19 January 2013

PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD

PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD
Text: Isaiah 40:6-11

Series:
YPG Messages Archive

Message Notes

PREACHING OF THE WORD OF GOD
1. The brevity of life          Isaiah 40:6-7; Psalm 90:2-12

The everlasting nature of the Word of God          Isaiah 40:8

a) The messenger will focus on proclaiming the word of God

b) Logically so!

THE BRINGER OF GOOD TIDINGS
1. A special privilege

2. Entrusted to Zion/ Jerusalem

a) The ministry of the priests

b) The ministry of all who live in Zion/Jerusalem

3. Proclamation of a wonderful message

a) Good tidings (“gospel”)

b) Bold preaching of this word encouraged

i) With strength

ii) Without fear

c) Message: Behold, your God!          Isaiah 40:9

THE COMING OF THE LORD
1. To rule with a strong arm

2. To reward

3. To shepherd the sheep

4. He will care for the lambs

5. He will be tender towards those who are with young (nursing ewes)

BIBLE MEMORY VERSE

I am the Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd gives his life for the sheep.
John 10:11