1. Isaiah 40:1 – 11

2. God’s response Isaiah 40:1 – 11

3. God’s response V1 “Comfort my people,” says our God. “Comfort them! 2 Encourage the people of Jerusalem. Isaiah 40:1 – 11

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. God’s response is: 1.A message of comfort 2.A call to prepare the way 4 the Lord Isaiah 40:1 – 11

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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

29. 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 Isaiah 40:1 – 11