In working through Isaiah, we have seem him depressed by the painful realities of his people's current situation of dealing with the horrors of being overrun by an invading army. We have also read of his excitement at the glorious prospect of the future in God's perfect world. Between these two extremes lies the settled disposition of patient, trustful waiting to which the people of God must return to again and again. It is to be our hallmark as we live out our lives in this world as it is.

In the second major second of his book, Isaiah prophecies against many of the surrounding nations. Chapter 25 provides another glimpse of the end of time when death, pain, and suffering are eradicated, and people from all around gather to celebrate God at a universal banquet. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how Jesus referred to this banquet and gave his followers some "Invitation Guidelines" so that we would enjoy God's banquet to the fullest.

Isaiah continues looking ahead to a day when God's people will no longer be in distress but will be receiving comfort from God, not anger. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how God is a God of comfort (2 Corinthians 1.3-4) and we might better be able to receive all of the comfort God desires to give us.

Isaiah again looks ahead to a time when the Lord will raise up a perfect king. We know this leader as Jesus, the Christ. When King Jesus was on the earth, he began establishing his (upside-down) kingdom--making disciples and inviting others to participate in Kingdom works. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how we can join in on this kingdom and become a part of its glorious fulfillment.

Isaiah is prophesying destruction against the people because of their unfaithfulness and turning to the pagan nation of Assyria for help instead of waiting on God. In this passage, Isaiah reveals that Assyria is actually a tool that God uses to bring punishment and to correct his people. However, God will not totally destroy his but that a remnant will survive who will turn back to God. Join Pastor Greg as he shares how we can become remnant-minded people.