Isaiah 54

Sermon Notes:

1) The Joy of Peace for the Barren, 1-6

2) The Covenant of Peace for the Unfaithful, 4-10, 13

3) The Security of Peace for the Shaken, 11-17

Reflection Questions:

1. Can you think of examples (beyond Isaiah 54) where God provided or gave hope to those who were barren? Barren women who gave birth? Or other barren, seemingly-empty situations where He provided? Have you experienced His hope in your barrenness, as well?

2. Can you think of any other religion or any other supposed god who makes covenants and promises to His people? What effect are God’s covenants supposed to have on His people? See Hebrews 6:13-20.

3. How do we live in between the giving of God’s promise and the attainment of the promised reality? See Hebrews 11:8-16.