1. Those who ignore what God is doing (8-16)

God blessed his people. But the people of Israel only thought about building houses and having fun. They were not interested in what God was doing in his world. Isaiah said that they would go into exile because of their ignorance (13). They did. When people are selfish and only seek pleasure, they will perish in their ignorance. The arrogant will be humbled and the Lord will be exalted (15,16).

2. Those who call evil 'good' and good, 'evil' (17-30)

The sophisticated people of Jerusalem seemed to be very clever. They were wise in their own eyes and they made light of God's work. They did 'their own thing' with no sense of right and wrong, taking no responsibility for their influence. Their heroes were heroes at drinking and champions at mixing drinks. Justice disappeared from the land. When God's word is neglected, people call evil 'good' and good, 'evil.' Growing young people are ensnared in a morass of moral confusion. And God is angry.

Application: Lord, raise up people of God who obey your word and care about your work.
One Word: Don't neglect God's word