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The Book of Isaiah. “STORMS”. Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012. The Book of Isaiah. 1 Kings 12 – 2 Kings 15: Israel’s Kings (Northern Kingdom) 19 kings in about 210 years (931-722) In 722 BC, the Assyrians finally defeat Israel
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The Book of Isaiah “STORMS” Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012
The Book of Isaiah • 1 Kings 12 – 2 Kings 15: Israel’s Kings (Northern Kingdom) • 19 kings in about 210 years (931-722) • In 722 BC, the Assyrians finally defeat Israel • 2 Chron. 10-36 and 2 Kings 16-25: Judah’s Kings (S. Kingdom) • 20 kings over 340+ years • Babylon defeats Judah (587) • Why did God allow for His chosen people to be defeated and dispersed? • 2 Kings 17:7-20 Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012
The Book of Isaiah • Isaiah 25:1-9 • I will praise You even when life is a bad as it can get. • I will wait for you – I rejoice in your salvation. • I am the clay, and He is the potter, and I live to give Him glory. (Isaiah 29:16) • Notice the imagery (25:4-5): • Shelter from the storm • Shade from the heat • Subduing the noise • A wall to lean on in the strong wind • A cloud between us and the Sun Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012
The Book of Isaiah Life is stormy because God has enemies. “It would have been worse if you didn’t pray.” Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012
The Book of Isaiah Isaiah 25 “Storms” May 27, 2012