Judgement and Salvation in New Jerusalem

Isaiah 65

Sermon Notes:

1) God will definitely repay the rebellious | 1-7

2) God will definitely divide people into two distinct destinies | 8-16

3) God will definitely reward His remnant with delight | 17-25

Reflection questions:

1. Do you ever think that your sins actions will not have eternal consequences, because you’ve been able to avoid really bad consequences so far? Did you know that people in the 1st - century once said that, too? How does Peter, let alone Isaiah 65, respond to that kind of thinking? See 2 Peter 3:1-10, especially vv.3-4, 9-10.

2. Why did Asaph become envious of the arrogant (v2) in Psalm 73? What did he forget about them (v27) and about himself (vv.23-28)?

3. How should our future hope affect our lives as we await that hope? See 2 Peter 3:11-15. (For a negative example, see 2 Thess. 3:6-15 and 1 Thess. 5:1-10.)