UNFOLDING THE WORD
The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple
(Psalm 119: 130)
In chs. 28–35, God shows that He is able to fulfil all the saving purposes He had promised in chs. 1–27. But the prophets. priests and rulers of Israel do not trust in the Lord. Where does your trust lie? Is it built on a secure foundation? Here in our passage, we see: a) The fading crown of pride. b) The offer of rest in God’s word. c) The sure foundation God has laid.
Isaiah saw a bright future of God’s people entering the strong city, singing songs of salvation (vv. 1-12). Meanwhile, God’s people are praying in distress as they wait for these promises to become a reality. Even as Christians, life is not smooth sailing. There is distress in trials and sufferings, and also in our own failures, as we wait for God’s future deliverance. So in our passage, we see: a) The distress of failure. b) The promise of resurrection. a) The refuge from fury.
Isaiah prophesied during the times of four kings of Judah: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah (787–697 BC). And here in ch. 6, Isaiah saw a vision, after King Uziah died. He saw a vision of another King so captivating and glorious. What sight would be more captivating than the sight of God’s glory? So following Isaiah’s vision, here are 3 insights from our passage:- a) Seeing God’s holiness and glory. b) Seeing our sin and atonement. c) Hearing and responding to God’s grace.
Be The Church Series | Isaiah 40: 25--31 | Pastor Joey Zorina
In this episode, we turn to Isaiah 40: 25--31. Israel thought that God had abandoned them as exiles in Babylon. But God promised to renew them with strength. Often our vision of God is too small when we're overwhelmed and weary. Follow along as we look at: a) God who is incomparable in greatness. b) God who does not grow weary like us. c) God who renews strength in our weariness.
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