Isaiah 47

Sermon Notes:

I. God Is Jealous for His Glory and His People, 1-7

II. God Will Crush All of His impersonators, 8-11

III. God Exposes the Emptiness of Alternative Saviors, 1-3, 12-15

Reflection Questions:

1) Why is ancient Babylon’s destruction good news for God’s people? Consider this quote: “Scripture sometimes uses the term ‘Babylon’ to convey everything that is evil and hostile towards God and his people (e.g. Rev. 17:5). But evil will one day be destroyed (Rev. 14:8; 18:2).”

2) Why can Israel take comfort in this passage, despite the fact that God admits that he was “angry” with her? See Is 47:3-6 (the ‘you’ is Babylon); Hebrews 12:5-11.

3) Read Isaiah 47:12-15, and compare it to Psalm 2:10-12. What warnings and/or comforts do you see in each passage?