Hal Hammons
Podcaster | Preacher | Writer
Isaiah
God's sovereignty, the Messiah's coming, and taking root downward
Book Highlights
- Isaiah's call and vision of God's holiness in the temple
- God using the "boastful axe" of Assyria for His purposes
- The promise of taking root downward and bearing fruit upward
- Messianic prophecies of the Suffering Servant and coming King
Isaiah 10 - The Boastful Axe
Watch Hal's Facebook Live video from Isaiah 10, discussing the "boastful axe" of Assyria and how God uses evil people to accomplish His righteous purposes.
Isaiah 30 - Returning to Egypt
Watch Hal's Facebook Live video from Isaiah 30, discussing God's people returning to Egypt.
Isaiah 37 - Root Downward, Bear Fruit Upward
Watch Hal's Facebook Live video from Isaiah 37:11, discussing Isaiah 37:31 and how we can "take root downward and bear fruit upward."
Key Insights
God's Sovereign Tools
God can use even evil nations and people as instruments to accomplish His righteous purposes.
Spiritual Foundation
Taking root downward in God's word and character enables us to bear lasting fruit upward in service.
Trust vs. Egypt
Returning to worldly solutions (Egypt) instead of trusting God leads to disappointment and defeat.
"For out of Jerusalem will come a remnant, and out of Mount Zion a band of survivors. They will take root below and bear fruit above."— Isaiah 37:31-32