Isaiah 9:8-10:4 Sermon Notes:What does this fire and brimstone passage teach us about God?

1) The Lord wants repentance and rest more than rebuilding, 9:8-12

• Because He gives rest – Isaiah 30:18

2) The Lord wants us to seek Him more than experts, 9:13-17

• Because He gives wisdom to those who ask – James 1:5

3) The Lord wants compassion more than contention, 9:18-21

• Because He is patient with us and wants us to reflect His patience – 2 Timothy 2:24-25

4) The Lord wants philanthropists rather than parasites, 10:1-4

• Because He lavishly gave to us – 2 Cor 8:9