This weeks study of the book of Isaiah concentrated on chapters 40-49. Here are some of my take-aways...
Isaiah 40:28-31 One of the characteristics of God is that he never grows faint or weary. We are promised those same characteristics as we "wait upon the Lord" (serve Him and trust in Him). Could this blessing apply not only physically, but spiritually as well?
Isaiah 41 Three times in this chapter the Lord tells us to "Fear not" because He is with us and will hold us and help us. I find those words very comforting during these last days.
Isaiah 42:1-3 Christ came to earth as a quiet leader "for His was not an earthly kingdom wherein His voice and His works and His wonders were to be heralded abroad; rather His was a heavenly kingdom." (Old Testament Student Manuel). Can we be more like Christ by quietly going about doing good works? And not expect our works to be heralded abroad? But do them instead for our Heavenly King?
Isaiah 44: 9-20 The Lord condemns the worship of idols several times in these verses and then compares the worship of idols to someone feeding on ashes (v 20). How is worshipping false gods like eating ashes? Ash will never satiate your hunger pangs. You can eat it and eat it and still be hungry and malnourished because it doesn't fill your real needs. What are some modern day ashes that people feed upon? (social media, worldly lifestyle..)
Isaiah 45:22 Salvation only comes by and through Jesus Christ.
Isaiah 46:3-4 The ultimate analogy of the love of God for each of each is the love of a mother for her children. Their life comes at the expense of her own life and that's exactly what Christ has done for each of us.
(my study resources were: "Don't Miss This" podcast, "Book of Mormon Central" podcast, "Follow Him" podcast, "Unshaken Saints" podcast, NIV Bible translation, ESV Bible translation, KJV Bible & footnotes, Old Testament Student Manual)
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