*PRIDE AND FALL *
ISAIAH 28: 1-29

*I. Proud of the Wrong Thing v. 1-4 *
A. Samaria was the

city of the Northern Kingdom
B. The leaders of Israel put their

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and hope in the city
C. We place our hope of protection in the

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might and
geographic location of the USA

*II. The Right Thing for Pride v. 5-6 *
A. In that day: term used for the end of time and great

day of God
B. Israel focused primarily on the

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portion and skipped
over the judgment
C. God will return

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to its rightful place and become the protector
for all His people
D. We must make sure

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are part of that remnant

*III. Danger of Alcohol Abuse v. 7-8 *
A. This passage is very obviously speaking of the

of alcohol
B. I encourage all to

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abstain from alcohol
C. The leaders of Israel were abusing alcohol leading to their not being able to
effectively fulfill their roles in

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the nation

IV. Learn Like Wise Adults, Not Spoiled Children v. 9-15
A. They argue they are adults and can drink and get drunk if they

B. In effect, God says, “You want to speak

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, then I will
bring in foreign nations whose language will sound like nonsense to you.”
C. Isaiah demonstrates the

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of relying on anything besides God
for life and hope

*V. Build on the Sure Cornerstone v. 16-29 *
A. A cornerstone was the part of the foundation upon which the entire building

B. A building, or a life, built upon a foundation that is not sufficient will

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when tough times come
C. God is telling the people of Israel and Judah that He will use a

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of methods to bring out His true people

Will your faith stand? Does it rest upon the cornerstone?