LESSON



LESSON 10FEBRUARY 4, 2024SUBJECT: Faith in the Power of GodDEVOTIONAL READING: Romans 4:9-22BACKGROUND: Isaiah 40:12-31LESSON: Isaiah 40:12-13, 25-31MEMORY VERSE: He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Isaiah 40:29 NIVLESSON AIM: To be inspired to wait on the Lord to provide strength and help because of His sovereignty.INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINEI. ONLY WHAT GOD CAN DO (ISAIAH 40:12-17)How does Isaiah go about describing the greatness, power, superiority, and knowledge of God as Creator? Isaiah 40:12-14?God’s greatness and power as Creator:v. 12av. 12bv. 12cv. 12dv. 12eGod’s superiority and knowledge as Creator:v. 13av. 13bv. 14av. 14bv. 14cv.14dWhat are the obvious answers to the questions in Isaiah 40:12-14?Can the nations of the world be compared with the greatness of God? Does God need nations of the earth to accomplish His purposes? Isaiah 40:15-17II. GOD IS SUPREME (ISAIAH 40:21-23)After Isaiah had stressed in the previous verses in chapter 40 the nature of God as the comforting God (vv. 1-2), the tender Shepherd (v. 11), the matchless Creator (vv. 12-14), and the only true God (vv. 18-20), what questions did he ask the people? Why do you think these questions were asked? What were the obvious answers to these four questions? Isaiah 40:21v. 21av. 21bv. 21cv. 21dHow can individuals come to know God as Creator? Psalm 19:1; Romans 1:19-20Psalm 19:1Romans 1:19 Romans 1:20How does Isaiah emphasize the truth of God’s greatness, power, and sovereignty? Isaiah 40:22-24v. 22av. 22bv. 23v. 24III. GOD IS INCOMPARABLE (ISAIAH 40:25-31)What questions did God ask the people of Judah? What is the answer to the questions? Isaiah 40:25-26abv. 25av. 25bv. 26abWhat does God’s great power and mighty strength allow Him to accomplish with the stars? How does this show that God has no equal in the entire universe? Isaiah 40:26cde (Research the number of stars.)v. 26cv. 26dv. 26eWhat charges were God’s people making against Him? Were these charges true or untrue? Isaiah 40:27 (Explanation: The people were accusing God of neglecting them, not knowing their problems, and not providing justice.)What questions did Isaiah use to challenge God’s people about questioning God’s loyalty? Isaiah 40:28ab In what four ways does Isaiah answer the complaints of the people and thus assure them of God’s faithfulness and His supreme nature? Isaiah 40:28cdefv. 28cv. 28dv. 28ev. 28fWhat encouragement does Isaiah give those who are weak and completely exhausted? Isaiah 40:29How does Isaiah describe the weakness of humans? Isaiah 40:30What promise is given to those who wait (hope) and rely on the Lord? Isaiah 40:31v. 31av. 31bv. 31cv. 31dDo you think the phrase “to wait (hope) in the Lord” mean to sit and do nothing? Explain your answer.How can a Christian “soar, run, and walk” for the Lord? Romans 15:13; Proverbs 3:5-6 ................
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