Isaiah 66 · Grade 4

All Nations Will See My Glory

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Read and Think

Isaiah's final chapter begins with God's greatness: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build to me?" In the New Testament, Stephen quotes this in Acts 7:49-50. God is not impressed by grand buildings; he looks to the one "who is poor and of a contrite spirit, and who trembles at my word."

God promises a miraculous birth of a nation: "Shall a nation be born at once?" Those who love Jerusalem should rejoice. God says, "Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river." Then he speaks tenderly: "As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you." God also warns that he will judge those who refuse him.

The book ends with a worldwide vision. God will "gather all nations and languages, and they will come, and will see my glory." Messengers will go to far islands "who have not heard my fame," and "declare my glory among the nations." God promises that "the new heavens and the new earth" will remain, and "all flesh will come to worship before me."

Show What You Know

Which New Testament passage quotes 66:1?
Who does God look to?
How does God promise to comfort his people?
What will the messengers declare?

Think About It

God comforts as one whom his mother comforts. How have you experienced God's comfort?
Isaiah ends with all nations worshiping God. How can you help others hear about God's glory?

Memory Verse

As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you. You will be comforted in Jerusalem.”

Isaiah 66:13 (WEB)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Where does Stephen quote 66:1?
When has God cared for you when you were hurting?