Opening: You have been chosen to be the subject of newspaper article in your
hometown. You’re asked to list your accomplishments and awards. What do you
say?
Scripture: Read
Isaiah 42:1-13.
Connect
the Text with Your Life:
- Verse 1 is very similar to God’s declaration at Jesus baptism. Read Matthew 3:17, Mark 1:11, and Luke 3:21-22.
- As you read today’s passage, what examples from Jesus’ life came to mind?
- Verse 4 in the Septuagint (the Greek version of the Old Testament) reads, “And his name will be the hope of all the world” and is quoted in Matthew 12:21. How is Jesus the hope of all the world?
- Reread verse 6. Do you know someone who needs these comforting words? Where do you need them in your life?
Prayer
Focus: That everything in our lives would “glorify the
LORD and sing his praise.”[1]
