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Isaiah 27:1-13

Contents: Punishment of the proud enemy of God's people. Israel restored and fruitful.

Characters: God, serpent, dragon.

Conclusion: When the Lord comes to punish the inhabitants of the earth, He will first of all punish the serpent, and his proud oppressing tyrants. In that day the sins of Israel will be purged and they will again bring forth fruit to God. Jerusalem will again be a great center of worship, when out of all countries Israel shall be led forth by God's hand.

Key Word: Gathered, Isaiah 27:12.

Strong Verses: Isaiah 27:6.

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