Isaiah 15: Moab’s Got Problems

What happens when a nation finds itself on God's list for impending judgment? Join us as we uncover this profound and sobering narrative in Isaiah Chapter 15. Through the captivating storytelling of Pastor Brandon, we journey into the heart of Moab's plight, where God's message through Isaiah spells out the fate of cities like Ar and Chiar. This episode offers a vivid exploration of divine justice, drawing parallels to the anticipation and dread felt by students awaiting a teacher's return after misbehaving. The people of Moab, gripped by despair, mourn in their temples and sacred shrines, awaiting the unfolding of their judgment.

Immerse yourself as we navigate this ancient story with thoughtful examination and historical insight. Pastor Brandon not only reads each verse with clarity but also provides context and commentary that invites listeners to reflect on timeless lessons. Whether you're well-versed in the Bible or exploring its teachings for the first time, this discussion promises a compelling look at how spiritual truths are woven into the fabric of history. Don't miss this opportunity to engage deeply with scripture and uncover the weighty messages it holds for us today.

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:24

Hello everybody, welcome back to the Bible Breakdown podcast with your host, pastor Brandon. Today, isaiah, chapter 15, and today's title is Moab's Got Problems Moab has got himself some problems. We're getting into all that in just a moment, but, as always, if you like what we're doing here, make sure you like, share and subscribe to the YouTube channel and the podcast. Make sure you leave us a five-star review on the podcast, and two things you need to do. Number one make sure you're going to the Facebook discussion group. On Facebook, you can type in Bible Breakdown Discussion. It'll take you right to it. They're doing devotions there every day. Such an amazing team doing a great job. Also, make sure you text RLCBIBLE to 94000, because not only will you get a text message every day of links to the podcast and the YouTube channel and all the things, but also you can ask questions that way, and we would love to just interact with you and provide as many resources as we can. Okay, well, as you're getting your Bible and opening up to Isaiah, chapter 15,.

Speaker 1: 1:17

I don't know about you, but when I was in school, one of the things that I loved and one of the things I hated, especially in elementary school, was when the teacher had to go to the office. Okay, this is back in the day, before we had cell phones and all this kind of stuff, we had an intercom right and every once in a while the teacher had to leave the room and go to the office. Well, that was great, because then my friends and I we would goof off Like we would go have some fun, right? Because for some reason, when the teacher left, we thought she was never coming back. I don't know how that worked, right? But then the worst thing would happen and the teacher would look at the teacher's pet, all right, and if you were a teacher's pet, god love you, okay, just praise the Lord for you. But she would look at that teacher's pet and say, teacher's pet, I want you to take some names of all the kids that act up while I'm gone and when they get back, or when I get back, they're going to get it. Now, we never knew what it was, but we knew that it was something we didn't want, right? And I'm telling you it would just spoil all of our fun, and sometimes we didn't care. We just do what we're going to do and we write that list down and we threaten that poor teacher's pet. Don't you dare tell on us, you know. And that never worked all right. And so, oh, we got to where we just didn't want the hassle. So we just realized and the worst thing ever is if you did act up or if the teacher's pet was just simply not your friend, they'd write your name down anyway, and anyone ever guilty of that I want to know down in the comments below did you ever get in trouble for something in school that you didn't do? That's the worst feeling in the world, when your name is on that piece of paper, whether or not you did something wrong, and you know judgment is coming. The teacher is coming. The teacher is not going to believe any excuse you give. You're just waiting for the gavel to fall right.

Speaker 1: 2:57

Well, this is kind of the situation going on with Moab today. Moab is being told by God through Isaiah your name is on my list. You know Moab's got problems because God's been dealing with Assyria. God's been dealing with Babylon. He's going to deal with Damascus eventually, but it's Moab's turn and Moab, your name, is on his list. So let's get into this together and see if God's word will speak to us today, and of course it always does. If you're ready, let's read Isaiah, chapter 15, verse 1, right now. Here we go.

Speaker 1: 3:27

The message came to me concerning Moab. One night, in the town of Ar will be leveled and the city of Chiar will be destroyed. Your people will go down to their temple at Debon to mourn. They will go to their sacred shrines to weep. They will wail for the fate of Nebo and Nebediah, shaving their heads in sorrow and cutting off their beards. They will wear burlap. As they wander the streets, from every home and public square will come the sound of wailing. The people of Heshbon and Elil will cry out. Their voices will be heard as far as Jahaz. The bravest warriors of Moab will cry out in utter terror and they will be helpless with fear. My heart weeps for Moab. Its people flee in Zoar and Elgath-Shahaya. Weeping, they climb the road to Liluth and the cries of distress can be heard all along the road to Hornaim. Even the waters of Nimrim are dried up. The grassy banks are scorched, the tender plants are gone, nothing green remains. The people grab their possessions and carry them across the ravine of willows. A cry of distress echoes through the land of Moab from one end to the other, from Iglium to Barir-Ilium, the stream of Debon runs red with blood. But I am still not finished with Debon. Lions will hunt down the survivors, both those who try to escape and those who remain behind, and just like that, cats are villains again.

Speaker 1: 5:09

Just a few chapters ago, we were talking about how cats were having their day in the sun. They're back to their native thing and that's doing evil. But the idea here is that God doesn't miss a thing. God doesn't miss those who do evil, that if somebody has done something in your life, god knows. God is faithful. And Moab has been a thorn in the side of Israel for a long time, a long time, not just doing evil, but enticing them to do evil.

Speaker 1: 5:46

And what Isaiah is saying? He's like man. I feel bad for them because I know God's got their number. I know God is going to do the right thing, but it's going to be hard. He's going to make them cat owners. Bad things are going to happen, and you know what that reminds me of Is that reminds me of number one is I want to make sure that I have no one confessing in my life. I want to make sure that my heart is right with God, because I don't ever want to be somebody who is causing someone else to stumble. But then also I think about people in my life. I think about times when I was treated unfairly, when things were what I just had to find a way to just let it go and move on, that I realized that God God didn't forget, that God is going to have mercy on them. But there is a, there is something they've got to get right with it, and I just release that to God, because you know what forgiveness is.

Speaker 1: 6:37

Forgiveness is not saying it's okay. Forgiveness is not saying it didn't happen. Forgiveness is not saying it wasn't horrible. Forgiveness is not saying that I'm ever going to trust you again. Forgiveness is saying I'm releasing you to God. I'm no longer going to be defined by what you did, but I'm going to let God handle you and he's going to reach out to you. And then you start the whole conversation again about God's mercy and God's going to do it. But I trust God with you to the point.

Speaker 1: 7:01

I feel sorry. I feel sorry for you because I know how God has dealt with me. I'm not better than you. I'm on the same journey that you're on. I got stuff that God's dealing with me on, but I know what that's like, and so I even feel sorry for you, because that's a hard journey sometimes, when God's trying to get your attention.

Speaker 1: 7:15

And remember that's what Isaiah is all about. He is saying God is trying to get our attention. He is our salvation. We've got to turn back to him, and can I tell you today that, first of all, make sure your life is where it needs to be Return to God for salvation and for all of those who you think God has forgotten. He hasn't. He's taking care of business. Let him do what only God can do. Let's pray together.

Speaker 1: 7:41

God, thank you so much that you are for us in more ways than we can imagine. God, you don't forget a thing, you don't forget. And even though you're working in our life and you're healing us and you're helping us, lord, you're working on those situations as well. Lord, you're bringing mercy, you're bringing accountability, you're doing what only you can do. So we trust you, god, our salvation. In Jesus' name, we pray Amen, amen. And what God's Word says in Isaiah 12, verse 10, god has come to save me. I will trust in him and not be afraid. The Lord, god, is my strength and my song. He has given me victory. I love you. I'll see you tomorrow for Isaiah, chapter 16.