Isaiah 43:1-7. 3.COMMISSIONED Assembly Of God, The crucial question is not, "Why do bad things happen to Gods people?" He did this by living among us in the person of Jesus Christ. THE HIGH PURPOSE FOR WHICH HE CREATES US. I will make rivers on dry land." God Is an Agent of Change In the present world we are perplexed as we are unable to make proper decisions. We are precious in the sight of God because of the memories which duster round each one of us. Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK 1. So you plant them in some nice fertilised soil, you support them with a stake against any winds and you give them regular water. Indeed, I was greatly burdened, but the Lord succoured me. He attends to their requests, and meets their wants (Psalm 145:15, 19). read more, Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-4 The Message When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place 43 1-4 But now, God's Message, the God who made you in the first place, Jacob, the One who got you started, Israel: "Don't be afraid, I've redeemed you. Jeremiah 32:17, Luke 1:37, Luke 18:27. And even if we exist mostly to witness to God and to give him the glory for all he is and does, the fact is that we are held by loving hands. You're mine. First, he will favor his people above them all. This is a hymn-like prophecy of the return 45. We then become ennobled by our relationship. It is for this, primarily, that the very highest intelligences in the heavenly spheres have their being. That ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness '--1 Peter ii. THE SACRIFICIAL MEANS HE EMPLOYS ON OUR BEHALF. Did you notice that God made things easy for you when you were born again? Do you continually wonder as to why you were placed on this earth? 43:1-7 God's favour and good-will to his people speak abundant comfort to all believers. ", I. xliii. 'Every one that is called by My name.' I was going to highlight the really good bits but after doing that it was nearly all in bold so read it again and believe it as a promise for your own life as well for the character and purpose of God towards His people has not changed one little bit in the thousands of years since it was given. What has the 'sea' got to do with their current predicament? Precious, therefore, in the sight of the Lord are His saints, because they are born in His household, by regeneration made to be His sons and daughters. 45, xxi. --ISAIAH xliii. 4.CLOTHED Isaiah 43:2 When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. The most often repeated command in Scripture is fear not. It is given 114 timesthats not just something an angel says in a Christmas play! WHEN ABLE TO RECOGNISE THIS PRECIOUSNESS IN GOD'S SIGHT WE BECOME HONOURABLE. John Piper Jun 28, 1989. This chapter is a continuation of Isaiah 52:13-15. Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4, A sermon inspired by Paul Baloche's single, "The Same Love", Integrity Music It's all part of the walk. All of us will face the waters at some stage. We see it in the changed lives of many people who have II. Malachi. xliii. You are the God who works wonders; You have made known Your strength among the peoples.' 1. Anonymous - Part 1, by Pastor Rob Ketterling When you're in rough waters, you will . This sermon helps us see our childen as God sees our children. Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The result should be to treat our children with honor. God is only getting started! Look not back, then, except with Penitence, but henceforth say: "Lord, Thou hast been honourable, I will love Thee. "Since thou wast precious in My sight, thou hast been honourable, AND I HAVE LOVED THEE." We are not half made or ill made in regeneration; we are formed as well as created. Gods favor for us is not based on our works. Heed His Word & Not Your Heart 2. 1. Great stress is laid on names in Scripture. In the holy, Mark well, beloved, how he would have his people to be in tune with himself! The sacramental host of God's elect has never had an easy road along which to journey. 2.CHOSEN Would you rather tussle around in a thrift shop looking for bargains or buy it new off the shelf 5. A. Remember what said: he declared that he loved every man that had "aliquid Christi any thing of Christ about him. 36.--"For of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever, Amen."--Psal. xi. Read Isaiah 43:18 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. lxxix. "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. 1. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. "But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel.". It is already happening. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the Great, Fifth Day. God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him Learn more about Desiring God Ways to Follow. He says 'forget the former things'. A woman walks down the hall in her empty house to look at her daughters bedroom. But I think I need not relate to you what you know. 1: "But now thus saith Charles Hadden SpurgeonTill He Come, How to Make Use of Christ for Steadfastness, in a Time when Truth is Oppressed and Borne Down. read more, Denomination: When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.'. On behalf of our Lord Jesus Christ, and _____ and _____, I welcome you here this afternoon as we witness and celebrate the love found between these two persons. (Isaiah 43:1-5), [2] It is always good, when faced with great uncertainly, to remember the way in which He has led you thus far. Paul Baloche The Same Love Maker, lover, and redeemer, God will pay any price and overcome every obstacle to be reunited with God's own. For I am tormented by pains of gout, which, afflicting not dissimilarly both me and you, while they increase upon us exceedingly, have caused our life to decrease. verses 5-7: God would gather his people "from the end of the earth." THE HONOUR WHICH HE CONFERS UPON US. Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. The last of these notable words is "BELOVED." The Lord will make a way for you where no foot has gone before. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. A. Lets not fear what nature or nations may do to us. 'Jesus Christ (Who) gave Himself for us, that He might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people.' I choose these two texts because they together present us with the other side of the thought to that which I have elsewhere considered, that man's true treasure is in God. God still loves the world Isaiah 43:4 Context Crossref Comm Hebrew Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you, nations in exchange for your life. We would like to thank everyone for their faithfulness to the Lord and His Work, as we celebrate 18 yrs of ministry, here this morning. They were going to experience something amazing themselves. xi. Well, God supports us greatly when we are young Christians but He also knows that to grow, faith, like a muscle, must be exercised. Often had the floods been out and the roads were deep in affliction. Differently to be admonished are those who deplore sins of deed, and those who deplore sins of thought. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. Sermon Central . Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove the sea back with a strong east wind and turned it into dry land. 4 Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life. It is, indeed, Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, Eleventh Day. "I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine." 'I have redeemed thee; thou art mine.'--Isa. Often had the floods been out and the roads were deep in affliction. 43 But now, O Jacob, listen to the Lord who created you. Thus says the Lord who created Sally, who formed her as one of His chosen people, Israel. Isaiah 43-44 - Redeemed through Water and Fire A. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. He knows we are weak and need a lot of help and support. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity. 1. Intro: 'For I am the Lord your God that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.'--Lev. ciii. ISAIAH 43:1-4.I HAVE REDEEMED YOU AND CALLED YOU BY NAME 1But now thus says Yahweh who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: "Don't be afraid, for I have redeemed you. Historically we know and see the fulfillment of such passages in the Babylonian exile in 586 BC. REASONS FOR REJOICING (Isaiah 12:1-6) Expository, Isaiah, Old Testament, Prophecy. Transformed Vs. 14-21 I am now to commence the other department: MEANS TO BE USED FOR THE CONVICTION AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS. Think once more. This is a crucial point. He called us, and we answered the call. Rev. What He is doing is reminding them of their past [2] and in particular of a time when there previously seemed like there was no way forward. THE PROFOUND INTEREST HE TAKES IN US. "Isaiah 43:2. Congregational. He won't have pretenders. The honour of a Christian is in . Entering into this, the honour of Christians is to win souls; and their "crown of joy" in seeing many turning from following idols to the living God. But I think I need not relate to you what you know. This is fitting since it is through Israel that the Messiah will manifest himself to take into his body the sins of the whole world. (Admonition 30.) 3. Of Regulation 1 But now thus saith the LORD that "created thee", O Jacob, and he that "formed thee", O Israel, YOUR CHILD - - - PRECIOUS TO GOD Isaiah 43:4; Psalm 139: 13-17; Selected Successful parenting depends on attitude not aptitude. I believe that this passage shows the Christian some reasons why we can rejoice, as Philippians 4:4 instructs us.. The simple truth is yes He does and He has gone to great lengths to demonstrate His love to all humanity. There is nothing more commonly confessed in words, than that the providence of God reaches to all the creatures and their actions, but I believe there is no point of religion, (Admonition 30.) God calls Christ "His servant". My sheep, My .read more Justification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Text.--Ye are my witnesses, saith the Lord, and my servant whom I have chosen.--Isaiah xliii: 10. When you walk through the fire of oppression, He starts in verse 15 by saying 'I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.' 'All the first-born are mine; for on the day I smote all the first-born in the land of Egypt I sanctified unto me all the first-born in Israel: mine they shall be: I am the Lord.'--Num. he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. Spurgeon, Sermons, vol. read more, Scripture: Christians need to trust God enough to be willing to step out in faith. With no way back and no way forward, God does what God does best - The impossible. About eight minutes without air, You choose the humble and raise them high I am now to commence the other department: MEANS TO BE USED FOR THE CONVICTION AND CONVERSION OF SINNERS. Copyright 2003-2023 | Outreach, Inc., All rights reserved. God so loved the world that he sent his only Son (Jn 3:16). The Israelites were woefully unable to do the good works that Gods nature and law requires. 3. Baptism of Our Lord Isaiah 43:4. So maybe you have as well. III. Maybe you have been feeling like the Israelites were? It is, indeed, Expositions of Holy Scripture Ephesians, Peter,John, I am the Lord that brought you up out of the land of Egypt, to be your God; ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy. But you can also overdo it. When I act. Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. Fire! Start a New Series on Easter. The bedroom contains pictures and souvenirs of If your going through or have ever been involved in a church plant and building program, this will build your faith! For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. When you're in over your head, I'll be there with you. Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching : Anonymous - Prisoners Have A Number, Children Have A Name, Clean Slate Developing A Closer Walk With Thee, Mapping 'fault Lines' In America - Micah 3, 5 Ways To Grow Your Church's Congregation, My Sermon With A Little Bit Of Bible Thrown In. 1. The Lord has not only told you of His love in the secret of your soul, but He has publicly acted love to you. 43:23 CUVS - - Bible Verse Scriptures with Pictures. IN the text it is affirmed of the children of God, that they are his witnesses. But in order for them to see the new things that God is doing, they must open their eyes and see God. It would be a time when they were taken from the homeland and exiled in foreign countries. You're mine. Redeemed You Vs. 1-7 He meant that in that picture the genius and the power and the grace of Turner were most abundantly expressed. 19.--"The Lord hath prepared his throne in the heavens and his kingdom ruleth over all."--Matt. Fire Let a poor child of God tell out how he believes that he is honourable. Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-13. This is especially so if God desires to use you to help others. 8:1-11 'I am the Lord Thy God, the Holy One of Israel, Thy Saviour. See, I am doing a new thing! In verse 16, God reminded the people that He makes a way through the sea. Especially after just reminding them of a past event! Two Days We Should Not Worry PRECIOUS IN GOD'S SIGHT IS MAN. Enjoy His Leading, Living Without Hope God has in a very special sense created him. xxxii., No. So the whole focus of this study is to simply say what the Lord emphasised to me during that time - and that is that despite the difficulty of a situation and despite the options that look limited in the natural, God is a God who makes a way. He begins by reminding them that He is YAHWEH - the great I AM! I've called your name. It is an awesome privilege to receive a 2. Blessed truth! God says in Isaiah 43:19 "I am going to do something new. read more, Scripture: "Since you are precious in My sight, Since you are honored and I love you, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life. He will have no rest till salvation work is done; and he would not have us take rest; but he would have us stirred with passionate desire, and fired with holy zeal for the accomplishment of the divine plan of grace. at the start of this great chapter in Isaiah. Supplemental Passage: (Jeremiah 29:11 NASB) 'For I know the plans that I have for you,' ciii. - C. I. TEXT: "I, even I, am he that blotteth out thy transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins." He makes new things; He is not in the box we try to place Him in. Thank God that He is able to make a way when no way naturally exists. How to Make Use of Christ for Steadfastness, in a Time when Truth is Oppressed and Borne Down. Your way, O God, is holy; What god is great like our God? [4] It is often the way as we take our first steps in the Lord. ', Moses answered the people, "Do not be afraid. Holiness and Redemption. 2. A quick look at 'through' - the good and the bad! Looking at our world today you may wonder does God still love the world. So deep was the impression made upon me by my first reading of the sermon that I have taken Mr. Guiness' outline and ask your careful attention to its development. 4. There is nothing more commonly confessed in words, than that the providence of God reaches to all the creatures and their actions, but I believe there is no point of religion Hugh BinningThe Works of the Rev. The verse earlier on in Isaiah chapter 43:2 says, 'When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. And as He did so, it was like He had to re-introduce Himself again to His people and remind them once again of His character. But he that believes in Jesus has been created anew by the work of the Holy Ghost. Maybe the difficulty of what you face has clouded out the thought and presence of He who is for you? 1085God, love of1315God, as redeemer5844emotions, Thy Name: My Name'I have called thee by thy name.' 1. Rick Boyne I will give men for thee." Isaiah 43:1-4. God has been pleased to take us from the dunghill to set us among princes. 1 2 Next Isaiah 43:1-7 I want to begin today with this illustration author unknown. Why is that do you think? But only one second without hope. 'For I am the Lord your God that bringeth you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God: ye shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.'--Lev. That is what God wanted His people to avoid. Gregory to Venantius, &c. In addressing to you the greeting which is due I was intending to speak of what I suffer. When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us? read more, Scripture: THE SEAL OF GOD'S LOVE IS THE GREATEST COMFORT TO THE CHRISTIAN HEART. No longer would the children of Israel just have to look back to the stories they had heard from their youth of God's deliverance during the exodus from Egypt. And I had when God reminded me of this scripture. Isaiah 63 The Holy Spirit - Grieving or Pleasing? Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life. Nevertheless He saved them for the sake of His name, That He might make His power known.' The Holy one of Israel. The trials and difficulties of this life may be coming against you in way that seems like there is no way out. 1-7. Intro: 1 But now thus saith the ", 1. This means that he will save us, and we will be with him for an eternity. 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