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terebinth. Oaks of Righteousness. Isaiah 61:1-4 Series Introduction. Isaiah 43:18-21. because I provide water in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 61:3b. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor. Isaiah 61:3b.

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  1. terebinth

  2. Oaks of Righteousness Isaiah 61:1-4 Series Introduction

  3. Isaiah 43:18-21 because I provide water in the desert and streams in the wasteland

  4. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  5. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  6. “They” • Poor • Captives • Prisoners • All who mourn • Those who grieve

  7. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  8. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  9. Righteousness? • Hebrew: Tsadaq or tsedaqa • Occasionally translated justice (as in doing justice) • “The man who is righteous tries to preserve the peace and prosperity of the community by fulfilling the commands of God in regard to others.” • Malachi 3:18 – those who serve God • Matthew 6:1 – acts of righteousness (KJV “alms”)

  10. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  11. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  12. A Planting of the Lord • Mark 2:15-17 • tax collectors and sinners • I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners • Romans 9:30-33 • by faith • a rock • the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame

  13. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  14. Isaiah 61:3b They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

  15. Display of his Spledor • Matthew 7:15-20 • By their fruit you will recognize them • Every good tree bears good fruit

  16. Righteousness: The Fruit “The man who is righteous tries to preserve the peace and prosperity of the community by fulfilling the commands of God in regard to others.”

  17. Describing Righteousness • Right, Peaceful, Thriving Relationships • to God • to People • to Things • to Self • Upright, moral, and just action in accord with God’s plan and purpose • Aesthetic quality: Righteousness is beautiful! • “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:26)

  18. Righteousness Depends On… • In-born Inclinations, Innate Character • Learned Knowledge and Purpose • Practiced Discipline

  19. How Do I Become Righteous?

  20. Faith in Jesus

  21. Righteousness Depends On… • In-born Inclinations, Innate Character • Learned Knowledge and Purpose • Practiced Discipline

  22. Trust and Change • The fall was a sinful choice that led to a change in nature and unrighteousness • Trust in Jesus for Change – Fruit! Righteousness! • In nature • Through life events that shape us • In Understanding and Life Purpose • In Christ-likeness • Choose to Change

  23. Psalm 1

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