Isaiah 60 · Grade 4

The City of Yahweh

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Read and Think

Isaiah 60 is full of light. "Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh's glory has risen on you! For behold, darkness will cover the earth... but Yahweh will arise on you." God's people would shine with his glory, and "Nations will come to your light."

Zion's children would come home from far away, and the nations would bring their wealth. Camels from Midian would come; "all from Sheba will come. They will bring gold and frankincense." In the New Testament, wise men brought gold and frankincense to the child Jesus (Matthew 2:11). Foreigners would rebuild the walls, and the gates would stay open day and night.

The city would be called "Yahweh's City." "Violence shall no more be heard in your land... but you will call your walls Salvation, and your gates Praise." Even the sun would not be needed, for "Yahweh will be your everlasting light." In the New Testament, Revelation 21:23-25 describes the New Jerusalem the same way.

Show What You Know

What does God's glory do while darkness covers the earth?
Which gifts would come from Sheba?
Which New Testament passage shows wise men bringing these gifts?
What will the walls and gates be called?

Think About It

God tells His people to Arise, shine. How can you reflect God's light to people around you?
Imagine a city where violence is never heard. What would you most look forward to in God's perfect city?

Memory Verse

“Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh’s glory has risen on you!

Isaiah 60:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

What darkness does this chapter answer?
Is Zion's light its own?