How to Read a Prophet – We Get What We Seek Isaiah 44:18-21; 45:22-25

Introduction The Palm Sunday Scenario Focus of Worship

Palm Sunday Scenario Two groups: Worshippers Bystanders Hail as King Declare him blasphemous

Focus of Worship Idols have no understanding “eyes” cannot see “ears” cannot hear

Focus of Worship We become what we worship Shut their eyes – they cannot see Close their heart – cannot understand

Focus of Worship God gives us what we seek Deceived heart (20) Cannot deliver himself

Focus on Worship Transparency (even on the cross) Open – not in secret or vain Speaks what is right Calls us to himself State your case

Focus on Worship Just God and Savior Look and be saved (Mark 16:16) Sent his Word in righteousness (Ps 107:20) All will bow and confess (Philippians 2:10-11)

Application Our God is alive and well!! Call on Him and he will answer Conform to Him – not him to us