Connect Matthew 24:35 with Isaiah 40:8 on the permanence of God's Word. Everlasting Words in a Passing World Matthew 24:35: “Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.” Isaiah 40:8: “The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.” Context Snapshot • Matthew 24 finds Jesus on the Mount of Olives describing the end of the age—earth-shaking events that will make the very cosmos seem unstable. • Isaiah 40 comes to exiles who feel their world has collapsed; God reassures them of His unchanging promises. • Both passages contrast created things that fade with God’s Word that endures. Connecting the Two Verses • Shared theme: everything visible—heaven, earth, grass, flowers—fades; God’s Word remains. • Jesus’ words = God’s Word. By placing His sayings on the same eternal footing as Isaiah’s “word of our God,” Jesus implicitly claims full divine authority. • Permanence guarantees fulfillment. What God promises (prophecy, covenant, salvation) cannot fail, even when the universe itself dissolves (cf. 2 Peter 3:10). Supporting Scriptures in Harmony • Psalm 119:89—“Forever, O LORD, Your word is settled in heaven.” • Psalm 119:160—“The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever.” • Proverbs 30:5—“Every word of God is flawless.” • Isaiah 55:10-11—God’s word accomplishes what He desires. • 1 Peter 1:24-25—Peter quotes Isaiah 40:8, then adds, “And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.” • John 10:35—“Scripture cannot be broken.” Why This Matters Today • Certainty in uncertain times: Markets crash, empires fall, but God’s Word is a rock. • Authority for faith and practice: Because it cannot pass away, Scripture sits above culture, opinion, and personal preference. • Confidence in prophecy: End-times events will unfold exactly as written; Jesus stakes His reputation on it. • Assurance of salvation: Promises like John 3:16 stand as firmly as the throne of God. Practical Takeaways • Read it daily—treat eternal words with daily attention. • Memorize it—store unchanging truth in a changing mind (Psalm 119:11). • Obey it—anchored obedience outlasts shifting moral winds (James 1:22-25). • Share it—evangelism that sows imperishable seed bears eternal fruit (1 Peter 1:23). • Rest in it—when circumstances shake, rehearse what God has said, not what feelings whisper. Summary Everything we see is temporary; everything God says is permanent. In both Testaments, the Lord declares that His Word—spoken by the prophets and by the Son—outlasts universes and ages. Build life, hope, and future on that unbreakable foundation. |
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