JULY | WEEK 30
This week, we will continue our journey through the book of Isaiah, looking at chapters 53-57. Don’t forget to check out the Rooted Facebook page for a bit more discussion on each chapter.
Discussion Questions:
• Who is being referred to in Isaiah 53?
• How long will God’s love last for His people? (Isa. 54:10)
• What is the invitation for in Isaiah 55:1-2?
• What is the significance of foreigners and eunuchs in Isaiah 56:3-5? And what is God promising them?
• What does Isaiah 57:1-2 have to say about the death of the righteous?
Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:
• What is God's lament in Isaiah 48:17-19? – That Judah had not paid attention to all God had told them. If they had, their life would have been much different.
• Who is being spoken of in Isaiah 49:5-6? And what is he going to do? – This is the servant who is frequently mentioned in this portion of Isaiah: Jesus. And He will be a light, not just to Israel, but to all the world. The gospel is for all, Jew and Gentile alike.
• What is the contrast between verses 10 and 11 of Isaiah 50? What two kinds of people are mentioned? And their future? – The contrast is between those who fear the Lord and rely on God, and those who walk in their own light. Those who have created their own light will end up in torment.
• Who is God talking to in Isaiah 51:7-8? And what is His message to them? – The godly people who follow God and who seek to obey Him. They need not fear those who oppose them. Their enemies will not last. But those who experience God’s salvation will last for eternity.
• What is the good news that is referred to in Isaiah 52:7? Is it the same for us today? – This passage is used in the New Testament (Rom. 10:15) to refer to the good news of Jesus. And it is just as good for us today. And we are just as blessed when we share it.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and for the sacrifice Jesus made for me. As I study these chapters, help me to receive Your invitation with an open heart, trust in Your promises, and rest in Your grace instead of my own strength. Shape my life to reflect Your compassion, Your truth, and Your kingdom, so that I may walk faithfully with You each day. 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
Discussion Questions:
• Who is being referred to in Isaiah 53?
• How long will God’s love last for His people? (Isa. 54:10)
• What is the invitation for in Isaiah 55:1-2?
• What is the significance of foreigners and eunuchs in Isaiah 56:3-5? And what is God promising them?
• What does Isaiah 57:1-2 have to say about the death of the righteous?
Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:
• What is God's lament in Isaiah 48:17-19? – That Judah had not paid attention to all God had told them. If they had, their life would have been much different.
• Who is being spoken of in Isaiah 49:5-6? And what is he going to do? – This is the servant who is frequently mentioned in this portion of Isaiah: Jesus. And He will be a light, not just to Israel, but to all the world. The gospel is for all, Jew and Gentile alike.
• What is the contrast between verses 10 and 11 of Isaiah 50? What two kinds of people are mentioned? And their future? – The contrast is between those who fear the Lord and rely on God, and those who walk in their own light. Those who have created their own light will end up in torment.
• Who is God talking to in Isaiah 51:7-8? And what is His message to them? – The godly people who follow God and who seek to obey Him. They need not fear those who oppose them. Their enemies will not last. But those who experience God’s salvation will last for eternity.
• What is the good news that is referred to in Isaiah 52:7? Is it the same for us today? – This passage is used in the New Testament (Rom. 10:15) to refer to the good news of Jesus. And it is just as good for us today. And we are just as blessed when we share it.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for Your unfailing love and for the sacrifice Jesus made for me. As I study these chapters, help me to receive Your invitation with an open heart, trust in Your promises, and rest in Your grace instead of my own strength. Shape my life to reflect Your compassion, Your truth, and Your kingdom, so that I may walk faithfully with You each day. 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