A Political Vision

Isaiah 60

Three Major Movements of Isaiah

with some mercy (1-35)

(36-39)

with some judgment (40-66) Prophecies –

Why start a series on politics in Isaiah 60?

What is God doing here?

1. God is – Creation – “Arise, shine” (1)
2. God is – Fall – “Darkness shall cover the earth” (2)
3. God is – Redemption – “Nations shall come to your light” (3)

Three images:

1. The (8-9)
2. The (15-16)

Whereas you have been … , ,

I will make you … ,

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c. The and (17)

4. God is – Restoration – “Your days of mourning shall be ended” (20)

Therefore, politics are …

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