Isaiah ch.43 - God in Exile

Today we demonstrate how our chapter incorporates many themes that we have studied in previous chapters: 1. Creation themes in the redemption - God as "creator" of Israel 2. "You are My witnesses" - The Jews as a Light Unto the Nations and a delegate of God 3. "Do not Fear" 4. Elements of Redemption: a. The Ingathering of the Exiles, b. The desolate wasteland is rejuvenated and hydrated, c. God's forgiveness of Israel's sins 5. "Do not Fear" - אל תירא 6. The Future Redemption will mirror teh Exodus and lastly, 7. the notion of "God in Exile - Shekhinta Be-Galuta." God cannot part from his people, so he exiles Himself to remain in Israel's companionship.