Isaiah 28:1-6 A Warning for the Proud (May 24, 2025 AM, Dr. Michael Grasso)

"In Isaiah 28:1–6, the prophet Isaiah warns Ephraim—and through Ephraim, all of God’s people—that pride always leads to destruction. The “glorious beauty” of the proud fades like a dying flower, and those intoxicated with the glory of this world will eventually be brought low under the judgment of God.

Yet woven into this warning is a glorious promise of salvation. While the proud fall, God preserves a righteous remnant for whom the Lord himself becomes “a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty.” Isaiah points us beyond the immediate historical context to the coming Messiah—the true King filled with the Spirit, who judges in righteousness and becomes the refuge and glory of his people.

This sermon explores:

The structure and themes of Isaiah 28–35

The spiritual meaning of “drunkenness” in Isaiah

God’s judgment against worldly pride

The remnant theology of Isaiah

The connection between Isaiah 28, Isaiah 4, and Isaiah 11

Christ as the Spirit-filled ruler and true glory of his people

The message of Isaiah 28 is deeply relevant today: the glory of this world is fading, but those who trust in Christ will never be put to shame."