The Shepherd’s Coming

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 27-31

How often do you get stressed? What stresses you out? Are you concerned about world events? What/who brings you comfort?

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1. Some theologians refer to the book of Isaiah as “The Gospel according to Isaiah.” Why?

Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming Messiahare numerous, descriptive and accurate.

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2. How many years before Christ did Isaiah prophesize about Him?

720 years before the Messiah.

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3. What is the meaning and significance of the name Isaiah?

The meaning of the name Isaiah is literally thesalvation of Jehovia. Isaiah would write

eloquent prophecy’s about the coming Saviorof the world.

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4. Where is the book of Isaiah located in the Bible?

It is exactly in the middle of the Bible. There are66 books in the Bible and 66 chapters in Isaiah.

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5. How did Isaiah die?

He was fleeing for his life and hid in a hollowedout tree trunk. Manasseh’s army sawed the

tree in half thus sawing Isaiah in half.

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6. What was the purpose of Isaiah?

“To display God’s glory and holiness throughHis judgment of sin and deliverance and

blessing of a righteous remnant.” Charles Dyer

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7. What two foes did the Israelites face in the time of Isaiah?

a. Assyria – Godlessnessb. Babylon – Religious error

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8. What is the significance of Isaiah using the word “comfort” in (40:1)?

He was assuring the Israelites that God was stillin control and their time of punishment was

coming to an end.

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9. How can you find comfort through Christ even in the midst of trials and tribulations?

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10. In Isaiah (40:3) Isaiah states a “voice cries out.” Whose voice is he prophesying about? (John 1:19-23)

John the Baptist.

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11. (Isaiah 40:3-4) stresses the need to prepare for the Lord and clear out obstacles. What in your life is an obstacle keeping you from experiencing the splendor of the Messiah?

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12. What is the promise of (Isaiah 40:8)?

Everything else will fade away but God’s wordis eternal. You can take it to the bank.

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13. How does (Isaiah 40:9-11) give you hope and confidence to face the challenges of our world?

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14. Do you ever feel like God has abandoned this world, your world and is not

concerned with your issues? What does (Isaiah 40:27-28) say about that?

God is aware and is concerned about our lives.He never tires.

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15. How is God your ultimate source of energy? (vs. 29-31)

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16. How good are you at waiting? What does it mean to wait upon the Lord?

FINDING HOPE AND COMFORT

His Body – We find hope in our relationships in the Body of Christ.Opening His Word – Spending time in God’s Word adds hope for life’s trials.Prayer Power – Our prayer life gives us direct access to God’s power.Eternal Living – Living each day like you are living forever should add hope to your future.

• Thanksgiving for a Savior• Hope in a sovereign God• Victory in all things through

Christ• Praise for the promises of God