AM Scripture Reading: Isaiah 59:1-2

This Morning’s Sermon:

Homer Walker, Jr.

“The Hand of God”

Isaiah 59:1

 Introduction:

1. The expression “Hand of God” is found many times in the Bible.
2. “Anthropomorphism” the ascription of human attributes to deity. (1 Pet. 3:12; Ex. 33:23; Matt. 5:35)
3. By “Metonymy” the hand of God refers to His activity and power. (1 Pet. 5:6; Eccl. 12:3)
4. God’s hand is seen in many marvelous ways.

THE HAND OF GOD IS THE HAND OF CREATION

1. The hand of God created the world in which we live.
2. How did the world come into existence? (Psa. 8:3-6; 19:1; Heb. 1:10)
3. The hand of God created man from the dust. (Gen. 1:26-27; Psa. 119:73)

THE HAND OF GOD IS THE HAND OF SALVATION

1. The power of God to save sinful man is proclaimed throughout the Bible. (Gen. 3:1-6; Gen. 3:15; Rom. 1:16)
2. God has a desire and the ability to save us. (Rom. 10:21; Matt. 23:37. Psa. 40:2; Isa. 59:1)

THE HAND OF GOD IS THE HAND OF PROVIDENCE

1. The hand of God sustains us.
2. The hand of providence is a hand of blessing. (Gen. 1:28; Mal. 3:10; Acts 17:28)
3. It is the hand of direction. (Hosea 11:3; 1 Thess. 3:11)

 Conclusion:

1. God also has a hand of retribution reserved for those who will not acknowledge His hand of Creation, accept his hand of Salvation, nor appreciates His hand of Providence.
2. “Father, ‘into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46)