Isaiah 51 · Grade 4

I Am He Who Comforts You

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Read and Think

Isaiah 51 begins, "Listen to me, you who follow after righteousness, you who seek Yahweh." God says to remember where they came from: "Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who bore you." God called one man and made a nation. He could restore them too. "For Yahweh has comforted Zion... and has made her wilderness like Eden."

God says, "Lift up your eyes to the heavens." Heaven and earth will wear out, "but my salvation will be forever." So God's people should not fear insults from people who will fade. In the New Testament, Jesus says heaven and earth will pass away, but his words will not (Matthew 24:35).

Isaiah cries, "Awake, awake, put on strength, arm of Yahweh." He remembers when God dried up the sea so "the redeemed" could pass over. Then comes the promise: "Those ransomed by Yahweh will return, and come with singing to Zion. Everlasting joy shall be on their heads." God says, "I, even I, am he who comforts you."

Show What You Know

Why should Israel remember Abraham?
What will last when heaven and earth wear out?
Which New Testament verse speaks of heaven and earth passing away?
What happens to sorrow and sighing?

Think About It

God said to remember Abraham's story. How does remembering what God did in the past give hope today?
God asks, Who are you, that you are afraid of man who shall die? What helps you trust God more than fear people?

Memory Verse

“Those ransomed by Yahweh will return, and come with singing to Zion. Everlasting joy shall be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.”

Isaiah 51:11 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for comforting Zion. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What is one time God helped your family that you can remember this week?
What does Rahab symbolize?