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Isaiah 44:1-28

Contents: The promise of the Spirit and the coming restoration. The folly of idolatry.

Characters: God, Holy Spirit, Cyrus.

Conclusion: There is no God besides Jehovah. He is infinite and therefore there can be no other. He is sufficient, and therefore no other is needed. It is foolishness to expect any good from gods of man's own making and only the blind and ignorant can look to graven images.

Key Word: Ashamed, restored (Isaiah 44:11; Isaiah 44:22; Isaiah 44:26).

Strong Verses: Isaiah 44:6; Isaiah 44:8; Isaiah 44:22.

Striking Facts: Isaiah 44:23-27. When Christ returns and is received by Israel, their idolatry and sin will be remembered no more, and recognizing Him whom they pierced, they will be restored to a place of great fruitfulness. (Romans 11:25.)

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