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

2. Introduction
The Palm Sunday Scenario
Focus of Worship

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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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)

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