Intro: In the previous two chapters, Isaiah recorded prophecies about Ethiopia, Egypt, Assyria and Judah. In both chapters, God gave a glimpse of His great, long-term purpose to bring these nations to repentance and faith. At the close of chapter 19 came the stunning revelation that Egypt and Assyria would be joined together with Judah equally as the people of God. The prophecy of chapter 20 comes back to the more immediate future to predict an identifiable event, namely the defeat of Egypt and Ethiopia by Assyria. The effect of the prophecy in IS's day was to teach that God's immanent judgment which would stand as a guarantee of His larger purpose to bring many nations to repentance and faith. It served the purpose of strengthening the faith of God's people to not place their trust in men and to believe that the Lord will bring about His greater purpose of converting these nations.
1. History - When this happened 2. A Sign To Egypt - They would be judged 3. A Sign Against Egpyt - Israel should not run to Egypt for deliverance
Conclusiton - Two pointed conclusions about the vanity of placing our hope and trust in earthly agents. First, Fear and Shame. Second, Despair.
It's wise to acknowledge that when trials press on us we face the temptation to find man-made plans of deliverance. We are tempted to attach our hope and our plans to a man-made plan, to our shame and fear. But even if those plans seem to be invincible, in the end, it is God's word and God's will that stands. Jesus warned the church of Laodocia against being luke warm, neither cold or hot, namely because they turned to trust in their riches instead of in Christ.
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