Message Notes

INTRODUCTION

1. The essential message of the Bible is “Redemption”

2. This is well taught throughout the Bible

a) Exodus

b) Isaiah

c) Gospels

REDEMPTIVE FEATURES HIGHLIGHTED

But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob,
And He who formed you, O Israel:
“Fear not, for I have redeemed you;
I have called you by your name;
You are Mine

Isaiah 43:1

1. Creation

2. Formation

3. Redemption

RAMIFICATIONS OF REDEMPTION

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned,
Nor shall the flame scorch you.

Isaiah 43:2

1. God’s presence

2. God’s protection

RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD

3 For I am the Lord your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Savior;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.

4 Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life.

Isaiah 43:3-4

1. The Lord is our God

2. He is the Holy One of Israel

3. He is our Saviour

4. He regards His people

a) As precious

b) With honour

c) With love

REMEMBERING OUR CALLING

5 Fear not, for I am with you;
I will bring your descendants from the east,
And gather you from the west;

6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’
And to the south, ‘Do not keep them back!’
Bring My sons from afar,
And My daughters from the ends of the earth—

7 Everyone who is called by My name,
Whom I have created for My glory;
I have formed him, yes, I have made him.”

Isaiah 43:5-7

1. There is no need to fear for all who are called by His name

2. God will care for His sons and daughters

3. He has created them for glory

REJOICING IN THE LORD

10 “You are My witnesses,” says the Lord,
“And My servant whom I have chosen,
That you may know and believe Me,
And understand that I am He.
Before Me there was no God formed,
Nor shall there be after Me.

11 I, even I, am the Lord,
And besides Me there is no saviour.

12 I have declared and saved,
I have proclaimed,
And there was no foreign god among you;
Therefore you are My witnesses,”
Says the Lord, “that I am God.

13 Indeed before the day was, I am He;
And there is no one who can deliver out of My hand;
I work, and who will reverse it?”

Isaiah 43:10-13

1. We are witnesses

2. We are His servants

CONCLUSION

1. Concluding 2024

a) On a strong note

b) On a stronger faith in God

2. Commencing 2025

a) As His witnesses

b) As His servants