Isaiah 51:1-23

Contents: Final redemption of Israel and punishment of oppressors.

Characters: God, Christ.

Conclusion: Although God's people are called upon to suffer much upon earth, they have an eternal cause to rejoice, in that all who trust in His salvation have the approbation of the living God and may therefore despise the censures of dying men who will shortly be punished.

Key Word: Zion's comfort, Isaiah 51:3; Isaiah 51:11.

Strong Verses: Isaiah 51:5; Isaiah 51:7; Isaiah 51:12; Isaiah 51:13.

Striking Facts: Isaiah 51:5. Christ brought an everlasting righteousness and salvation. Those whose happiness is bound up in His righteousness, will have the comfort of it eternally.