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September 28–October 4. “Comfort Ye My People”: Isaiah 40–49 Isaiah 40 marks a shift toward consolation. This lesson follows that voice through servant imagery, the limits of worldly power, and the promise that the Lord has not forgotten His people.
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Isaiah 40 marks a shift toward consolation. This lesson follows that voice through servant imagery, the limits of worldly power, and the promise that the Lord has not forgotten His people.
Its questions connect comfort in Isaiah with personal affliction and witness. Children’s prompts carry the same themes through preparing the way, keeping commandments and trusting the Lord’s care.
This official page is part of Come, Follow Me—For Home and Church: Old Testament 2026. The prepared lesson text contains 56 navigable sections and paragraphs. Its 65 linked scripture references are retained for comparison with the assigned readings. Page images, videos and fill-in blanks are not included in the imported text.
The manual highlights a turn toward comfort and hope after earlier warnings, then follows that assurance across Isaiah 40–49.
The published title assigns Isaiah 40–49. For the exact boundaries and learning sections, use the linked official lesson page.