“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news”

Rebellion Rebuked – Future Hope – Humility required - Calling - Forgetting but not forgotten - Justice demanded - Strength for the Weary - Light - Trust - Messiah coming -Seek God’s Mercy Rebellion Rebuked – Future Hope – Humility required - Calling - Forgetting but not forgotten - Justice demanded - Strength for the Weary - Light - Trust - Messiah coming -Seek God’s Mercy “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news”

WHAT DO YOU WANT ME TO DO?

STAND OVER THERE BY THE HOUSE. YOU’RE THE “FLIGHT DIRECTOR” FOR THE DURATION OF THE MISSION.

ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN

WANT ME TO CANCEL THE SPACE-WALK?

Isaiah 45 9 “ Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’? 10 Woe to those who say to their father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to their mother, ‘What have you brought to birth?’ Quarrels with God

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘ What are you making? ’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’? 10 Woe to those who say to their father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to their mother, ‘What have you brought to birth?’ Quarrels with God “He is doing the wrong thing”

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’? 10 Woe to those who say to their father, ‘ What have you begotten? ’ or to their mother, ‘What have you brought to birth? ’ Quarrels with God “He is doing the wrong thing” “He has not made me right”

Isaiah You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like the clay! Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, “ You did not make me ”? Can the pot say to the potter, “You know nothing”? Quarrels with God “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” “He has not made me right”

Isaiah You turn things upside down, as if the potter were thought to be like the clay! Shall what is formed say to the one who formed it, “You did not make me”? Can the pot say to the potter, “ You know nothing ”? Quarrels with God “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand”

Isaiah Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God ”? 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. Quarrels with God “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand”

Isaiah Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. 14 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” 15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand”

Isaiah Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. 14 But Zion said, “ The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” 15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand”

Isaiah Shout for joy, you heavens; rejoice, you earth; burst into song, you mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. 14 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” 15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me”

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Jeremiah 20 7 You deceived me, LORD, and I was deceived; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8 Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming violence and destruction. So the word of the LORD has brought me insult and reproach all day long.

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Psalm 42 9 I say to God my Rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?” 10 My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Turn to God with feelings Instead of... Ignoring feelings Damaging others Turning away from God

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Look and Listen for God’s response Turn to God with feelings

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Psalm 42 9 I say to God my Rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?” 10 My bones suffer mortal agony as my foes taunt me, saying to me all day long, “Where is your God?” Turn to God with feelings Look and Listen for God’s response

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Good to... Express anger, disappointment, pain or complaint Psalm Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Saviour and my God Look and Listen for God’s response Turn to God with feelings

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Bad to... Conclude - Stop seeking God’s response Judge - allow no room for God to be different to our perspective Mistrust - Decide we are right

Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker Should we argue with God? Lament or cry: Honest, heartfelt expression of feeling, addressed God to seek His word into our feelings Quarrel: Judgement or opinion of God, held to with bitterness and without openness to correction

“I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Answers from God Isaiah 45 9 “Woe to those who quarrel with their Maker, those who are nothing but potsherds among the potsherds on the ground. Does the clay say to the potter, ‘What are you making?’ Does your work say, ‘The potter has no hands’?

“I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Answers from God Isaiah Woe to those who say to their father, ‘What have you begotten?’ or to their mother, ‘What have you brought to birth?’ “Recognise your position compared to me”

“I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Isaiah “This is what the LORD says - the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker: Concerning things to come, do you question me about my children, or give me orders about the work of my hands? 12 It is I who made the earth and created human beings on it. My own hands stretched out the heavens; I marshaled their starry hosts. Answers from God “Recognise who I am (trust me)”

“Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Isaiah Why do you complain, Jacob? Why do you say, Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD; my cause is disregarded by my God”? Answers from God

“Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Isaiah Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Answers from God

“Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Isaiah Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Answers from God “I help the weak”

“Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” “He has left me” “He doesn’t care” “I owe you nothing” “He is doing the wrong thing” Quarrels with God “He has not made me right” “He doesn’t understand” “He has forgotten me” Isaiah Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; 31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Answers from God “Put your hope in me”

“I help the weak” “Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” Quarrels with God Answers from God “Put your hope in me” Isaiah This is what the LORD says - your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “ I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. 18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well–being like the waves of the sea.

“I help the weak” “Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” Quarrels with God Answers from God “Put your hope in me” Isaiah This is what the LORD says - your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go. 18 If only you had paid attention to my commands, your peace would have been like a river, your well–being like the waves of the sea. Listen and Follow for your good

“I help the weak” “Recognise who I am (trust me)” “Recognise your position compared to me” “I made the earth (I know more)” “I made the earth (I know more)” Quarrels with God Answers from God “Put your hope in me” Listen and Follow for your good