True Comfort | Isaiah 40-55

It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming (Reflections on Isaiah 52:13-53:12)

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

It’s Friday. Jesus is arrested in the garden where He was praying. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. The disciples are hiding and Peter’s denying that he knows the Lord. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. Jesus is standing before the high priest of Israel, silent as a lamb before the slaughter. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. Jesus is beaten, mocked, and spit upon. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. Those Roman soldiers are flogging our Lord with a leather scourge that has bits of bones and glass and metal, tearing at his flesh. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. The Son of man stands firm as they press the crown of thorns down into his brow. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. See Him walking to Calvary, the blood dripping from His body. See the cross crashing down on His back as He stumbles beneath the load. It’s Friday; but Sunday’s a coming.

It’s Friday. See those Roman soldiers driving the nails into the feet and hands of my Lord. Hear my Jesus cry, “Father, forgive them.” It’s Friday; but Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. Jesus is hanging on the cross, bloody and dying. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. The sky grows dark, the earth begins to tremble, and He who knew no sin became sin for us. Holy God who will not abide with sin pours out His wrath on that perfect sacrificial lamb who cries out, “My God, My God. Why hast thou forsaken me?” What a horrible cry. But Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. And at the moment of Jesus’ death, the veil of the Temple that separates sinful man from Holy God was torn from the top to the bottom because Sunday’s coming.

It’s Friday. Jesus is hanging on the cross, heaven is weeping and hell is partying. But that’s because it’s Friday, and they don’t know it, but Sunday’s a coming...

It’s Friday. Jesus is praying Peter’s a sleeping Judas is betraying But Sunday’s comin’

It’s Friday. Pilate’s struggling. The council is conspiring. The crowd is vilifying. They don’t even know That Sunday’s comin’!

Come and seek! (Isaiah 55)

Mon, 09 May 2022 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 1st May 2022.

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God’s promises are secure (Isaiah 54)

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:08:08 +0000

How sure are God's promises?

There are many reasons why promises are not kept, but because of the servant in Isaiah 53 every promise of God can come true.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 24th April 2022.

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See, my servant (Isaiah 52:13-53:12)

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 12:23:49 +0000

The ends of the earth will see (Isaiah 52:7-12)

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:30:00 +0000

How will God be seen for who He is? What will it take?

My people will know my Name (Isaiah 52:1-6)

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 08:57:14 +0000

Wake up! (Isaiah 51:9-23)

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th January 2022.

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Listen up to these words! (Isaiah 51:1-8)

Mon, 17 Jan 2022 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th January 2022.

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Good news for hopeless people (Isaiah 50:4-11)

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021.

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When things feel hopeless… (Isaiah 49:13-50:3)

Mon, 13 Dec 2021 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th December 2021.

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The hidden weapon speaking Servant (Isaiah 49:1-12)

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th November 2021.

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If only Israel would listen! (Isaiah 48)

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 07:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st November 2021.

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From throne to dust (Isaiah 47)

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 06:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 17th October 2021.

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The God who carries His people (Isaiah 45:20-46:13)

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 10th October 2021.

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Cyrus – doing the servant’s job?! (Isaiah 45:1-19)

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 06:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 3rd October 2021.

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Sing for the creator, who knows the future, has spoken! (Isaiah 44:23-38)

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 08:28:45 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 19th September 2021.

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Idolatry is comedy (Isaiah 44:9-22)

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 06:30:00 +0000

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 12th September 2021.

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Sin does not cancel God’s plan (Isaiah 44:1-8)

Sun, 11 Jul 2021 06:30:00 +0000

Do you ever wonder if you have done something to cancel your future?

Israel in Isaiah's day may be thinking that. They are about to go off into exile. Yet, God still has a plan. Listen in as we look at the amazing promises God still makes to His sinful people.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 23rd May 2021.

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Sin is personal (Isaiah 43:22-28)

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 06:30:00 +0000

When we think of sin, what do we think it is? Do we even think about it?

Sin is the big issue that prevents man being with God. And yet, is it just 'naughty things we do'? If so, isn't it harsh for God to judge sin?

Isaiah wants Israel, and us, to realise how big a deal sin is. Listen in to see how he does it.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 20th June 2021.

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Can you see it? (Isaiah 43:16-21)

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

But where are Christians to find comfort? Isaiah writes to Israel, looking forward to events that have not happened yet. And he calls them to find comfort. But what is that comfort, and how will it work out?

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 30th May 2021.

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Witnesses to the one true God (Isaiah 43:8-15)

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

The surprising hope of God’s love (Isaiah 43:1-7)

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 16th May 2021.

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Would the real servant please stand up? (Isaiah 42:18-25)

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 9th May 2021.

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Sing of a New Exodus (Isaiah 42:10-17)

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 2nd May 2021.

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Meet the servant (Isaiah 42:1-9)

Mon, 24 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 25th April 2021.

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Enter the courtroom (Isaiah 41)

Mon, 17 May 2021 06:30:00 +0000

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 18th April 2021.

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Behold your God! (Isaiah 40)

Mon, 10 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Where do you find comfort?

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

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This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 28th March 2021.

Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa

Where do you find comfort? (Isaiah 40:1-2)

Mon, 03 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Where do you find comfort?

This year has been strange, with a global pandemic causing us to rethink a lot of things. The world around us has sought comfort in family, in medicine, and in having more stuff.

Join us over the next few weeks as we look at the book of Isaiah together, and think about where true comfort can be found.

Any questions or comments can be sent to podcast@david-couch.com.

This was preached at Christ Church Hemel on 21st March 2021.

Intro and outro music: The King in all His Beauty by Matt Boswell & Matt Papa