In his sermon on Isaiah 40–48, Stephen Davey explains that this section—often called the Book of Consolation—reveals God’s greatness through His compassion, sovereignty, humility, creative power, conquest, and personal care for His people. Isaiah comforts weary Israel by declaring that God does not grow tired, but instead exchanges His strength for human weakness when people wait on Him. Davey highlights God’s absolute control of history by naming Cyrus nearly two centuries in advance as the ruler who would free Israel from captivity. Isaiah also points to the coming Servant—God Himself condescending to save—while affirming that the Creator formed every life intentionally and knows each person by name. Davey concludes that seeing God’s greatness from His perspective enables believers to trust Him deeply, walk faithfully through trials, and rest confidently in His unfailing care.
The Greatness of God on Display
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