Isaiah 26 · Grade 4

Your Dead Shall Live

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Read and Think

Isaiah 26 is a song sung "in the land of Judah." It celebrates a strong city with salvation for walls. "Open the gates, that the righteous nation may enter: the one which keeps faith." Then comes a famous promise: "You will keep whoever's mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you."

"Trust in Yahweh forever; for in Yah, Yahweh, is an everlasting Rock." God brings down the proud and lifts up the humble. Isaiah longs for God: "With my soul I have desired you in the night." Other masters had ruled them, but Isaiah said, "we will only acknowledge your name."

Then comes hope beyond death: "Your dead shall live. Their dead bodies shall arise. Awake and sing, you who dwell in the dust." This is one of the clearest Old Testament promises of resurrection. In the New Testament, Jesus calls himself the resurrection and the life (John 11:25). Until the danger passes, God's people should "hide yourself for a little moment."

Show What You Know

What does the strong city have for walls?
Why does God keep a person in perfect peace?
What does Isaiah promise about the dead?
Which New Testament verse connects to this hope?

Think About It

God gives perfect peace to the mind that trusts in Him. What do you do when worry fills your mind?
Isaiah desired God in the night. When is a good time for you to seek God each day?

Memory Verse

“You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”

Isaiah 26:3 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving me perfect peace. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Isaiah said God had done all their works for them. What good things in your life has God done that you sometimes take credit for?
What Bible promise could you think about at bedtime?