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Isaiah 43:7

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

They are my people— I created each of them to bring honour to me.”

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You know the LORD is God! He created us, and we belong to him; we are his people, the sheep in his pasture.

The sacrifice that honours me is a thankful heart. Obey me, and I, your God, will show my power to save.

When broken branches fall to the ground, women pick them up to feed the fire. But these people are so stupid that the God who created them will show them no mercy.

When they see how great I have made their nation, they will praise and honour me, the holy God of Israel.

Descendants of Jacob, I, the LORD, created you and formed your nation. Israel, don't be afraid. I have rescued you. I have called you by name; now you belong to me.

I made them my own nation, so they would praise me.

Tell the heavens and the earth to start singing! Tell the mountains and every tree in the forest to join in the song! The LORD has rescued his people; now they will worship him.

I will soon come to save you. I am not far away and will waste no time; I take pride in Israel and will save Jerusalem.

I did this because of who I am. I refuse to be dishonoured or share my praise with any other god.

Then I will set up monuments in my temple with your names written on them. This will be much better than having children, because these monuments will stand there for ever.

Your people will live right and always own the land; they are the trees I planted to bring praise to me.

We act as though you had never ruled us or called us your people.

Did this disaster take you by surprise? Are you a warrior with your hands tied? You have chosen us, and your temple is here. Don't abandon us!

In those days, Judah will be safe; Jerusalem will have peace and will be named, “The LORD Gives Justice”.

Please show mercy to your chosen city, not because we deserve it, but because of your great kindness.

Forgive us! Hurry and do something, not only for your city and your chosen people, but to bring honour to yourself.

Then you will capture Edom and the other nations that are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken, and my words will come true.

When you become fruitful disciples of mine, my Father will be honoured.

He found Saul and brought him to Antioch, where they met with the church for a whole year and taught many of its people. There in Antioch the Lord's followers were first called Christians.

He did this by showing how glorious he is when he has pity on the people he has chosen to share in his glory.

Anyone who belongs to Christ is a new person. The past is forgotten, and everything is new.

It doesn't matter if you are circumcised or not. All that matters is that you are a new person.

He did this so that we Jews would bring honour to him and be the first ones to have hope because of him.

God was very kind to us because of the Son he dearly loves, and so we should praise God.

God planned for us to do good things and to live as he has always wanted us to live. That's why he sent Christ to make us what we are.

Aren't they the ones who make fun of your Lord?

But you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvellous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things that he has done. The Scriptures say,

If you have the gift of speaking, preach God's message. If you have the gift of helping others, do it with the strength that God supplies. Everything should be done in a way that will bring honour to God because of Jesus Christ, who is glorious and powerful for ever. Amen.

Count it a blessing when you suffer for being a Christian. This shows that God's glorious Spirit is with you.

Everyone who wins the victory will be made into a pillar in the temple of my God, and they will stay there for ever. I will write on each of them the name of my God and the name of his city. It is the new Jerusalem that my God will send down from heaven. I will also write on them my own new name.

But the LORD has chosen you to be his own people. He will always take care of you so that everyone will know how great he is.




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