In this sermon (preached by Pastor Andrew Ray) titled Stay Upon Your God, we are reminded that our inspiration for faithful living comes from the example set by the Lord Jesus Christ on the cross.

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Notes:

Stay Upon Your God
Isaiah 50:1-11

I. THE SPEAKER OF THE PASSAGE (Isaiah 50:1-3)

A. His Identity – “Thus saith the LORD” (Isaiah 50:1)

B. His Concern (Isaiah 50:1-2)

1. Israel’s putting away (Isaiah 50:1)
2. Israel’s redemption (Isaiah 50:1-2)

C. His Power (Isaiah 50:2-3)

1. He drieth up the waters (Isaiah 50:2).
2. He darkeneth the heavens (Isaiah 50:3).

II. THE CONTEXT OF THE PASSAGE (Isaiah 50:4-9)

A. The Incarnation of Christ (Isaiah 50:4-5)

1. The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear (Isaiah 50:5)
2. I was not rebellious, neither turned away back (Isaiah 50:5)

B. The Crucifixion (Isaiah 50:6-9)

1. The Lord gave His back to the smiters (Isaiah 50:6).
2. He gave His cheeks to them that plucked off the hair (Isaiah 50:6).
3. He hid not His face from shame and spitting (Isaiah 50:6).
4. He resigned to the Father’s help and the adversary’s assault (Isaiah 50:7-9)
5. He resolved to finish the work (Isaiah 50:7)

III. THE ADMONITION OF THE PASSAGE (Isaiah 50:10-11)

A. The Audience of the Admonition (Isaiah 50:10)

1. He that feareth the LORD
2. He that obeyeth the voice of His servant

B. The Circumstances of the Admonition (Isaiah 50:10)

1. That walketh in darkness
2. That hath no light

C. The Content of the Admonition (Isaiah 50:10)

1. Trust in the name of the LORD
2. Stay upon your God (see Hebrews 12:1-3)

D. The Warning to Others (Isaiah 50:11)

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