Words of Comfort to Jerusalem 1 The Lord says, “Listen to me, you that want to be saved, you that come to me for help. Think of the rock from…

God Will Rescue Jerusalem 1 Jerusalem, be strong and great again! Holy city of God, clothe yourself with splendor! The heathen will never enter your gates again. 2 Shake yourself…

1 The people reply, “Who would have believed what we now report? Who could have seen the Lord’s hand in this? 2 It was the will of the Lord that…

The Lord’s Love for Israel 1 Jerusalem, you have been like a childless woman, but now you can sing and shout for joy. Now you will have more children than…

God’s Offer of Mercy 1 The Lord says, “Come, everyone who is thirsty— here is water! Come, you that have no money— buy grain and eat! Come! Buy wine and…

God’s People Will Include All Nations 1 The Lord says to his people, “Do what is just and right, for soon I will save you. 2 I will bless those…

Israel’s Idolatry Is Condemned 1 Good people die, and no one understands or even cares. But when they die, no calamity can hurt them. 2 Those who live good lives…

True Fasting 1 The Lord says, “Shout as loud as you can! Tell my people Israel about their sins! 2 They worship me every day, claiming that they are eager…

The Prophet Condemns the People’s Sins 1 Don’t think that the Lord is too weak to save you or too deaf to hear your call for help! 2 It is…

The Future Glory of Jerusalem 1 Arise, Jerusalem, and shine like the sun; The glory of the Lord is shining on you! 2 Other nations will be covered by darkness,…