Isaiah, 48
2. For they call themselves after the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name.
2. For they call themselves after the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name.
Isaiah 48 is a chapter that talks about the rebellion of the people of Israel and God's faithfulness to fulfill their promises, even when the people do not deserve. God draws the people to attention for their infidelity and warns that the judgment is close. He reminds the people that he has always guided them and is now doing something new in their lives. Next, five verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 48:
Jeremiah 31:33: "For this is the concert that I will firm with the house of Israel, after those days, says the LORD, I shall put my law within it, and I will write it in his heart; and I will be his God and them will be my people. " This verse talks about God's faithfulness to maintain His covenant with the people of Israel, which is similar to the central theme of Isaiah 48.
Psalm 51:10: "Creates in me, O God, a pure heart, and renews in me a straight spirit." This psalm asks God to create a new heart in the psalmist, which is similar to the idea of God to do something new in the lives of the people of Israel in Isaiah 48.
Deuteronomy 32:4: "He is the rock; his works are perfect, and all his ways are righteous. God is faithful; He is just; He is straight." This verse talks about God's faithfulness and righteousness, which are central themes in Isaiah 48.
Ezekiel 36:26: "I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; and I will take from your flesh the heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh." This verse talks about the renewal God realizes in his people, which is similar to the central theme of Isaiah 48.
Revelation 21:5: "And what was sitting on the throne said, Behold, I do all things new. And I said to me, Write; for these words are true and faithful." This verse talks about God doing something new, which is similar to the central theme of Isaiah 48, where God talks about doing something new in the lives of the people of Israel.
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