Trinity Baptist Church

God's Call, Our Response:

Episode Summary

Caleb Adams walks us through Isaiah 6:1–8, where Isaiah encounters God’s holiness in a life-changing vision. In the midst of national uncertainty and personal vulnerability, Isaiah sees the Lord high and lifted up, which brings him to an honest recognition of his own sinfulness. Caleb reminds us that when we truly see God for who He is—in all His majesty and glory—we can’t help but respond with worship and obedience. Seeing Him rightly leads to a right response: confession, cleansing, and a willingness to say, “Here I am. Send me.”

Episode Notes

Key Takeaways

Further Study

  1. How does Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness (Isaiah 6:3) compare to John’s vision in Revelation 4:8? How does understanding God’s holiness impact our view of sin and our need for the Gospel?
  2. In Isaiah 6:5, Isaiah confesses his sinfulness. Take a minute to read Luke 5:1-11. What was Peter’s response in verse 8? How did the disciples collectively respond in verse 11? How does recognizing our sinfulness prepare our hearts for the gospel?
  3. Isaiah sees the Lord “high and lifted up” (Isaiah 6:1). Spend some time meditating on other passages that describe Him as lifted up and exalted: John 3:14-15; Philippians 2:9-11. How do each of these scenarios help us see Him as He really is?

The Gospel

We are all sinners, unworthy to stand before a holy God. Just as Isaiah recognized his unworthiness, saying “Woe is me! For I am ruined” (Isaiah 6:5), we too must face our own sinfulness.

But God, in His infinite love and mercy, didn’t leave us in our sin. Just as He provided cleansing for Isaiah through the burning coal, God has provided ultimate cleansing through the sacrifice of His Son, Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

Jesus, fully God and fully man, lived a perfect life that we couldn’t live. He died on the cross, taking the punishment that we deserve for our sins. Through His death and resurrection, He made a way for us to be reconciled to God.

Salvation is not something we can earn through our own efforts. When we put our faith in Christ, confessing our sins and believing in Him, God forgives us and cleanses us from all unrighteousness. He declares us righteous, not because of our own good works, but because of Christ’s perfect righteousness imputed to us.

This salvation leads to transformation. Just as Isaiah responded to God’s call with “Here I am, send me” (Isaiah 6:8), those who have experienced God’s saving grace are called to live lives of obedience and service to Him.

The Gospel is not just about escaping punishment; it’s about entering into a relationship with the living God. It’s about experiencing His presence daily, being changed by His Word, and living out our lives in response to what He has done for us. It’s a call to worship, a call to obedience, and a call to share this good news with others.

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