my calling.” or “The gospel is more important.”
• You have to DO SOMETHING about the kid.
Isaiah 1:10-15 (9/1/16)
Bloodshed
September 1, 2016 • Benham Brothers
Isaiah 1:15-17 (9/12/13)
September 12, 2013 • Benham Brothers
1 - Wash and make themselves clean 2 - Remove the evil 3 - Do good 4 - Seek justice 5 - Reprove the ruthless 6 - Defend the orphan 7 - Plead for the widow All of these steps go in order, so if you start reproving the ruthless (step 5) before you're washed clean then you will do it in the wrong spirit. You have to go in order!!! These steps will surely lead to success, as God defines success!
Isaiah 2:4 (9/30/21)
September 30, 2021 • Isaiah 2:3–5
* The Men of Issachar “understood the times” and knew what Israel should do. * In a time of crisis, the person who knows what to do will emerge the leader. * EX: Maintenance guy on 911 * Backstory - God sent prophets to warn His people to stay in line. * EX: Dad at men’s event - “would you mind talking to my boys?” * God sent a host of prophets who not only warned of judgment (Babylon) but gave them words of encouragement as well. * A prophet’s role: * They gave insight on what was coming and instruction on what to do. * Different times called for different messages. * The key was “understanding your times!” * In Joel 3:10 God was summoning the nations to battle - “Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears.” * The instruments of peace are made into implements of war. * The tools of the trade become weapons for the deliverance. * The lessons we learn and the skills we acquire by being in the workplace are what God uses as tools to extend His kingdom and weapons to defend His kingdom here on this earth. * Jesus recruited “workplace” guys to be His disciples. * Peter fished for fish to prepare him to fish for men (lights, not lures). * EX: Painter at men’s event. * In Isaiah 2:1-4 God sent a different message (referring to life in his Millenial kingdom). * We take comfort in the fact that this day is coming, where we no longer have to battle anymore but all we do is build! * But that’s not the case today!!! * Today is a day for NEHEMIAH! * In the time of Nehemiah, he arose a leader who equipped people with two things: * A trowel to work with. * A sword to fight with. * They were to BUILD and BATTLE!
Isaiah 3:1 & 9 (9/19/14)
September 19, 2014 • Benham Brothers
God said He would remove supply and support of Israel - this was His provision and His protection. When we remove ourselves from under God's authority then we don't get His provision or protection any longer. Life must be provided for and protected in order to flourish. When the Author of life is removed then the sustainability of life is no longer possible. In America we sing "God Bless America" while trying to remove "One Nation Under God." We want the blessing part of God but not the ruler part of God - we want a Savior but not a Lord. How do you know God is removed? When sin is celebrated. vs 9 So long as there's guilt associated with sin God can still remain, but when guilt is removed and then replaced by celebration God will not stick around. Just flip on the TV and tell me if you think we've removed God from America today.