Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for October 4, 2020

A Case of Well-Placed Confidence

Isaiah 25:1-12

1. Testimony of Past Plans (1-5)

• Yahweh…Elohim
• declaration
• explanation
• elaboration
• checklist of faithfulness
• revered by the “ruthless”
• subdued noise

2. Anticipation of Future Celebration (6-12)

• “on this mountain…”
• inclusive provision
• veil removal
• death swallowing
• extinction of mourning
• waiting on the God who saves
• God’s presence and pride’s absence

3. So What?

• Knowing that you are engaged in a cause that will triumph in the end, persevere in hope.
• NT connections: I Cor. 15:55-58 and Rev. 21:4
• “They are spinning ropes of sand, if they are trying to lift the world clear of its miseries and of its hunger, and are not presenting Jesus Christ.” (Maclaren)
• “Send us strength, oh, Pilgrim Guide, sin would drown us in its tide, be close at hand and go before, as we sail to heaven’s shore.” (Nelson/McHugh)