Lessons from Isaiah
Another Realm
How the Bible describes our relationship with
God; it is not a static condition but a dynamic
companionship that moves from its beginning
to its appointed destination – D. A. Carson
May 21, 2017
Isaiah 2:1
The word that Isaiah the
son of Amoz saw concerning
Judah and Jerusalem.
Isaiah 2:2
It shall come to pass in the
latter days that the mountain
of the house of the Lord shall
be established as the highest
of the mountains, and shall be
lifted up above the hills; and
all the nations shall flow to it,
2 Corinthians 4:17
For this light momentary
affliction is preparing for us an
eternal weight of glory beyond
all comparison,
Mark 10:30
…who will not receive a
hundredfold now in this time,
houses and brothers and
sisters and mothers and
children and lands, with
persecutions, and in the age
to come eternal life.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who
remains steadfast under trial,
for when he has stood the test
he will receive the crown of
life, which God has promised
to those who love him.
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about
to suffer. Behold, the devil is
about to throw some of you into
prison, that you may be tested,
and for ten days you will have
tribulation. Be faithful unto
death, and I will give you the
crown of life.
Tribulation
•John 16:33(b) - In the world
you will have tribulation. But
take heart; I have overcome
the world.
•Romans 12:12 - Rejoice in
hope, be patient in tribulation,
be constant in prayer.
Isaiah 2:2
It shall come to pass in the
latter days that the mountain
of the house of the Lord shall
be established as the highest
of the mountains, and shall be
lifted up above the hills; and
all the nations shall flow to it,
Isaiah 2:3
and many peoples shall come,
and say: “Come, let us go up
to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of
Jacob, that He may teach us
His ways and that we may
walk in His paths.”
Isaiah 2:3
and many peoples shall come,
and say: “Come, let us go up
to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of
Jacob, that He may teach us
His ways and that we may
walk in His paths.”
Isaiah 2:3
and many peoples shall come,
and say: “Come, let us go up
to the mountain of the Lord,
to the house of the God of
Jacob, that He may teach us
His ways and that we may
walk in His paths.”
Calvin
But we ought also to observe,
that the commandments of
God are called ways and paths,
in order to inform us that they
go miserably astray who turn
aside from them in the
smallest degree.
One Degree Variance:
•One foot
.02 inches off
•100 yards
5.2 feet off
•1 Mile
92.2 feet off
•60 miles
1 mile off
•JFK to LAX
50 miles off
So, the longer you travel off
course, the further you will be
away from the intended target.
Psalm 1:1
Blessed is the man who
walks not in the counsel of
the wicked,
Galatians 5:16
But I say, walk by the Spirit,
and you will not gratify the
desires of the flesh.
Isaiah 2:4
He shall judge between the
nations, and shall decide disputes
for many peoples; and they shall
beat their swords into plowshares,
and their spears into pruning
hooks; nation shall not lift up
sword against nation, neither shall
they learn war anymore.
Isaiah 2:5
O house of Jacob, come, let us
walk in the light of the Lord.
For Our Consideration
• How does knowing that there is another
realm beyond this one help us?
• How can we change our perspective
regarding heartache, suffering, trials,
even death?
• What does it mean to learn God’s ways?
• What does it mean to walk in God’s light
and path?
Prayer Focus
• Thank You Lord for the invitation to come
to You and learn Your ways
• Thank You for the gift of Your Holy Word
to instruct us in truth and wisdom
• Thank You for salvation, adoption, and
Your abundant grace
• Thank You for another day to walk with
You