Last week we examined how King Ahaz failed to wait on the Lord but made plans for an unhealthy alliance with a neighboring pagan nation. In chapter 8, God turns his attention to the people of Judah who, like their king, are caught up in the political machinations of the time. They have failed to consult and place their trust in the Lord their God. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how God offers the people of Judah another chance, and how they respond will determine their experience of him moving forward.

Ahaz, the king of Judah, has a decision to make. Make an unholy alliance with one of God's enemies or stay put and trust God to work things out. The prophet Isaiah advised Ahaz that, "if you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." (Isaiah 7.9). Join Pastor Greg as he shares how a strong faith in God can guide us through difficult times. What can we do to strengthen our faith to enable us to overcome those times when our faith is lacking.

Isaiah 6 reveals Isaiah's call to be God's prophet. In this heavenly encounter, Isaiah's confidence hits rock bottom as he feels guilty and undone in this midst of God's glorious majesty. But God restores Isaiah and calls him to deliver a message to God's people--a message that will not be readily received. Isaiah goes from being ruined to ready. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how God is ready to use us, despite our flaws and shortcomings, to deliver his message to a skeptical, apathetic world.

Isaiah sings a song about God and his people using the imagery of a vineyard. The song begins wonderfully but the it (and the grapes) turn sour as Isaiah prophecies destruction ahead for God's people. Join Pastor Greg as he share how Jesus adopts the imagery of Isaiah' song to share with his disciples how they can avoid the path of their forebears and have a fruitful life.

Isaiah's message in chapters 3-4 continues with the theme of warning and hope. He begins with the warning--Judah's failed leadership has led people away from the Lord. But the great, final day of the Lord is both terrible and glorious--beyond judgment there is blessing. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how our actions today will pay off tomorrow.