Isaiah 62 teaches children that God loves His people so much that He will never stop caring for them, and that He gives them new names that show who they belong to. This lesson works well for children ages 5 to 11 and takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Big Idea
God is so happy with His people that He will never stop loving them, and He gives them beautiful new names that show they belong to Him.
Memory Verse
Isaiah 62:3
You will also be a crown of beauty in the LORD‘s hand, and a royal diadem in your God‘s hand.
(WEB)
Hold your hands out in front of you, then place them together on top of your head like a crown. Say the verse slowly while you hold the crown shape, then lower your hands and open them wide as if you are offering a gift to God.
The Story: Isaiah 62 for Kids
Long ago, the city of Jerusalem was in a very sad place. Its people had been taken far away from home, and the city lay in ruins. Many people felt forgotten and wondered whether God still cared for them. The prophet Isaiah had a message to share, and it was full of hope.
God spoke through Isaiah and said that He would not stay quiet about Jerusalem. He promised that the city would shine like the morning sun and glow like a lamp that never goes out. Other nations would see how wonderful God’s people were, and they would all be amazed.
God also promised something special. The people would no longer be called Forsaken or Desolate. Instead, they would be given brand new names, Hephzibah and Beulah, which mean “my delight is in her” and “married.” God said, “The LORD delights in you.” Isaiah told them that God felt joy over them the way a happy bridegroom feels joy over his bride.
God even set watchmen on the walls of the city. These watchmen were told to pray to God day and night and never stop asking Him to bless Jerusalem. God promised that He would make the city a praise across the whole earth. Then the people would be called the holy people, the LORD’s redeemed, and the city would be called Sought Out, a city not forsaken.
Read It Together
Isaiah 62:4
You will not be called Forsaken any more; nor will your land be called Desolate any more: but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD delights in you, and your land will be married.
(WEB)
Point out that God changes the names of His people from sad names to happy names. Ask children what name they think God would give them if He were choosing one just for them.
Isaiah 62:5
For as a young man marries a virgin, so your sons will marry you. As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so your God will rejoice over you.
(WEB)
Show children that this verse compares God’s joy to the joy a bridegroom feels for his bride. Explain that God wants children to know He is truly happy to have them as His own.
Isaiah 62:12
They will call them The holy people, the LORD’s redeemed. You will be called Sought out, A city not forsaken.
(WEB)
Point to the final promise that God’s people will be called His redeemed and a city not forsaken. Remind children that God keeps His promises and never leaves His people behind.
Talk About It
- What do you think it means to be someone that God delights in?
- Why do you think God wanted to give His people new names?
- How do you feel when someone tells you they are happy to be with you?
- What is one way you could pray for your family, friends, or church, just like the watchmen prayed for Jerusalem?
- When you feel forgotten or alone, what can you remember about how God sees you?
Activity Ideas
Crown of Beauty Craft
You will need strips of paper, markers or crayons, glue or tape, and scissors. Let each child write the word “Delight” or “Beloved” on a strip of paper and decorate it with colors and drawings. Then tape the ends together to make a paper crown for each child to wear. Explain that God calls His people a crown of beauty in His hand.
Watchmen on the Wall Game
You will need a sheet, a few pillows or cushions, and a bell or a small drum. Use the pillows to build a wall in the room. Choose two children to be watchmen who stand behind the wall and pray out loud for a short time. Let the rest of the group take turns walking past the wall while the watchmen keep praying. Talk about how the watchmen never stopped praying for their city.
New Name Card to Take Home
You will need index cards, a pencil, and a small box or envelope. Write a special new name on each card, such as “Delighted One” or “God’s Treasure,” and place them in the envelope. Ask each child to take one card home and read it to their family at dinner. Encourage them to talk about why God gives His people happy names.
Teacher Notes
For adults, Isaiah 62 is a picture of God’s faithful love for His people. Even when they were in ruins and feeling forgotten, God declared that He would not stay silent or rest until they were restored and joyful. The new names and the bridegroom imagery show a deep, personal commitment that goes beyond rescue to genuine delight.
When teaching children, avoid overstating the historical details or suggesting that every promise in this chapter applies to a specific modern situation. Keep the focus on the simple truth that God loves His people and rejoices over them, which children can understand and trust.
A Prayer to Close
Dear Father, thank You that You delight in us and never stop loving us. Thank You for the new names You give us that show we belong to You. Help us to remember that we are Your treasure and to pray for others the way the watchmen prayed for Jerusalem. Amen.
