Isaiah 40:1 – 11
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God.
“Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of
Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God.
“Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of
Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
The Lord is faithful – caring and loving his
people
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God.
“Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of
Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
1. The Lord is faithful
V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God.
“Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of
Jerusalem.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
1. The Lord is faithful
2. Encourage = Assurance
V2b Tell them they have suffered long
enough and their sins are now forgiven
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
V3 A voice cries out, “Prepare in the
wilderness a road for the Lord!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V3 A voice cries out, “Prepare in the
wilderness a road for the Lord!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V3b Clear the way in the desert for our God!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
V3b Clear the way in the desert for our God!
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
V4 Fill every valley
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
3. Level every mountain
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
3. Level every mountain: humble the
proud
V4 Fill every valley; level every mountain
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
1. Clear the way
2. Fill every valley: encourage, lift up.
3. Level every mountain: humble the
proud
V5 Then the glory of the Lord will be
revealed, and all people will see it. The Lord
himself has promised this.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
V6 A voice cries out, “Proclaim a message!”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message
V6 A voice cries out, “Proclaim a message!”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message
V6b that all human beings are like grass;
they last no longer than wild flowers. 7
Grass withers and flowers fade when the
Lord sends the wind blowing over them.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail
V6b that all human beings are like grass;
they last no longer than wild flowers. 7
Grass withers and flowers fade when the
Lord sends the wind blowing over them.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail
V8 Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but
the word of our God endures forever.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message
1. We are weak and frail
2. But the Word of God endures forever.
V8 Yes, grass withers and flowers fade, but
the word of our God endures forever.”
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message, that the
Word of God endures forever.
V9b Tell the towns of Judah that their God is
coming! 10 The Sovereign Lord is coming to
rule with power..
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message, that the
Word of God endures forever.
Trust the Word of God
V9b Tell the towns of Judah that their God is
coming! 10 The Sovereign Lord is coming to
rule with power..
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message, that the
Word of God endures forever.
Trust the Word of God
V11 He will take care of his flock ...gather
the lambs together and carry them in his
arms; he will gently lead their mothers.
Isaiah 40:1 – 11
God’s response is:
1. A message of comfort
2. A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord
3. A call to proclaim a message, that the
Word of God endures forever.
Trust the Word of God
God will care, carry and gently lead his
people home