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Isaiah 40:1 – 11

God’s responseIsaiah 40:1 – 11

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

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God’s response is:1.A message of comfort

V3 A voice cries out, “Prepare in the wilderness a road for the Lord!

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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

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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.”

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God’s response is:1.A message of comfort2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord

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!”

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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!”

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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

God will care, carry and gently lead his people home

Isaiah 40:1 – 11