The Failure of the Church

Title: The Failure of the Church
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-25
Introduction: Important Dates
I. Brings God's Judgment (vss. 13-15)
A. Like a mighty man of valor (vs. 13)

B.  After a long time of restraint (vs. 14)

C.  Of destruction (vs. 15)

D.  

II. Brings God's grace (vss. 16-18)
A. Clearly revealed (vs. 16)

B.  Often rejected (vs. 17) 

C.  Always declared (vs. 18)

D.  

III. Repeats throughout history (vss. 19-25)
A. The description of the rejecters (vss. 19, 20)

B.  The work with the remnant (vs. 21)

C.  The past destruction of the false church (vss. 22-24)

D.  The continued rejection of the Word of the LORD (vs. 25)

Conclusion: