ARE WE GOD’S PEOPLE OR GODS PEOPLE? (Isaiah 41:1-20)

1. Isaiah 41:v1-7 and 21-29:
a) God’s eternal sovereignty – v2-4; 25-28
b) Mankind’s empty idolatry – v5-7; 21-24,29
c) Beware of making good things from God into god things in the place of God (Roms 1:18-32)
Take Note: “the human heart is a perpetual idol factory.” (J.Calvin)

2. Isaiah 41:8-20
God’s transforming gospel
a) Those who are God’s responsibility WILL receive God’s victory v8-13
b) For those considered insignificant God WILL accomplish the
impossible v14-16
c) The poor and needy God WILL provide for v17-20

A Question to Reflect On
What are the difficulties, obstacles or threats you are facing right now? – How will the promises of God here in Isaiah 41 change your behaviour and approach to these situations?