Calvary Chapel Waterford

Who’s Tool Are You?

Main Passage: Isaiah 10

1. Warning Against Injustice (Isaiah 10:1–4)

God condemns leaders who oppress the vulnerable.

Injustice is a sign of spiritual rebellion.

God defends His people—but judges hypocrisy.

Today’s corruption echoes Israel’s fall.

2. Wielded by God’s Sovereignty (Isaiah 10:5–11)

Assyria is God’s tool—but doesn’t know it.

God uses the wicked—yet holds them accountable.

Even evil can serve God’s purpose.

Sovereignty does not excuse pride.

3. Warning on Arrogant Assyria (Isaiah 10:12–14)

Assyria boasts in its own power.

Pride leads to downfall.

God will judge their arrogance.

No one is greater than God.

4. Human Might vs. God’s Might (Isaiah 10:15–19)

Can the axe boast over its wielder?

Human strength is nothing without God.

Judgment burns beneath worldly pride.

God is the fire that consumes.

5. Hope Through a Holy Remnant (Isaiah 10:20–34)

God preserves a faithful few.

They depend on Him—not man.

He removes their burden and yoke.

Judgment refines; grace restores.

Scripture Cross References

1 Samuel 2:

Details about the wicked sons of Eli: corrupt priests committing gluttony and sexual sin.

Jeremiah 22-23:

Rebuke of King Jehoiakim for injustice and prophecy of the Branch of Righteousness.

Micah 3:

Prophets, priests, and rulers take bribes and still claim to serve God.

Genesis 50:20:

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

Ecclesiastes 12:14:

For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil.

Romans 12:19:

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, 'Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,' says the Lord.

Psalm 37:28:

For the LORD loves justice, And does not forsake His saints; They are preserved forever, But the descendants of the wicked shall be cut off.

Revelation 20:12:

.. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books.

Proverbs 21:4:

A haughty look, a proud heart, And the plowing of the wicked are sin.

Psalm 101:5:

Whoever secretly slanders his neighbor, Him I will destroy; The one who has a haughty look and a proud heart, Him I will not endure.

Psalm 18:27:

For You will save the humble people, But will bring down haughty looks.

John 1:9:

That was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world.