Lesson 377: Isaiah 35:4
The Blueprint — The Verse
say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you."
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The Context — The History
paints a highway of holiness through the wilderness for ransomed IsraelIsrael is the covenant people chosen by Yahweh, descended from Jacob, set apart to bear God’s name, receive His promises, and reveal His character to the nations. More. Exiles with fearful hearts needed assurance that God would come to save, transforming dry land into flourishing and enabling the lame and mute to leap and shout for joy.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
The chapter promises gladness and glory on the desert way when God comes. Messengers are told to strengthen those whose hearts tremble: be strong, do not fear, for God will come with vengeance and saving retribution on behalf of his people.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees.
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Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped.
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Discussion
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Who around you needs a message to be strong and not fear?
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How does God's coming to save relate to his justice?
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What wilderness in your life could become a highway of joy?
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