1. Where is the messenger to go to proclaim the "good news?" (See also Matthew 10:27; Luke 12:3)
"Go up on a high mountain" (v9), to Judah, Zion, Jerusalem.
"What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops." -Matthew 10:27
"Therefore whatever you have said in the dark shall be heard in the light, and what you have whispered in private rooms shall be proclaimed on the housetops." Luke 12:32. a. What is the four-word message (three words in ESV)? "Behold Your God." (ESV, KJ) "Here is Your God." (CJB) "Your God is coming!" (NLT), Look! Your God! (MSG)
b. Find New Testament passages that show this is a prophecy that has been fulfilled.
Way too vague a question, way too many passages.
3. What attributes of God do you see in verses 10-11? How does Jesus also have those attributes (give verses from the NT)? Mighty (v10), Ruler (v10), Rewarder (v10), A Sheperd, who tends his flock by feeding, gathering, and carrying them (v11). Gentle (v11).
4. How are you being faithful to obey the command of Isaiah 40:9? In many ways--as an extension of my life, I carry the Lord's name as a banner and object lesson. I should exemplify Him in all I do, and although I fail often, I try and am aware of my nature as an ambassador of Christ.
Day Five: Read Isaiah 40:12-26
1. Briefly paraphrase the ten questions Isaiah asks in verses 12-14? Give verse. (Hint: the first four are in verse 12)
a) Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand?
b)Who has marked off the heavens with a span?
c) Who has enclosed the dust of the earth in a measure?
d) Who has weighed the mountains in scales and the hills with a balance?
e) Who has measured the Spirit of the Lord?
f) What man shows Him counsel?
g) With whom did He consult?
h) Who made Him understand?
i) Who taught Him the path of justice?
j) Who taught Him knowledge and the way of understanding?
2. What is the answer to the first four questions? The remaining six? God. No one...He is self-existent.
3. According to Isaiah 40:18-26
a) How does one go about constructing an idol? A craftsman crafts it. A goldsmith overlays it with gold and overlays it with silver chains.
b) How does a man-made idol compare with God? What about other created things?An idol is a substitute creation made by a creation. It rots and decays. It cannot move. God is the original Mover, the Creator of all.
Day Six: Read Isaiah 40:27-31
1. Why would "Jacob/Israel" be complaining (verse 27)?
Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the LORD, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Isaiah 40:27They might complain their way is "hidden from the Lord" and "their right" is "disregarded." In other words, they feel God is distant, doesn't see them, consider them, or value their rights.
2. What attributes of God do you see in verse 28? Everlasting, indefatigable, does not faint, His understanding is unsearchable.
3. What does God promise those who wait on (hope in) Him? That He will renew their strength.
"The Lord promises to transfer his strength--that is, His very own strength--to those who hope in Him." (v. 27-31) Memphis Bible Church
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