Waiting on the Lord

Northwest Bible Church - April 5, 2020 - Special Message - Alan Conner
Isa. 40:27-31
Waiting on the Lord

Intro

A. THE THREAT.

1. The Assyrian invasion (chs. 1-39).

2. The Babylonian invasion (chs. 40-48).

B. THE HOPE.

1. Isa. 40 is the turning point.

2. The coming of the Deliverer, Jesus Christ.

C. THE RESPONSE (40:27-31).

1. Don’t accuse God of being limited in knowledge or uncaring (Isaiah 40:27).

2. Look to God (Isaiah 40:26, 28-30).

a. You must know God through Jesus Christ.

b. We must dwell on God’s greatness (Isaiah 40:12-26, 28-30).

3. Wait on God.

a. Waiting on the Lord knowing He is in control.

b. Waiting on the Lord for His perfect timing.

c. Waiting on the Lord for His goodness (Isaiah 40:31).

Conclusion

Alan Conner

Alan Conner was born and raised in Duncan, Oklahoma. He attended the University of Oklahoma where he earned a B.A. degree. During his college years he came to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and embraced the reformed doctrines of salvation. He then attended Dallas Theological Seminary and graduated in 1979 with a Th.M. degree. After seminary, in 1980, he married his wife Patti and they have been blessed with two children. Alan was involved in church planting ministries from 1980-88 and then was one of the founding elders for Northwest Bible Church in the fall of 1988.