2. The Advent Sandwich of Joy
Isaiah 35:1-7

3. The poetic structure of Isaiah 35:1-7
a - b – c – b - a
a = v.1-2; v.6b-7 (creation’s joy)
b = v.3-4a; v.5-6a
(joy of humankind)
c = v.4b (God saving)

4. Verse 4 is making the difference to the joy of creation and humankind
God is showing up…
watch what happens!
Verse 4 is making the difference to the joy of creation and humankind
Isaiah 35:4

5. TO THOSE WITH FEARFUL HEARTS…
God brings joy
TO THOSE WITH FEARFUL HEARTS…
Isaiah 35:4

6. Where does this happen?
Isaiah 35:10

7. WHERE HE BRINGS…
hands and feet that are strong
eyes that see
ears that hear
legs that leap
tongues that confess with joy!