THOSE WHO HOPE IN THE LORD (123 downloads)
Isaiah 40:1-31
Key Verse 40:31 “but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”
1. What seems to be situation of God’s people according to verses 1,2? How might the situation of sinful mankind be similar? What is the good news God proclaims to his people through his servant?
2. Look at verses 3-5. What did it mean to the exiles in Babylon to hear about a highway in the wilderness? How was this prophecy fulfilled? (Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4-6)
3. Why is it important to remember that we are temporal, but the word of God lasts forever? (6-8)
4. What is the good news from verses 9-11 about God’s coming with power and gentleness?
5. Why does the author talk about God’s greatness in such a detail in verses 12-26? How does remembering God’s greatness help us overcome idol worship? (19-20)
6. How does remembering God’s greatness help us overcome weariness and despair? (27-28)
7. Why do we grow tired and weary? What does God do for those who put their faith and hope in him? (29-31)