Psalm 105:1-3     I Thessalonians 5:18

Our Creator made Creation and is worthy of our thanks & praise.God used the heathen Assyrians as His judgment tool against corrupt Israel. Due to Judah’s flagrant sin, they will be invaded. But Isaiah included reasons for thanking God. God has not deserted, nor forsaken His people.

1. GOD PROMISED TO SEND A _______________ KING TO REIGN. 11:1,2(-5)
   1. 250 years previous: I Chronicles 17:11-14
   2. A ____ _ ____  _________ runs through the Bible. Genesis 49:10f
   3. ___________ already reminded his audience of the Messiah:
      1. _________ to t/ nations (ch.2);
      2. Redeemer of Israel (ch.4);
      3. Born of a virgin (7:14);
      4.  __________ of the world (ch.9)
   4. We are _________________ that God kept His promises.
2. GOD PROMISED A NEW HOME OF PERFECT ______________ . 11:6,9
   1. _________________________ tries to legislate peace. Genesis 8:21
   2. Someone _____________ in Peace is needed; but no human can.
   3. Isaiah addressed a _____________ that only knew war.
   4. We Thank God that He sent the __________ of __________. Luke 2:14
   5. Jesus gave peace to His ______________. John 14:27; Galatians 5:22-23
   6. Jesus is preparing a perfect place: IT IS COMING!
3. God Promised to _______________ All of His Scattered People 11:11-12
   1. part of God’s punishment for Israel: they will be ________________.
      1. The continuous rebellion against God reaps the Reward.
      2. But each successive generation can _____________ for themselves.
      3. God does not forget those who love Him. *Rahab & Ruth.
   2. As Isaiah writes, Israel is judged. Judah was next, but was spared!
   3. ___ years later, Jesus came, and Israel was still scattered (book of Acts).
   4. Proverbs 15:3; 2 Chronicles 16:9; Matthew 28:20; Acts 2:38; Romans 8

Be Thankful: Jesus Is COMING BACK!