Lesson 21: Isaiah 40:31
Isaiah 40:31
The Blueprint — The Verse
but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
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The Context — The History
Isaiah prophesied to Judah during the exile, when God's people felt abandoned and powerless in Babylon. Eagles were symbols of strength and majesty in the ancient Near East, soaring above storms that grounded other creatures.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Isaiah 40 opens with comfort for God's people and declares that the Creator never grows tired. After contrasting human frailty with God's everlasting strength, the prophet promises renewal to those who wait on the LORD.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Isaiah 40:30
30Even youths grow tired and weary,and young men stumble and fall;
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Isaiah 40:30) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Isaiah 40:32
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Isaiah 40:32) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does it mean to hope in the LORD during exhaustion?
- When have you experienced renewed strength after waiting on God?
- How does this promise speak to seasons when you can only 'walk' and not 'soar'?