God encourages his failed servant people not to fear, because he has redeemed them, called them by name, and promised to do a new thing.

God’s people are formed, chosen, and redeemed by the LORD, so they must not be fooled by the attractive emptiness of idols.

The Lord names Cyrus before he is born, showing that he alone rules history and can use even unlikely people to fulfil his saving purposes.

There is no other God and no other Saviour, so the whole world is invited to turn to the LORD and be saved.

Idols are burdens that must be carried, but the LORD carries, sustains, and rescues his people.

Babylon appears secure, luxurious, and powerful, but God exposes her pride and brings her suddenly and completely to ruin.