Predictions in Isaiah + Practices of the Church

Summary

The sermon explores prophecies in Isaiah about the Assyrian threat to Israel and Judah, emphasizing God's sovereign use of nations for correction and judgment. It then shifts to the practices of the early church as described in Acts 2:42-47, highlighting four elements of worship: doctrine, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer. The sermon also discusses the venues of early Christian worship—formal gatherings in the temple and informal house meetings—and stresses the importance of orderly worship as outlined in 1 Corinthians 14. Finally, it addresses the role of women in worship, distinguishing between formal and informal contexts.