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Isaiah 35:1-10

Contents: The coming Kingdom blessing and regathering of Israel.

Characters: God.

Conclusion: The precious promises of peace in the Gospel will shortly culminate in the endless joys and rest of the coming Kingdom when the saints shall reign with Christ. Vengeance will then be taken on the powers of darkness and recompense will be made to the saints for all injuries and losses. All the earth shall break forth in beauty and great wonders will be wrought among men.

Key Word: Everlasting joy, Isaiah 35:1; Isaiah 35:10.

Strong Verses: Isaiah 35:1; Isaiah 35:4; Isaiah 35:5; Isaiah 35:6; Isaiah 35:10.

Striking Facts: It is Christ who is coming in the fullness of time in flaming fire, to spoil and make an open show of all evil powers and to set up the millennial Kingdom, to which all the prophets bear witness.

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  • Patchworkid's Personal Study Bible Notes

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