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Week 44

God provides ample evidence that He is God and that He is true.

The heavens and their wonders tell of His power (Psalm 19).
His Word, so miraculously preserved (1 Peter 1:25) proclaims His Plan and Purpose.
Jesus Christ is His faithful and true witness (Revelation 1:5), who by his way of life, his miracles, his death and his resurrection, proclaimed the true God and eternal life (1 John 1:1-2).
The apostles, prophets and all true believers witness that God is true by their works and manner of life.
Israel are God's special witnesses that the Lord God is the only God, and that what He says always comes true (Isaiah 43:12).

SUNDAY Isaiah 40	God speaks words of comfort to frail mankind (verses 1-8) and promises wonderful things through Jesus Christ (verses 6-11, 31).
MONDAY Isaiah 42	This is the first of a series of promises concerning "The Servant". Jesus was God's servant and witness (verses 1-8). This chapter is quoted in the New Testament (Matthew 12:18-21; 3:17).
TUESDAY Isaiah 52	Jesus was God's messenger (verse 7) and servant (verse 13). God's people should also be holy, or separate (verse 11).
WEDNESDAY Isaiah 53	A moving description of the suffering of God's servant (Jesus), written 700 years beforehand. He would suffer for our sins (verse 11) but triumph in the end (verses 10, 12).
THURSDAY Isaiah 55	God has given Jesus as a witness and a leader (verse 4). If we respond now (verse 6) we can have forgiveness (verse 7) and become heirs of the promises (verse 3).
FRIDAY Isaiah 60	God's special people, Israel, will be restored - further witness to God's goodness, faithfulness and power.
SATURDAY Isaiah 61	Jesus knew that verses 1-2 referred to him, and he read them aloud in Nazareth (Luke 4:16-21). He is the bridegroom who will bless the nations (verses 10-11).