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Isaiah 65:17-25
17 “For behold, I create new heavens
and a new earth,
and the former things shall not be remembered
or come into mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever
in that which I create;
for behold, I create Jerusalem to be a joy,
and her people to be a gladness.
19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem
and be glad in my people;
no more shall be heard in it the sound of weeping
and the cry of distress.
20 No more shall there be in it
an infant who lives but a few days,
or an old man who does not fill out his days,
for the young man shall die a hundred years old,
and the sinner a hundred years old shall be accursed.
21 They shall build houses and inhabit them;
they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 They shall not build and another inhabit;
they shall not plant and another eat;
for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be,
and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands.
23 They shall not labor in vain
or bear children for calamity,
for they shall be the offspring of the blessed of the Lord,
and their descendants with them.
24 Before they call I will answer;
while they are yet speaking I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb shall graze together;
the lion shall eat straw like the ox,
and dust shall be the serpent's food.
They shall not hurt or destroy
in all my holy mountain,”
says the Lord.
Watch the Sermon
Summary: In last week’s passage, we saw the prophet Isaiah introduce the suffering servant who will one day bring redemption and salvation to God’s people. In this week’s passage, we will see Isaiah share the word of the Lord as the Lord speaks of His promise of creating a new heavens and a new earth for his chosen people. This passage teaches us that God’s new creation is worthy of our rejoicing, and it also shows us what life will be like for those who spend an eternity with God within his new creation. In this Advent season, let’s remind one another of Christ’s gracious work to come to earth to secure salvation for us, that we might worship and enjoy Him forever in the new heavens and new earth.
Review & Apply
What does it mean that “the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind”? (v.17)
How might verse 17 affect our perspective on living as a Christian? How might our priorities be changed in view of this kind of eternity with God?
What does this passage reveal about the sinfulness of man and the world in which we currently live?
What does this passage reveal about the character of God?
What glorious things does God promise for his people in this passage? What excites you? What challenges you?
What does verse 24 reveal about the intercession of God? Does verse 24 remind you of any other passages in Scripture?
How might this passage motivate us towards personal holiness and evangelism?
What about this passage specifically makes you long for the new heavens and the new earth?
How would you describe the new heavens and the new earth in your own words after reading this passage?
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