1. Rahab the Do-Nothing (1-11)

As the Assyrian threat grew, people became fearful. Some people advocated asking Egypt (Rahab) for help. But this was a human plan, not God's. Isaiah saw the folly of this. He called Egypt, 'Do-Nothing.' But people did not want to hear the truth. They told God's servants to stop teaching the Bible.

2. In repentance and rest is salvation (12-18)

God's way is the way of repentance and trust in God. He longs to be gracious to us. But if we choose man's way instead of God's we cannot be saved.

3. This is the way; walk in it (19-33)

Despair does not arise from suffering; it comes from having no direction. People make idols because they do not know God. Sometimes God must discipline us with the bread of affliction to teach us to turn to him. When we call on him, he heals us and teaches us his way (21).

Application: Lord, teach me to put my trust in you--not in the Rahabs of the world.
One Word: God's way: repent and trust him