1. Isaiah 64:1 – 9

2. Advent

3. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Advent

4. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Prophet Isaiah began ministry in 740BC

5. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Prophet Isaiah 740BC Israel Judah

6. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Prophet Isaiah 740BC Israel Judah 722BC Exile

7. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Prophet Isaiah 740BC Prayed for help Judah

8. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? Judah

9. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? V1 Why don't you tear the sky open and come down? Judah

10. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1. Their need was urgent V1 Why don't you tear the sky open and come down?

11. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent Weary, worrying, self-fish ambition, envy.... V1 Why don't you tear the sky open and come down?

12. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent

13. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent V3 There was a time when you came and did terrifying things that we did not expect;

14. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them V3 There was a time when you came and did terrifying things that we did not expect;

15. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them Most powerful God V3 There was a time when you came and did terrifying things that we did not expect;

16. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them Most powerful God V3...the mountains saw you and shook with fear.

17. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them Most powerful God Powerful nations tremble in fear V3...the mountains saw you and shook with fear.

18. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them Most powerful God Powerful nations tremble in fear V4 No one has ever seen or heard of a God like you, who does such deeds for those who put their hope in him

19. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them Most powerful God Powerful nations tremble in fear God helps those who hope in him V4 No one has ever seen or heard of a God like you, who does such deeds for those who put their hope in him

20. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them

21. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them V8 But you are our father, Lord... We are like clay, and you are like the potter. We are your people; be merciful to us.

22. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy V8 But you are our father, Lord... We are like clay, and you are like the potter. We are your people; be merciful to us.

23. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy:

24. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: V5b You were angry with us, but we went on sinning...

25. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: -Confess their sin V5b You were angry with us, but we went on sinning...

26. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: -Confess that they all sin V6 All of us have been sinful; even our best actions are filthy through and through

27. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: -Confess that they all sin V6b Because of our sins we are like leaves that wither and are blown away by the wind

28. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: -Confess that they all sin V7 No one turns to you in prayer; no one goes to you for help.

29. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Why call upon the Lord for help? 1.Their need was urgent 2.Only God can rescue them 3.They trust God’s mercy Seeking God’s mercy: -Confess that they all sin V7b You have hidden yourself from us and have abandoned us because of our sins.

30. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Call upon the Lord for help: 1.With your needs

31. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Call upon the Lord for help: 1.With your needs 2.Because only God can help

32. Isaiah 64:1 – 9 Call upon the Lord for help: 1.With your needs 2.Because only God can help 3.And God is merciful