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Isaiah 26:1-21

Contents: Worship and testimony of restored and converted Israel in the Kingdom age.

Characters: God.

Conclusion: God's people Israel, banished and driven out by the iniquity of the former times will yet be restored as a nation to God's favor. When the Deliverer comes out of Zion, they will join in the song of all the redeemed, rejoicing that the days of distress are over and that God has ordained peace on earth forever.

Strong Verses: Isaiah 26:3; Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 26:12; Isaiah 26:21.

Striking Facts: Isaiah 26:21. The Father has given to Jesus Christ authority to execute judgment because He is the Son of Man. John 5:27. At His coming, at the close of the Great Tribulation, the blood of thousands of martyrs will be brought to light and to account.

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  • College Press Bible Study Textbook Series

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