Speaker: Duncan Sills | April 28, 2019
The Case of the Sin of Judah – Isaiah 1
The book of Isaiah begins with a court room scene – “The Case of the Sin of Judah”. God, the first and only witness, brings his case...
The Book of Isaiah is often quoted by Christians, with many famous passages. Isaiah 7 and 9 are read at Christmas, Isaiah 61 is read when speaking of Jesus’ ministry, Isaiah 53 is read when speaking of Christ’s death – all wonderful passages. But the book is much much more than those famous passages as well. Written over 700 years before Jesus was born, Isaiah was a prophetic heavyweight and much of this book will challenge & inspire us today, as well consistently pointing to Christ as the Messiah and Saviour to come.
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 05, 2019
The Mountain of the LORD – Isaiah 2
Having described the sin of Judah in chapter 1, Isaiah prophecies about the future Jerusalem to come, when the mountain of the LORD will be lifted high...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 19, 2019
The Beautiful Branch of the LORD, LORD of Hosts – Isaiah 3 & 4
God is a God of justice and holiness. In Isaiah 3, Isaiah describes God’s righteous anger and judgement upon Judah’s sin. The passage is scary to read. ...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 26, 2019
How (not) to Live Fruitful & Blessed Lives – Isaiah 5
God wants to thrive. He wants to bless us. And he wants us to bear good fruit for his kingdom. In Isaiah 5, Judah demonstrates how she...
Speaker: Dayo Adeyemo | June 02, 2019
Isaiah’s Commissioning: The God of Process – Isaiah 6
The moment when God reveals himself to Isaiah and commissions him is a significant moment, just after King Uzziah’s death. But God shows Isaiah that God himself...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | March 29, 2020
Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Faint – Isaiah 7:1-14
“Behold a virgin shall conceive and bear a son and shall call his name Immanuel” Isaiah 7:14. We read these words every Christmas and think we know...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | April 05, 2020
Do Not Fear Coronavirus, Fear God – Isaiah 7:15-8:22
God will execute justice on the land of Judah through his instrument, the King of Assyria. King Ahaz was gearing the wrong thing! We, too, might at...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | April 19, 2020
Light in the Darkness, Hope in Gloom – Isaiah 9:1-7
In the previous chapter, Isaiah prophesied judgement on the land of Judah, but in chapter 9, he prophesies about light and hope. He prophesies about a Son...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | April 26, 2020
The Righteousness & Wrath of God – Isaiah 9:8 – 10:4
In chapters 9 & 10 of Isaiah, God reveals his righteousness and his wrath upon Israel’s sin. We are also guilty of pride and arrogance, not seeking...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 03, 2020
The Majestic, Terrifying Gardener – Isaiah 10:4-34
Just as Israel was judged by God in chapter 9, so Assyria is judged for her arrogance in chapter 10. God is portrayed as a powerful, yet...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 10, 2020
The Spirit-Anointed Messiah – Isaiah 11
After two chapters of judgement in Isaiah 9 & 10, Isaiah prophesies hope in chapter 11, speaking of the Messiah to come, on whom the Spirit of...
Speaker: Duncan Sills | May 17, 2020
Thanksgiving, Comfort & Joy – Isaiah 12
The Messiah described in Isaiah 11 wins a glorious victory, which causes thanksgiving and celebration in chapter 12. How should Christians respond to Jesus Christ, our Lord,...