Epiphany · The Baptism of Our Lord (First Sunday after the Epiphany) · Year C
Isaiah 43:1-7
I Have Called You by Name
January 9, 2028
Overview & Insights
"Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)
God reassures Israel that the one who created and formed her will be present through waters and fire, because she is precious, honored, and loved. The prophet promises that God will gather this people from every direction and bring them home.
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Commentary
Commentary on Isaiah 43:1-7 Working Preacher
Unpacks the three divine titles in verse 3 and their claim on the baptized church.
Isaiah 43:1-7 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
A Reformed homiletical read on God's promise of presence rather than escape.
Isaiah 43 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse-by-verse evangelical notes on God's redeeming call by name.
Isaiah 43:1 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic public-domain commentaries gathered for comparison.
Isaiah 43 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Barnes' plain-sense notes on the chapter's imagery of water and fire.
Isaiah 43:1 Interlinear BibleHub
Hebrew text word by word for 'redeemed' and 'called by name.'
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