Sermon Outline:
1. The Lord will bring judgment and only if you trust in Him will you remain.
2. God is with us to save and judge
3. God’s judgment comes quickly
4. Immanuel’s people will see that God is a gentler Lord and faithful Savior
5. Conclusion: what should Immanuel’s remnant do while they wait?
- Don’t be offended by Immanuel, trust him as your sanctuary
- Fear only God
- Cling only to the Word which God has confirmed
Family Discussion Questions:
1. What was Ahaz’ household called?
2. What was happening that caused Ahaz to panic?
3. What was Ahaz’ solution to that threat?
4. What did Isaiah say was going to happen to those enemies?
5. What does Isaiah mean?
6. What does Shear-Jashub mean?
7. What does Immanuel mean?
8. What does Maher-Shalal-Hash-Baz mean?
9. What illustration did God give to describe why He was a better Lord and Savior than Assyria?
10. What events were predicted by Isaiah in this chapter?
11. We get a picture of the “remnant” huddling together waiting for the Lord. What two things summarize this group?
12. Why is the fear of the Lord good?
13. Who is the Immanuel child?
14. Why is Immanuel either a rock of stumbling or a sanctuary?
15. What is the confirmed or sealed Word of God and why do we need a strong reminder to stick with it?
