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 June 5

Lesson 1 (KJV)

God Foretells Destruction

Devotional Reading: Isaiah 47:10–15

Background Scripture: Isaiah 47

Isaiah 47:10–15

10 For thou hast trusted in thy wickedness: thou hast said, None seeth me. Thy wisdom and knowledge, it hath perverted thee; and thou hast said in thine heart, I am, and none else beside me.

11 Therefore shall evil come upon thee; thou shalt not know from whence it riseth: and mischief shall fall upon thee; thou shalt not be able to put it off: and desolation shall come upon thee suddenly, which thou shalt not know.

12 Stand now with thine enchantments, and with the multitude of thy sorceries, wherein thou hast labored from thy youth; if so be thou shalt be able to profit, if so be thou mayest prevail.

13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, stargazers, and monthly prognosticators stand up and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.

14 Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.

15 Thus shall they be unto thee with whom you have labored, even your merchants, from your youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none shall save you.

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Key Text

Thus shall they be unto thee with whom you have labored, even your merchants, from your youth: they shall wander every one to his quarter; none will save you.—Isaiah 47:15

Partners in a New Creation

Unit 1: God Delivers and Restores

Lessons 1–4

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Identify the object of God’s condemnation.

2. Explain the prophet’s use of sarcasm.

3. Identify one personal way to avoid repeating a sin of ancient Babylon.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. How to Get Away with Murder?

B. Lesson Context: Isaiah and His Times

C. Lesson Context: Isaiah and the Future

I. Failed Confidence (Isaiah 47:10–11)

A. God Complex (v. 10)

The Limits of Power

B. God’s Guarantee (v. 11)

II. Failed Defenses (Isaiah 47:12–15)

A. Futile Future-Telling (vv. 12–13)

Reading the Stars

B. Fiery Fortunes (vv. 14–15)

Conclusion

A. God’s Timing

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

Ahaz	Ay-haz.
Assyrians	Uh-sear-e-unz.
Babylonians	Bab-ih-low-nee-unz.
Cnut	Keh-out.
Ezekiel	Ee-zeek-ee-ul or Ee-zeek-yul.
Hezekiah	Hez-ih-kye-uh.
Isaiah	Eye-zay-uh.
Jeroboam	Jair-uh-boe-um.
Jotham	Jo-thum.
Judah	Joo-duh.
Nebuchadnezzar	Neb-yuh-kud-nez-er.
Sennacherib	Sen-nack-er-ib.
Sweyn	Sven.
Uzziah	Uh-zye-uh.
Zedekiah	Zed-uh-kye-uh.

What Do You Think? What sources of confidence in secular society tempt you to trust in them for security in place of or in addition to God? Digging Deeper How do you guard against putting your confidence in anyone other than the Lord?

What Do You Think? How can you talk about difficult passages of the Bible in a way that builds others’ faith? Digging Deeper Would you talk about these passages differently with nonbelievers than with believers?

What Do You Think? How would you speak to a friend who consults occult practitioners to discover the future? Digging Deeper How could you speak words of truth about this practice in a loving manner?

What Do You Think? Do those closest to you encourage you to seek God or, instead, to look to other sources of help? Digging Deeper What changes could you make to encourage them more in seeking God?

Conclusion

A. God’s Timing

Israel can be likened to Michelle Martinko’s parents—waiting for justice that never seemed within reach. Advancements in DNA technology became the antidote to the “magic” of all the circumstances that allowed the killer to go unpunished for so many years. But no amount of luck or skill would prevent Babylon’s fall, just as it did not prevent the murderer’s conviction.

God is not surprised at what happens among and within the world's nations. Every group of people falls under God’s jurisdiction, and He can use any country to fulfill His purposes. We Christians do well to remember and trust that God sees the injustice and violence around us and has a plan to right all wrongs.

Though our enemies may never see the error of their ways or repent, we know our faith in God is not misplaced and will result in our seeing His plan come to fruition. Faith in anything else results in disappointment and misplaced priorities. May we trust His timing and wait patiently for the day He destroys wickedness once and for all. His promises are steadfast.

What Do You Think? In what current situations do you need encouragement to continue waiting on the Lord with patience? Digging Deeper What actions will help you as you wait on the Lord’s time?

B. Prayer

Almighty God, thank You that we can be confident in Your knowledge about our lives and your wisdom concerning judgment. We ask for strength to live faithfully even when the present and future seem nothing like expected. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

C. Thought to Remember

Since God’s enemies will fall, don’t stand with them!

 Wood, Andrew et al. “God Foretell Destruction.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2021–2022. Ed. Jane Ann Kenney et al. Vol. 69. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2022. 351. Print. The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary.