We the People 2

Aug 24, 2025

Passage: Isaiah 43:14-21

Preacher: Dr. Doug McCart

Category: Putting Action to your Christian Life

Keywords: wilderness, forget, former, new thing, making a way

Summary

Isaiah 43:14-21 speaks of God's promise to bring His people, the Israelites, out of exile in Babylon, a "new thing" that will surpass even the exodus from Egypt. The passage emphasizes God's power as the Holy One of Israel, their Redeemer, and King, who will make a way through the wilderness and desert for their return. Despite the people's unfaithfulness, God promises to forgive their sins, provide for their needs, and enable them to declare His praise

Detail

    • ivine Power and Sovereignty:
      The passage asserts God's power to act in history, using the Babylonian army to conquer their conquerors and then liberating His people. 
  • God as Redeemer:
    God identifies Himself by His personal name and as their Redeemer, King, and Creator, highlighting His faithful and personal relationship with His people. 
  • A "New Thing":
    God declares that He is about to do a new thing, a new act of salvation that surpasses the miraculous parting of the Red Sea during the Exodus. 
  • Provision for the Journey:
    God promises to provide for the exiles on their journey home, making paths through the wilderness and rivers in the desert for their sustenance. 
  • A Call to Thanksgiving:
    God expects His people to praise and declare His glory for this new deliverance, even as they are reminded of their past unfaithfulness. 

Back to List Page