1. Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew {their} strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment. / 2. Who raised up the righteous {man} from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made {him} rule over kings? he gave {them} as the dust to his sword, {and} as driven stubble to his bow. →

Hey there, it's Norm MacDonald here with the latest from the Bible. This time, it's all about Isaiah 41. Well, it seems like God is pretty confident that He's got this all taken care of, because He tells His people not to be afraid and to take courage, because He's got their back. →

Joe: Alright, so what do we have in Isaiah 41? Bible Expert: Well, this chapter is all about God's protection of his people. He starts by asking the people who can compare to him and showing them that there is no one else who can protect them like he can. →

Alex Trebek: Alright, let's get to know you a bit. Tell me something interesting about yourself! Contestant: Well, I'm a big fan of the Bible. Let me tell you about what's happening in Isaiah 41. Alex Trebek: (Sighs) Alright, here we go. →

Listen up recruits! Isaiah 41 is about God's chosen people, Israel. He tells them to not be afraid, because He's got their backs. He encourages them to stand up against their enemies and He'll be there to help them. →

Batman: I, Batman, am here to fight for justice in the world! Robin: That's right, but first we must review the Bible and discuss Isaiah 41. Joker: Oh, what does it say? Batman: The Lord says that he will strengthen his chosen one and help them. →

Listen, Jack, I'll tell ya, Isaiah 41 is a story of faith, courage, and strength. C'mon, man! The Lord calls on Israel to take heart, to not be afraid, and to remember that He is with them. He tells them that He will strengthen them, help them, and uphold them with His right hand of justice. →

The haters and losers of Isaiah 41 have been put in their place by God. He's sending a message to all of us: He's the Almighty, and He will make everything great again. And, believe me, He's done it in a bigly way. →

Peter: Alright folks, time for our Bible Summary of the Day. This time, we're talking about Isaiah 41. Lois: Oh, this one is so exciting! God is saying that he's chosen the Israelites to be his people and he'll always be with them, no matter what. →