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Isaiah 56 · Grade 4

My House of Prayer

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Isaiah 56 opens a new section of the book. God says, "Maintain justice and do what is right, for my salvation is near." He blesses the person who "keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil."

Some people worried they would be shut out of God's people, including foreigners and others who had been excluded from temple worship. God speaks to them kindly. Foreigners who "love Yahweh's name" and hold fast his covenant are welcome: "I will bring these to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer."

God says, "my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples." In the New Testament, Jesus quoted this when he drove the sellers out of the temple (Mark 11:17). But the chapter ends with a warning about Israel's leaders. They were like blind watchmen and lazy shepherds who only looked out for themselves.

Show What You Know

  1. What does God bless in verse 2?

  2. Who worried they would be shut out?

  3. In the New Testament, where did Jesus quote verse 7?

  4. What were Israel's leaders like?

Think About It

  1. God welcomes people from every nation into His house. How can you help people who feel left out at church feel welcome?

  2. The leaders only looked out for themselves. What does it look like for a leader to care for others instead?

Memory Verse

I will bring these to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples.”

Isaiah 56:7 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for welcoming everyone. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • God said salvation was near, so do what is right. How should God's nearness change what you do today?
  • How can your church make room for everyone?

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