Message Notes

A SONG OF PRAISE TO THE GREAT AND HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL

1. Context of this song of praise

a) In view of the prophecy concerning the work of the Messiah   (Isaiah 11:1-5)

b) In appreciation of God sending a truly Spirit-filled Messiah   (Isaiah 11:2)

c) In wonder of the Millennial kingdom that will be set up   (Isaiah 11:6-12)

2. A personal song of praise

“O LORD, I will praise You”   Isaiah 12:1

a) Deeply personal

b) Deeply moved

c) Deep joy

d) Deep understanding

3. Powerful reasons to give praise to the LORD

a) The turning away of the anger of the Lord   (Isaiah 12:1)

b) Comfort from the Lord   (Isaiah 12:1)

c) Salvation from God   (Isaiah 12:2)

d) Strength from the Lord   (Isaiah 12:2)

e) A song in the heart   (Isaiah 12:2)

4. Plea to all worshippers to praise the Lord

a) Call to offer praise   (Isaiah 12:4)

b) Call upon His name in prayer   (Isaiah 12:4)

c) Declaring His deeds among other peoples   (Isaiah 12:4)

d) Make mention of His exalted name   (Isaiah 12:4)

e) To sing to the Lord doing excellent things   (Isaiah 12:5)

f) To cry aloud the greatness of the Holy One   (Isaiah 12:6)