Christ and His Kingdom In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Part 4 Chapters 58-66)

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1 Conference in Fountain Valley, CA July 4-8, 2018 Christ and His Kingdom In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Part 4 Chapters 58-66) The Second Coming of the Messiah Chapters The Condition of God s People Before the Second Coming of Christ I. The rebellion and sins of God s people (Is. 58:1-14) A. God s command to Isaiah to expose the transgression and sins of His people (v. 1) B. The religious practices void of reality (Is. 58:2-5; 29:13; 48:1-2; Ezek. 33:30-32; Matt. 15:7-9; 23:27-28; 2 Tim. 3:1-5; Tit. 1:16; Rev. 2-3; 18:4) C. Showing His people the way of repentance (Is. 58:6-14) II. The appalling condition of God s people in general (Is. 59:1-15) A. Their iniquities and sins obstructing the arm of God s salvation B. Their pernicious ways (Is. 59:3-8) C. Isaiah s confession on behalf of God s people (Is. 59:9-15a) III. The glorious second coming of the Messiah with His mighty arm with salvation and righteousness (Is. 59:15b-20) A. To repay wrath to His adversaries and enemies B. To return to Zion and to those who turn from transgression in Jacob (Rom. 11:26; see also LXX) IV. The everlasting covenant with the redeemed Israel (Is. 59:21)

2 Christ and His Kingdom in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Part 4) Chapters 60 to 62 The Glory of Zion and God s People at the Second Coming of the Messiah (Jer. 3:17; Ezek. 43:7) I. The manifestation of the kingdom on earth A. The glory of the Lord rising up as the sun and appearing upon Zion (Is. 60:1-3; Matt. 16:28; 17:2; 24:27) B. Zion (Jerusalem) the city of the great KING (Ps. 48:1-2; 47:7-8; 50:2; 78:68; 132:13-14; Matt. 5:35; Heb. 12:22-23) C. The throne of Jesus Christ the King of kings and Lord of lords (Ezek. 43:5-7; 1 Tim. 6:14-16; Rev. 1:5; 17:14; 19:11-16) 1. Today - sitting on the throne in the heavens at the right hand of God the Father (Ps. 110:1-2; Eph. 1:20-22; Heb. 1:3; 10:12-13; 1 Pet. 3:22; 1 Cor. 15:25) 2. At His second coming - sitting on the throne in Jerusalem (Ezek. 43:7; Jer. 3:17; Zech. 14:8-9, 16) 3. In eternity, in the new heaven and new earth sitting on the throne in the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:1-2; 22:1-5) II. The kings and nations shall walk in His light (Is. 60:3-9; 2:2-4; 49:22; Rev. 21:22-27; 22:5-7) A. Bringing the abundance of their wealth to Zion B. Carrying all the scattered sons and daughters of Zion with them C. Flying along like clouds, and like doves to their cotes D. Foreigners will serve Israel (Is. 60:10-14; Rev. 21:24-26) III. The full restoration of Zion (Jerusalem, the city of peace) (Is. 60:15-22) A. The Lord God the Holy One of Israel will glorify <beautify> Zion (Is. 60:9b, 13-14; Eph. 5:26-27; Rev. 21:10ff) 1. The City of the Lord - 2 -

3 Conference in Fountain Valley, CA July 4-8, Zion of the Holy One of Israel 3. An eternal excellence and a joy of many generations B. More glorious than the days of Solomon (1 Kings 10:14-29) C. Rule of peace and righteousness no more violence, devastation or destruction nor days of mourning D. The LORD God will be her everlasting light and glory E. All the people in Zion will be righteous and mighty (Is. 60:21-22; 61:3b) F. The LORD will be glorified IV. Restoration of the whole creation (Is. 11:6-9 Rom. 8:19-22; Acts 3:21; Rev. 21:5) (Chapter <continuation>) The Blessings of God s People in the Kingdom Age I. The twofold mission of the Messiah (Is. 61:1-3; Luke 4:18-19; Lev. 25:8-13) A. To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord at His first coming B. And to proclaim the day of vengeance of our God at His second coming II. Israel will be a holy nation and a kingdom of priests (Is. 61:6; Zech. 8:23; Exod. 19:6; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rev. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6; 22:3-5) III. The rejoicing wedding song (Is. 61:10; <54:5a>; Rev. 19:7-9; Rev. 21:9-10) A. As a bride clothed with the garment of salvation and covered with the robe of righteousness B. A crown of beauty and a royal diadem in the hand of the Lord (Is. 62:3; 28:5) C. New names of Zion: Hephzibah <My delight is in her> and Beulah <married> (Is. 62:4-5) - 3 -

4 Christ and His Kingdom in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Part 4) D. The nations will call them the Holy People, the Redeemed of the Lord (Is. 62:12) E. Zion shall be called Sought out, a city not forsaken (see Jer. 30:17; Is. 2:2) IV. The urgent need of watchmen today (Is. 62:1, 6-11) Chapters The Great Day of God s Wrath and the Intercession of the Faithful Saints I. The day of vengeance Judgment upon the whole earth (Is. 63:1-6; 13:9-13; 34:1-10; Zech. 12:2-4; 14:1-5; Rev. 14:17-20; 16:13-16; 19:11-21) A. The beginning of the great day of God s wrath the opening of the 6 th and 7 th seal (Rev. 6:12-17; Is. ch. 24) B. Ending with the war of Armageddon the winepress of God s wrath II. The intercession of the prophet Isaiah (Is. 63:7-19 & ch. 64; Dan. 9:1-19; Rev. 5:8; 8:1-5) Chapter 65:1-16 Yahweh s Reply I. Gospel received by the Gentiles (Is. 65:1; Acts 13:46-47; Rom. 10:18-21; 9:24-26, 30; 1 Pet. 2:10) II. Judgment upon His impenitent people (Is. 65:2-7, 11-12; Neh. 9:26-31; Jer. 44:4-6; Acts 7:51-52) III. Reward for the faithful servants those who seek after God (Is. 65:8-11) IV. The righteous judgment of the Lord (Is. 65:13-16) - 4 -

5 Conference in Fountain Valley, CA July 4-8, 2018 Chapter 65:17-25 The New Heaven and the New Earth (Is. 66:22; 2 Pet. 3:13; Rev. 20:1-6; 21:1-8; 22:1-7) I. Commencing at the return of the Messiah throughout the Millennial Kingdom II. Consummating in the new heaven and the new earth after the Millennial Kingdom Chapter 66 A Concluding Word of Warning and Encouragement I. The Most High God does not dwell in temples made with hands (Is. 66:1-2; Acts 7:48-50; 17:24-25; Heb. 8:2; 9:11, 23-24; 11:10; Rev. 21:2, 9-11; 22:1-5) A. He dwells with those who are poor (lowly, humble) and of a contrite heart, who tremble at His word (Is. 57:15; Ps. 34:18; 51:17) B. Zion, the heavenly Jerusalem with Christ as the chief cornerstone and the believers as living stones (Is. 28:16-17; Ps. 118:22-23; Acts 4:11; Eph. 2:19-22; 1 Pet. 2:4-7; Heb. 12:22-23) II. Jerusalem as the woman (mother) bringing forth a man-child (Is. 66:7-14 <Is. 54:1>; Rev. 12:1-5 <6:9-11>; 7:3-8; 14:1-5; 15:1-4) III. The judgments at the Lord s return (Is. 66:14-18) A. Upon His people, who chose to go their own ways, who cast out their brethren (Is. 66:3-6) B. Pre-millennial: 3-1/2 years of the great day of God s wrath (Rev. 6:12-17) C. Post-millennial (Rev. 20:7-10) D. At the great white throne (Rev. 20:11-15) IV. The gathering of all the remnant among the Jews (Is. 66:19-22) V. All flesh shall come to worship before the Lord (Is. 66:23) VI. Eternal remembrance of God s righteous judgment upon the wicked (Is. 66:24) - 5 -

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8 Christ and His Kingdom in the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (Part 4) Conference Schedule Begins Wednesday evening, July 4, 2018 Concludes Sunday lunch, July 8, 2018 Evening meetings start at 7:30pm with dinner at 6:00pm Morning meetings start 10:00am followed by lunch at noon. Parking: Note for Thursday and Friday mornings, please use the rear parking lot as retail business in our building are open