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Rescue Amid the Rubble & Ruins - Isaiah 40:1-11

This is a sermon by Richard Hawes from the evening service on 2nd March 2025.

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Rescue Amid the Rubble & Ruins Isaiah 40:1-11

Introduction: Hope After the Storm

The Comfort of the LORD (40:1-2)

Hard Service Completed

Sin Paid For

Double Received from the LORD

The Glory of the LORD (40:3-5)

The Word of the LORD (40:6-8)

Human Frailty

Powerful Word

The Arms of the LORD (40:9-11)

Sovereign Conquering Hero

Caring Shepherd of the People

Questions:

How can we find comfort in times of personal conflict, and how does Isaiah 40:1-2 remind us of God's forgiveness and restoration after hardship?
In what ways can we prepare our hearts for the "royal visitation" of God's presence, especially when we feel broken or unworthy, as described in Isaiah 40:3-5?
Isaiah emphasizes the temporary nature of human life and faithfulness (Isaiah 40:6-8). How can we cultivate a deeper, more enduring trust in God's word, especially in light of our own frailty and the fleeting nature of human effort?
How does the image of God as both a "Sovereign Conquering Hero" and a "Caring Shepherd" (Isaiah 40:10-11) shape your understanding of God's love and power in your life today?
Isaiah encourages us to spread the good news of God’s salvation and coming glory (Isaiah 40:9-11). How can we live as heralds of this good news in our communities, especially in times of political or social unrest?

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