11/08/2026 – Sunday Sermon – Brian Irby – In Psalm 80 and throughout Scripture, the imagery of Yahweh’s vineyard reveals His gracious care for Israel, His righteous judgment upon her rebellion, and His unwavering faithfulness to His covenant promises. This lesson traces the vineyard from its planting and devastation to its promised restoration through Jesus Christ, Israel’s Messiah, demonstrating that Yahweh will faithfully accomplish every purpose of His redemptive plan.

In this study, Yahweh calls Ahaz to trust His Word rather than fear enemies or seek deliverance through earthly powers. His sovereign rule over nations and faithfulness to the Davidic Covenant show why His promises remain trustworthy in difficult circumstances.

This lesson considers the holy remnant pictured as a stump after devastating judgment on Israel. Yahweh’s preservation of His people demonstrates His covenant faithfulness, pointing toward the fulfillment of the Abrahamic, Davidic, and New Covenants and Israel’s restoration through Jesus Christ.

Biblical decision-making begins with a heart submitted to God’s revealed will, not an attempt to uncover His hidden plan. This study explains how Scripture’s commands and principles, practiced discernment, and wise counsel guide everyday choices—and why inner peace alone cannot establish that a decision honors God.

Yahweh commissions Isaiah to proclaim His Word to a rebellious nation even though the message will further harden their hearts and bring judgment. This study also traces His covenant faithfulness in preserving a holy remnant through whom He will accomplish redemption and restoration.

In this Q&A, parents and young people consider how to cultivate spiritual growth, practice discernment in friendships, and communicate honestly about following Christ. The discussion emphasizes modeling faith at home, treating church life as a privilege, and patiently trusting God to bring growth.

08/16/2026 – Sojourners Bible Study – Brian Irby – This lesson traces the great throne-room visions of Scripture—from Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel to Revelation—to see the consistent biblical picture of Yahweh enthroned in sovereign holiness, glory, and majesty. As Isaiah looks from the darkness and instability of Judah to heaven, he discovers the reality that anchors every one of these visions: earthly kings and kingdoms rise and fall, but Yahweh Sabaoth remains seated upon His throne, ruling over all creation forever.  

08/09/2026 – Sojourners Bible Study – Brian Irby – This lesson traces the great throne-room visions of Scripture—from Isaiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel to Revelation—to see the consistent biblical picture of Yahweh enthroned in sovereign holiness, glory, and majesty. As Isaiah looks from the darkness and instability of Judah to heaven, he discovers the reality that anchors every one of these visions: earthly kings and kingdoms rise and fall, but Yahweh Sabaoth remains seated upon His throne, ruling over all creation forever.

08/02/2026 – Sojourners Bible Study – Brian Irby – Continuing the Song of the Vineyard, this lesson explores Isaiah 5:8–30, where Yahweh diagnoses the rotten fruit of Judah’s covenant rebellion through six prophetic woes before declaring His righteous verdict and executing judgment through Assyria. Isaiah demonstrates that God’s judgment is never arbitrary but is the faithful fulfillment of His covenant, perfectly consistent with His holiness, justice, and Word.