Adult II Couples Class

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Adult II Couples Class

Iva May and Dr. Stan May

Creation: God reveals His goodness through creation and His mercy in response to sin. Patriarchs: God reveals His response to the faithful-ness of men (Job, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph). Exodus: God liberates Israel, and leads them to the Promised Land and shapes them into a nation holy to Himself. Conquest: Joshua, relying on God’s presence and power, leads Israel to possess and settle the Promised Land. Judges: Every man does what is right in his own eyes, and Israel falls into a cycle of disobedience, judgment, oppression and deliverance (the sin cycle). Kingdom: Israel asks for a king and God raises up a succes- sion of kings who rule over a united Israel, beginning with Saul and ending with Solomon.

God raises up multiple prophets as His messen- gers to Judah in order to…God raises up multiple prophets as His messen- gers to Judah in order to… Denounce sinDenounce sin Exalt His righteousnessExalt His righteousness Proclaim coming judgmentProclaim coming judgment Announce the coming MessiahAnnounce the coming Messiah Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel are the three major prophets of this period in Judah’s historyIsaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel are the three major prophets of this period in Judah’s history

After a succession of 20 wicked kings, the N. Kingdom is taken into captivity by AssyriaAfter a succession of 20 wicked kings, the N. Kingdom is taken into captivity by Assyria The S. Kingdom of Judah hangs on by God’s mercy as 4 of their 19 kings submit to God’s authorityThe S. Kingdom of Judah hangs on by God’s mercy as 4 of their 19 kings submit to God’s authority During the final year of King Uzziah’s reign (Judah’s 10 th king), Isaiah sees the King of heaven on His throneDuring the final year of King Uzziah’s reign (Judah’s 10 th king), Isaiah sees the King of heaven on His throne

Isaiah 6 records the prophet’s vision of the King of CreationIsaiah 6 records the prophet’s vision of the King of Creation He appears seated on a throne, exalted and glorifiedHe appears seated on a throne, exalted and glorified Surrounded by angels constantly worshiping HimSurrounded by angels constantly worshiping Him He speaks with power that shakes the templeHe speaks with power that shakes the temple Isaiah 53 records the prophet’s revelation of the same king in his message of hope for IsraelIsaiah 53 records the prophet’s revelation of the same king in his message of hope for Israel This King is presented in His humanityThis King is presented in His humanity This King is presented in His humilityThis King is presented in His humility This King would bring the promise of restoration for the nation of IsraelThis King would bring the promise of restoration for the nation of Israel We see in today’s lesson, the High King of Heaven and the Humble King on earthWe see in today’s lesson, the High King of Heaven and the Humble King on earth

 When Hezekiah was purging the land of idols, he also destroyed what image made by Moses?  “He removed the high places and broke down the sacred pillars and cut down the Asherah. He also broke in pieces the bronze serpent that Moses had made...” (2 Kings 18:4)  God uses the distance between what two realms to illustrate the superiority of His ways and His thoughts?  “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,” declares the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:8-9)  What did Isaiah compare the righteous acts of men to?  “For all of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment.” (Isaiah 64:6)

 What name did the people give to the ser- pent image created by Moses?  “…for until those days the sons of Israel burned incense to it; and it was called Nehushtan.” (2 Kings 18:4)  “…and you, O Israelites, will be gathered up on by one. And in that day a great trum- pet will sound. Those who are perishing in _____ and those who were exiled in _____ will come and worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.”  “Those who are perishing in Assyria and those who were exiled in Egypt will come and worship the LORD...” (Isaiah 27:13)

Adult II Couples Class