This week, we will continue through the first half of Isaiah, covering chapters 24 through 28. These chapters primarily deal with the future of Judah, especially its coming judgment.

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Discussion Questions:

• Who are the powers in the heavens who are being punished? (Isa. 24:21) And what is it they might have done?

• What is Isaiah 25:6-8 describing?

• What dead will not live? (Isa. 26:14) And which dead will live? (Isa. 26:19)

• Who or what is Leviathan? (Isa. 27:1)

• What is the covenant with death that the people of Jerusalem had entered into? (Isa. 28:14-15) And what is God’s response to their covenant? (Isa. 28:18-19)



Some Answers to Last Week's Questions:

• What day is Isaiah 19:23-25 looking forward to?  What will the world be like then? – It is looking forward to peace in the Middle East. This will come about in the last days when God renews all things.

• Did God really have Isaiah go around naked for three years? (Isa. 20:2-3) What purpose did this serve? – It appears like He did. During this time, Isaiah served as a living example of the fate that was awaiting Egypt and Cush.

• Why has Isaiah’s hope turned into fear? (Isa. 21:4) 2 Kgs. 20:12-13 can help with this. – Israel was trusting in Babylon’s help in defending against Assyria. But with Babylon’s defeat, that hope was gone.

• Isaiah 22 is describing the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians. What does Isaiah 22:8-11 say about where the people of Jerusalem fell short in their defense? – They were trusting in their own preparations rather than in God’s help.

• Isaiah 23 describes the destruction of the city of Tyre. Who is it that planned for this destruction? (Isa. 23:8-9) – While human kings planned their campaigns against Tyre, it was God who had made the plans and put them into the hearts of the human kings who executed His plans.



Prayer: Lord, I come to You with an open heart. Quiet my thoughts and help me truly listen.
As I read Your Word, teach me what is true, show me what needs to change, and draw me closer to You. Where I’ve trusted in myself, gently correct me. Where I’ve been distracted or distant, bring me back. Give me a humble spirit - ready to learn, ready to respond. Speak, Lord…Your servant is listening. 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