Hope: Anchored in the Promises of God

Hope on the Mountain of the Lord: He Has Done It

Sunday July 26, 2026 - Pastor Dan Griffiths

Isaiah 25

MAIN POINT

Because God is faithful, we can praise Him while we wait and rejoice when His salvation comes.

Victory on Mount Everest: On May 29, 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first confirmed climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At the top, Tenzing raised flags representing Nepal, India, the United Nations, and Great Britain as a sign of their historic victory.

Opening Questions: What is one victory you have celebrated recently?

Key Verse | Isaiah 25:1

"O LORD, You are my God. I will exalt You, I will praise Your name, for You have done wonderful things; Your counsels of old are faithfulness and truth."

Context of Isaiah 25

Isaiah 25 is a song of praise following the messages of judgment in Isaiah 24.

1. What Does Isaiah 25:1 & 9 Mean?
2. What Does This Mean for Our Daily Life?
   • 1. My God: Is God only someone you know about, or can you personally say, "You are my God"?
   • 2. Exalt: How can you exalt God in your daily life?
   • 3. Praise: What wonderful things has God done in your life?
   • 4. Wait: Why is it sometimes difficult to wait for God?
   • 5. How can we praise God before we see the answer to our prayers?
   • 6. Rejoice: How can you rejoice even before your situation changes?

Isaiah 13-19 at a Glance:

Isaiah 20: The Sign Against Egypt and Ethiopia

God warns His people not to trust powerful nations, because human strength will ultimately fail.

Isaiah 21: The Fall of Babylon Proclaimed

- God announces the fall of proud kingdoms and calls His people to remain watchful.

Isaiah 22: Proclamation Against Jerusalem

- Jerusalem trusted its defenses instead of God, revealing the danger of self-reliance.

Isaiah 23:Proclamation Against Tyre

- God humbles Tyre's wealth and influence, showing that worldly success does not last forever.

Isaiah 24:Impending Judgment on the Earth

- God judges the whole earth for its sin, but preserves a faithful people who praise Him.

Isaiah 25: Hope on the mountain of the Lord

- God's people praise Him because He will defeat death, wipe away tears, and save those who wait for Him.

Next Step

Choose one situation in which you are waiting on God. Pray about it, surrender it to Him, and praise Him each day for His faithfulness-even before the answer comes.