December 8/9, 2013 "Universal Judgment and Blessing" Isaiah 24:1 - 27:13 ======================== DIVISIONS AND PRINCIPLES ======================== ======================== First Division: Isaiah reveals human violations of God's covenants will result in God's destruction of the earth. (Isaiah 24:1-23) Principle #1: How we treat other people is a manifestation of our attitude toward God. ======================== Second Division: Isaiah describes death being swallowed up by God on a mountain and a coming banquet. (Isaiah 25:1-12) Principle #2: God puts an end to death for those people who trust in Him and invites them to a heavenly banquet. ======================== Third Division: Isaiah describes a City of Salvation where only the Righteous enter. (Isaiah 26:1-21) Principle #3: All people are promised righteousness from God if they believe what the Bible says about Jesus. ======================== Fourth Division: Isaiah explains how God's chastisement of Judah will result in a fruitful vineyard. (Isaiah 27:1-13) Principle #4: God disciplines His people with exactly the amount of discipline we need to become fruitful. ========================