The Great Invitation

SERIES: HONEY, HAMMER, AND HOPE

MESSAGE: The Great Invitation

TEXT: Isaiah 55:1–13

DATE: October 6, 2024

MESSAGE BY: Pastor Tim Lewis

1. Who is invited? (V. 1)

   1. All who are thirsty and hungry.
      (John 6:35–37; John 7:37–38)

   2. All who are impoverished.

   3. All who feel hopeless and helpless.
      (Isa. 1:18–20; Matt. 11:28–30; Luke 14:17; Rev. 22:17)

2. Why does He invite us? (Vv. 2–4)

   1. God cares for you.
      (John 3:16; 1 John 4:9–10)

   2. Others sell what cannot satisfy you.

   3. Others sell what cannot nourish you.

   4. The Lord wants you to live. (V. 3a)

   5. The Lord wants you as His people. (V. 3b)

   6. The Lord wants you to manifest His glory. (Vv. 4–5)

3. How do I come? (Vv. 6–7)
   (Jer. 29:11–13)

   1. Seek.

   2. Call.

   3. Repent.
      (Acts 3:19–20)

4. What will I experience?

   1. Forgiveness. (V. 7)

   2. Life. (Vv. 10–11, 13)

   3. Joy. (V. 12)

   4. Peace. (V. 12)

5. What prevents people from coming?

   1. They never heard.

   2. They reject the invitation.

   3. The believe the lie.
      (Rev. 3:17–20)

Take–Aways:

1. God is inviting you today.

2. Are you thirsty for real life?

3. Real life and satisfaction are found only in Jesus.

4. Will you come to Him?