God called His people by one of the people who started the family of faith. Although God’s words in Isaiah refer to the Israelites, in the new covenant all believers are also called to be His people.

Read Isaiah 41:8-14 slowly and prayerfully.

8 But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
9 you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”;
10 fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
11 Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.
12 You shall seek those who contend with you, but you shall not find them; those who war against you shall be as nothing at all.
13 For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you. ”
14 Fear not, you worm Jacob, you men of Israel! I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord; your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. (ESV)


1. What did God call Jacob and Abraham (verses 8-9)?

2. How did God describe Himself (verse 10)?

3. What does God say about those who oppose His people (verses 11-12)?

4. Why shouldn’t we fear (verses 13-14)?

5. What one phrase from this passage will you think about throughout today?