1. How to Read a Prophet – Mercy in the midst of Judgment Isaiah 2-4 (2:2-5, 6-22; 4:2-6)

2. What’s the problem? God sees sin; Man sees God

3. Introduction The Lord’s Presence Mercy within judgment The Faithful

4. The Lord’s Presence He IS exalted (2:2) – The Kingdom is established – The “kingdom” within a “kingdom”

5. The Lord’s Presence The Lord in His Temple (2:2) – We need to see ourselves in Christ not in the world! – Greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world!

6. The Lord’s Presence The Coming of the Nations – A Holy Nation – 1 Peter 2:9 – “Nation without walls”

7. Mercy within Judgment Discern between the nations – Cultivate (Plowshares/Pruning hooks) “The violent take it by force” – Spiritual warfare (2:4) War against principalities and powers War with spiritual weapons

8. Mercy within Judgment Day of the Lord (2:6-22) – Great day of the Lord (Joel 2:31; Acts 2:20; Rev 6) – Final judgments of Revelation Go to the mountains (Mt 24:16; Lk 21:21)

9. Mercy within Judgment Judgment of the Nations – Never has the world been without God’s mercy – Banished from God’s Presence

10. The Faithful The Branch of the Lord – “Sprout” The Holy (remnant is sacred) – Wash away the filth – Purged by judgment and burning – Placed on Christ

11. The Faithful Restore the cloud and fire – Weightiness of his Glory – Light, warmth, purity Canopy – a covering or enclosure

12. The Faithful Tabernacle – a “hut” – John 7:38-39 – “last day of the feast” – Feast of booths / lights (shelter) – Thanksgiving feast (Sept-Oct)

13. How to Read a Prophet Judgment Look for the promise of Christ – Future – Hope