Ever notice how often Scripture says “listen”—and how different that is from simply hearing? We walk through Isaiah 50:10–51:8 and follow four calls that reframe the life of faith: a stark choice between trusting God or lighting our own torches, a deep comfort that looks back to Abraham and Sarah and forward to a future like Eden, a righteous salvation that cannot be cracked by time, and a quiet courage to endure taunts because God’s triumph is certain. It’s a journey from self-reliance to surrender, from anxious striving to steady hope.

We don’t soft-pedal the warning: walking by the light of our own fire ends in ruin. But the invitation is warm and open to those who have failed before—trust in the name of the Lord and lean on your God. From there, the comfort grows. God has turned barrenness into blessing before, and he promises not just a return to normal but renewal beyond imagination—wilderness remade as Eden, wastelands filled with songs. The question of justice is answered in God’s own terms: “my righteousness is near, my salvation has gone out.” The Servant’s work brings a light to the nations and a verdict that lasts when the heavens fade like smoke.

If mockery and social pressure wear you down, Isaiah says don’t fear. Insults are moth-eaten; God’s salvation endures for generations. We reflect on Peter’s missteps and restoration as a lived picture of these truths, learning to put down our small torches and walk in a greater light. Join us as we open the text, steady our hearts with God’s promises, and lift our eyes to the coming new heavens and new earth where righteousness dwells.

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