The Year King Uzziah Died

Some of you had asked me about my notes from yesterdays message, so here they are:

The Year King Uzziah Died
Isaiah 6:1-4
Sunday Morning
November 9, 2008

CT: Isaiah was worried about the nation of Israel. He knew that they were headed in a direction that was contrary to the will of God. God spoke to Isaiah and let him know that God was still on His throne.

AS: America is quickly moving away from a biblical worldview and towards a man centered worldview. While things may seem out of control, God wants us to know He is still on His throne.

Introduction:

As a prophet of God, Isaiah was worried when king Uzziah died. Isaiah sensed a nation drifting from God, and he was fearful for the consequences that it would bring. But God, being the God who he is, selected Isaiah to be a mouthpiece for Him. Isaiah was allowed to see the Lord high and lifted up. He was reminded that he was a man who was unclean, but he had been cleansed by God. God was showing him not to fear the future, but to press own and tell the world the message of salvation. America is a nation that is drifting away from the will of God, and as believers, we are to trust in the Lord, live a life of holiness, and share the message of salvation.

I. Observations about America

a. Anyone can become president. One of the great things about America is that anyone can grow up to be president. Today is a great day in America, because it has been proven that a man's skin color is not what determines his ability. Remember that as a believer it is okay to disagree with the president, but he is the president so yield to his authority and lend him the respect that is do the office he holds.

b. The economy is driven by greed. President John F. Kennedy once said, “ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.” Today, most Americans want to know what the country is going to do for them.

c. Homosexuality is accepted as normal.

i. God condemned Sodom and Gamora.

ii. God condemned the sons of Noah for looking up on his nakedness.

iii. About homosexuality Paul said, “God gave them over in their sinful desire for their hearts to sexual immorality for the degrading of their bodies with one another. They exchanged the truth of God for a lie, and worshiped and served created things rather than creator-- who is forever to be praise. Romans 1:24

d. Child sacrifice runs rampant. Men and women make decisions to kill unborn babies, so that they can live the lives they want. They choose to be gods of their own lives.

e. Society is pushing towards man centered theology. Instead of God speaking to man telling him who he is, man is trying to re-create God in mans own image. (In the book of Judges every man did what was right in his own eyes).

II. Some Biblical Observations about God.

a. God laughs at the nations who try to govern apart from His will. Read PS 2:1-6

b. Jesus is the Savior of all men to repent.

c. God remains on his throne. While men are free to do what they wish, all things still work together for the good of those who love God are called according to his purpose.

d. Jesus is coming back to establish an earthly reign.

i. Some say before the great tribulation.

ii. Some say after tribulation has come.

iii. But what is for sure is that he is coming back.

Summary:

1. Trust in Jesus Christ your Savior.

2. Give testimony to His coming kingdom.

3. Lead others to Christ.

4. Be ready for persecution.