ISAIAH 51

GOD IS ISRAEL’S SOURCE OF COMFORT + RIGHTEOUSNESS

Isaiah challenges the Israelites to reflect on their past history with God, including His promise to Abraham and parting the Red Sea. Eventually, the Earth will die out, but God offers salvation that allows His people to dwell in righteousness eternally.

God has authority over the heavens and earth, the seas and the stars. God comforts those who are afraid of death, reminding them that they will not be lacking in eternity.

The Israelites once experienced God’s wrath, but that wrath will be passed to the oppressors and tormentors of God’s people.