Isaiah 4:6 (2/21/24)

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Isaiah 4:6 (2/21/24)

Experiencing The Comforter

February 21, 2024 • Benham Brothers • Isaiah 4:6

* You know Jesus is coming back one day, right??!!

* When He does He will reign as King.

* And the world will fall in line w/His order.

* There will still be sin in that day, but it will be dealt with justly.

* Look at what Isaiah says that day will be like:

* vs 4-6 - When Jesus returns, “The Lord will wash away the filth of the women of Zion; he will cleanse the bloodstains from Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire. 5 Then the Lord will create over all of Mount Zion and over those who assemble there a cloud of smoke by day and a glow of flaming fire by night; over everything the glory will be a canopy. 6 It will be a shelter and shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.”

* God’s presence is a “shade from the heat of the day, and a refuge and hiding place from the storm and rain.”

* When we take refuge in God, it doesn't stop bad stuff from happening.

* They just won't affect us like they would if God wasn't our protection.

* EX: It's like being out in the cold but then someone gives you a warm blanket.

* They didn't stop the weather, they just brought you comfort in the midst of it.

* This is what it will be like when Jesus comes back physically.

* But here’s the key - we can experience this same truth spiritually before it becomes a physical reality upon His return.

* A warm blanket is outside-in comfort.

* But we can be warm from the inside-out!

* Imagine getting your heart-rate elevated in the middle of the cold.

* You’ll be hot and not need a blanket!

* We can have this type of comfort today when we place our faith, hope, and trust in God!

* When we sync our hearts w/Him it warms us up on the inside.

* Jeremiah said, “Your Word is like a fire shut up in my bones and I am weary of holding it in” (Jeremiah 20:9).

* Paul told Timothy, “Fan into flame the gift of God that is in you” (2 Timothy 1:6).

* Stoking the fire of God’s Word in our hearts by spending time alone w/God is the key.

* Reading the Bible w/a heart of surrender is so powerful.

* And it will keep you burning hot in the midst of the storm.

Isaiah 1:10-15 (9/1/16)

September 1, 2016 • Benham Brothers

• 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 1:15-17 (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!