I have spoken it; I will also bring it to pass
Text: Isaiah 14:24; 46:11; Matthew 2
10 December 2006
(I) A VITAL TRUTH
“The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying,
‘Surely, as I have thought, so it shall come to pass,
and as I have purposed, so shall it stand” Isaiah 14:24
1. A Basic Understanding
a) When God utters a word
b) When God gives a solemn oath
2. The Essential Nature of God’s Word
a) Thought
b) Purpose
c) Fulfillment
3. Failure to appreciate the Word of God
a) Poor comprehension
b) Little Faith
c) Rejection
(II) A VITAL TRUTH REITERATED AND APPLIED
“Indeed I have spoken it;
I will also bring it to pass.
I have purposed it;
I will also do it” Isaiah 46:11
1. Context of this Truth-Promise
a) With reference to raising up a man called Cyrus
b) He will bring about deliverance to Israel
2. Content of this Truth-Promise
a) Purpose
b) Power
c) Fulfilment
(III) A VITAL PROMISE
“Thus God, determining to show more abundantly to the heirs of promise the immutability of His counsel, confirmed it by an oath,
That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to lie, we might have strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold of the hope set before us.
This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast…” Hebrews 6:17-19
1. God’s promise to all heirs of promise
a) His Counsel
b) His oath
2. God binds Himself to His word of promise
a) His Nature
b) His Written word
3. A wonderful Christmas Gift: A wonderful Anchor for our soul
a) Strong consolation
b) Steadfast Hope