This week, we will continue through the first half of Isaiah, covering chapters 9 through 13.


Discussion Questions:

As you read this week, here are some questions to help you explore the truths contained in these chapters.

• Who is going to reign on David’s throne forever? (Isa. 9:7, Luke 1:31-33)

• Why does God pronounce woe on the Assyrians? (Isa. 10:5-7)

• What is the significance of the wolf lying down with the lamb in Isaiah 11:6?

• What ‘day’ is being referred to in Isaiah 12:1, 4?

• What is “the day of the Lord?” And what will it be like? (Isa. 13:6, 9)


Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:

• What does the cloud by day and fire by night remind you of? (Isa. 4:4-5) – The pillar of cloud and fire that accompanied Israel during the journey from Egypt to Canaan, representing God’s presence with them.

• Isaiah 5:1-6 and Matthew 21:33-41 both refer to vineyards. How are they similar? And how do they differ? – In both, the vineyards represent Israel. In Isaiah, it is the nation itself (the vineyard) that is punished. In Matthew, it is the nation's leaders who lose their place.

• If God looked for volunteers to do a challenging task, would you be like Isaiah? (Isa 6:8) Or more like Moses? (Exodus 4:13) – I am afraid my initial reaction would be more like Moses, looking at why I am not qualified rather than why, with God’s help, I can do whatever He gives me to do.

• Matthew quoted Isaiah 7:14 regarding Jesus’ birth. But what was its significance when Isaiah first shared it with King Ahaz? (Isa. 7:10-16) – It was a sign that the nations he feared would soon no longer be a threat.

• Isaiah 8:11-15 describes two groups. What distinguishes them? And what does God become to them? – Those who fear the Lord will have no reason to worry about the things that the world worries about. But those who do not fear the Lord will be crushed and broken by the Lord (using the things they fear).


Prayer: Lord, thank you for speaking to me through Your Word. As I’ve seen Your promise of a King who reigns forever, help me to trust in Your rule over my life. In a world that feels uncertain, remind me that You are still on the throne.
Teach me to live with both humility and hope - aware of Your justice, yet confident in Your salvation. Shape my heart to fear You above all else, and to find peace in Your presence. As I go through my day, help me carry this truth with me: You are at work, and Your kingdom will come in full. Amen.


Helpful Resources:


• Rooted Facebook Group for online sharing and further exploration 


• Bible Project Old Testament overview videos 

• Bible Gateway, a Bible app with many translations and some other free helps

• A Clay Jar Devotionals