Key Thought: Through Isaiah, God brought comfort to those who had been suffering. Rather than being discouraged and confused, they could trust God to use His power on their behalf.
February 20, 2021

1. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 40:1-8.

1.  Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. The time of punishment is finally over. What punishment is that?
3. Personal Application: What do these verses give us in hope even as we fade away as does the grass and warn against where we put our trust? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “What kind of things should we do to prepare for the Lord’s coming? Aren’t we close to His return? Why is the Elijah message quoted here in verse three?” How would you respond to your friend?

2. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 40:9-11.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. Why does Isaiah use the imagery of a shepherd, flock, and lambs referring to the coming of the Lord?
3. Personal Application: Why is it good for us to remind ourselves how God has led us in the past? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “What does it mean that when the Lord comes His reward is with Him and His work before Him?“ How would you respond to your relative?

3. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 40:12-18, 27.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. How do these verses help us understand the attributes of God’s mercy and of His power?
3. Personal Application: Why is the fact that God is the Creator so important to understand? How does the Sabbath reinforce this point? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “What does this verse tell us about the attitude of the people toward judgment and personal responsibility?” How would you respond to your neighbor?

4. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 40:19,20,29..

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
2. How does Isaiah characterize idols? How do you understand what he is saying about them?
3. Personal Application: What kind of idolatry do we face today as a church? Does idolatry appear in more subtle forms in the church today? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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