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Lessons from Lucifer: Understanding Isaiah 14:12 and the Fall of Babylon

Explore the profound insights of Isaiah 14:12, where the term "Lucifer" symbolizes the fallen king of Babylon. This passage serves as a poignant reminder of the consequences of arrogance and the ultimate fall of oppressive rulers. Isaiah's context highlights God's judgment on nations, the blessings for His people after exile, and the significance of true worship. Discover how the lesson extends beyond the historical to provide a lasting message about humility, accountability, and the need for personal study of Scripture in seeking the truth.

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Lessons from Lucifer: Understanding Isaiah 14:12 and the Fall of Babylon

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  1. LESSONS FROM LUCIFER

  2. LUCIFER ISAIAH 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations! (KJV)

  3. LUCIFER ISAIAH 14:12 Oh shining star, son of the morning, how you have fallen from the heavens! You weakening the nations, you are cut down to the ground. (LITV)

  4. LUCIFER LUKE 10:18 “I was watching Satan fall from heaven like lightning.”

  5. THE CONTEXT • Isaiah’s mission Isaiah 1:16-17 • Punishment of nations Isaiah 13 – 23 Moab(15) Damascus(17) Egypt(19)

  6. THE CONTEXT Woes upon Babylon • Isaiah 13 – 14 • Burden (13:1) • Medes (13:17) • Destruction (13:18-22)

  7. THE CONTEXT God’s people blessed • Isaiah 14:1-2 • Babylon captures Judah • Seventy years pass • Medes conquer Babylon • God’s people return home

  8. THE CONTEXT God’s people celebrate the fall of Babylon Isaiah 14:3-23 (esp. vv5-7)

  9. THE CONTEXT It’s not Satan that is falling in this passage; it’s the KING OF BABYLON! Lucifer is a symbol for the wicked king of Babylon Isaiah 14:4 with 14:12

  10. THE CONTEXT Arrogance of Babylonians kings Isaiah 14:13-14 Lucifer is A MAN who made the earth tremble Isaiah 14:16 He overthrew cities and did not release captives Isaiah 14:17

  11. THE CONTEXT His dishonor in death, not buried like other kings Isaiah 14:18-19 Makes clear that he is talking about Babylon and her evil kings Isaiah 14:22

  12. truth The number of people who believe something has nothing to do with whether or not its true! • Creation or evolution? • The Flood: real or myth? • Is Christmas Christ’s birth? Chimney Corner Scripture

  13. truth WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT • Baptism necessary? Mark 16:16 • Instrumental music Colossians 3:16 • Divorce Matthew 19:9

  14. truth WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT • We need to study the Bible for ourselves! John 17:17 TRUTH? Luke 12:53 Family? 2 Corinthians 11:13-15Preachers? Acts 17:11 is the KEY

  15. truth RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE TRUTH 2 Timothy 2:15 A TEXT WITHOUT A CONTEXT IS A PRETEXT! • Acts 16:30-31 Belief only? • Romans 10:9-13 Belief only? • The Revelation 2nd Coming

  16. truth When I discover that something I believe does not agree with the Bible, THEN I NEED TO CHANGE WHAT I BELIEVE! Be like Jesus Luke 22:42 Salvation? Matthew 7:21

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