Second Sunday of Advent: Peace
December 8, 2024 Preacher: Trent Henderson Series: Advent 2024
Topic: Advent Scripture: Isaiah 50:4–11
Message
Isaiah 50:4
- He sustains us with His Word
- Two challenges
- Not believing the Word like Jesus did
- Not relying on the Word like Jesus did
Obedience
Isaiah 50:5-7
- Responsive (v.5)
- Costly (v.6)
- Commitment (v.7)
Q: how in the world does this bring peace?
- Suffering is not a suprise
- Suffering is not ultimate
Vindication
Isaiah 50:8-9
- We want relief - God offers vindication
- Vengeance is not vindication
- Understanding is not vindication
- Comfort is not vindication
- God ensures vindication
- God proves vindication
Inviting us to Peace
Isaiah 50:10-11
- Trust and rely instead of lighting our own fire
- Being told to wait (don't do it now)
- Being told no (don't do it at all)
- Being told different (do that like this)
- Being told nothing (don't do anything)
More in Advent 2024
December 22, 2024
Fourth Sunday of Advent: LoveDecember 15, 2024
Third Sunday of Advent: JoyDecember 1, 2024
First Sunday of Advent: Hope