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Isaiah 40 · Grade 4

Prepare the Way

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Isaiah 40 begins the second great part of the book with comfort. "Comfort, comfort my people," says your God. Jerusalem's "iniquity is pardoned." A voice calls, "Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God." In the New Testament, all four Gospels say John the Baptist was this voice, preparing the way for Jesus (Matthew 3:3, John 1:23).

People are like grass. "The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever." The messenger shouts to Judah's cities, "Behold, your God!" Though God is mighty, he is gentle: "He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom."

Who can compare with God? He "has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand." He brings out the stars and "calls them all by name." "The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn't faint. He isn't weary." "He gives power to the weak." "Those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles."

Show What You Know

  1. How does the second part of Isaiah begin?

  2. Who was the voice preparing the way, according to the Gospels?

  3. How is God both mighty and gentle?

  4. What happens to those who wait for Yahweh?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Isaiah 40 begins the second great part of the book with .
  2. People are like .
  3. Who can compare with ?

Think About It

  1. God doesn't faint. He isn't weary. When you feel tired or discouraged, how can you lean on God's strength?

  2. God calls every star by name. How does this help you believe He knows and cares for you?

Memory Verse

The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”

Isaiah 40:8 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for renewing my strength. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Isaiah said people are like grass that withers. How should knowing life is short shape how you spend your days?
  • God never grows tired. When do you need God's help most?

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