God’s response
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort
The Lord is faithful – caring and loving his people
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort
1. The Lord is faithful
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort
1. The Lord is faithful2. Encourage = Assurance
V2b Tell them they have suffered long enough and their sins are now forgiven
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort
V3 A voice cries out, “Prepare in the wilderness a road for the Lord!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V3 A voice cries out, “Prepare in the wilderness a road for the Lord!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V3b Clear the way in the desert for our God!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
V3b Clear the way in the desert for our God!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.3. Level every mountain
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.3. Level every mountain: humble the
proud
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.3. Level every mountain: humble the
proud
V5 Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed, and all people will see it. The Lord himself has promised this.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V6 A voice cries out, “Proclaim a message!”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message
V6 A voice cries out, “Proclaim a message!”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message
V6b that all human beings are like grass; they last no longer than wild flowers. 7 Grass withers and flowers fade when the Lord sends the wind blowing over them.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail
V6b that all human beings are like grass; they last no longer than wild flowers. 7 Grass withers and flowers fade when the Lord sends the wind blowing over them.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail
V8 Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail2. But the Word of God endures forever.
V8 Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but the word of our God endures forever.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message, that the Word of God endures forever.
V9b Tell the towns of Judah that their God is coming! 10 The Sovereign Lord is coming to rule with power..
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message, that the Word of God endures forever.
Trust the Word of God
V9b Tell the towns of Judah that their God is coming! 10 The Sovereign Lord is coming to rule with power..
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord3.A call to proclaim a message, that the Word of God endures forever.
Trust the Word of God
V11 He will take care of his flock ...gather the lambs together and carry them in his arms; he will gently lead their mothers.
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