Isaiah 12 · Grade 4

My Strength and Song

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Read and Think

After the promise of the King from Jesse in chapter 11, Isaiah 12 gives God's people a song to sing "in that day." It begins with thanks: "though you were angry with me, your anger has turned away and you comfort me."

The heart of the song is trust: "Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song." These words echo the song Moses and Israel sang after crossing the Red Sea in Exodus 15:2. Isaiah adds a picture of joy: "with joy you will draw water out of the wells of salvation."

The song then turns outward. God's people will "Declare his doings among the peoples!" and "Let this be known in all the earth!" Praise is not kept private. It ends with a shout: "the Holy One of Israel is great among you!"

Show What You Know

What does God do after his anger turns away?
Which earlier song do these words echo?
What picture does Isaiah use for joy?
Who should hear about God's doings?

Think About It

I will trust, and will not be afraid. What is something you can trust God with this week?
God's people told the nations what God had done. What has God done for you that you could share with a friend?

Memory Verse

Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation.”

Isaiah 12:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my salvation. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What makes it easier for you to rely on God?
How can you tell others what God has done for you?