Isa 59:1 | MHM | STEP | The Prevalence and Effects of Sin. In this passage, the prophet Isaiah explains why the people's prayers for help have not been answered. Some thought God was not able or willing to save them, but Isaiah shows that the real problem is their own sin. God is powerful and ready to save, but sin has created a barrier between the people and God. v. 1 : Isaiah assures the people that God is not weak or deaf. Behold, the Lord 's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear . God is just as strong and willing to help as ever. If their prayers are not answered, it is not because God cannot hear or act.

‏ Isaiah 59:1

The Prevalence and Effects of Sin.

In this passage, the prophet Isaiah explains why the people's prayers for help have not been answered. Some thought God was not able or willing to save them, but Isaiah shows that the real problem is their own sin. God is powerful and ready to save, but sin has created a barrier between the people and God.

v. 1: Isaiah assures the people that God is not weak or deaf. Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear . God is just as strong and willing to help as ever. If their prayers are not answered, it is not because God cannot hear or act.