1. Woe to those who rely on Egypt (1-3)

Israel was small and weak. When the Assyrian Empire threatened to swallow her, she sought help. The Egyptian chariots and horses and well-trained army looked like the best place to get it. But Isaiah knew that Egypt could not save them; the Egyptians were men, not God; their horses were flesh, not spirit. We must seek God's help--not the help of people like ourselves. When the Lord stretches out his hand, both the helper and the helped will fall.

2. Return to the Lord (4-9)

People must repent of their sins and come to God. The Lord is like a great lion. A whole band of shepherds is helpless before him. He will come down and fight for his people when they call on him. The Lord is like birds hovering overhead. He always has air superiority. He watches over and protects his people who trust him. God himself would deal with the Assyrians.

Application: Lord, help me to repent and depend on you and not seek people's help.
One Word: Look to the Lord, not to men