Wednesday 4th December

Isaiah 40:9-11

You who bring good news to Zion,
    go up on a high mountain.
You who bring good news to Jerusalem,[c]
    lift up your voice with a shout,
lift it up, do not be afraid;
    say to the towns of Judah,
    “Here is your God!”
10 See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,
    and he rules with a mighty arm.
See, his reward is with him,
    and his recompense accompanies him.
11 He tends his flock like a shepherd:
    He gathers the lambs in his arms
and carries them close to his heart;
    he gently leads those that have young

Questions

In this passage, Isaiah prophesies the coming of the Lord Jesus by referring to ‘good news’.

Question 1 

Does this passage from the Bible make you happy? Why?  

Question 2

What does Isaiah say is going to happen in the future?

Read John 10:11:

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Question 3

Does Jesus say anything similar to Isaiah?

Pray: Thank you, Father, that Jesus is the ‘Good Shepherd’ who fulfills this prophecy. Help us marvel at him this Christmas!  

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