Isaiah 53-66
Isaiah 52:13-53:12: The Suffering Servant
Ø What things stand out to you about this description of the Messiah?
Ø What do you think was the most traumatic part of Jesus’ suffering; the physical abuse or the fact that He carried all our sins on the cross? Thoughts?
Ø Why does Isaiah state that “it was the Lord’s will to crush Him and cause Him to suffer”?
Isaiah 54: The Future Glory of Zion
Ø Why is Israel’s future so bright?
Ø Do you think this prophecy has happened or is it still future? Why?
Ø What does this tell us about the promises of God? Application for us?
Isaiah 55:1-56:8: Invitation to the Thirsty
Ø Even though God choose Israel to be His people, did they also have a choice in the matter? Application for us?
Ø Does verse 6 seem to give a time limit to seeking the Lord? Application?
Ø What does it mean to “turn to the Lord”?
Ø Does the salvation of the Lord extend to those who are not Israelites?
Isaiah 56:9-57:21: God’s Accusations Against the Wicked
Ø List the sins of the wicked in this passage. Do you see any correlation to our world today?
Ø Where, according to this chapter, does God live?
Ø Why does God limit His judgment and pour out His grace?
Isaiah 58: True Fasting
Ø Why did God reject Israel’s fasting? Application?
Ø How does God define fasting? Application?
Isaiah 59: Sin, Confession, and Redemption
Ø What separates God’s people from Himself?
Ø What is the remedy for the people of Israel? For us?
Ø What was the covenant God gave to His people? Has He kept that covenant? Have the people?
Isaiah 60: The Glory of Zion
Ø Why will all the nations flock to Zion? Explain the Light.
Ø Does this description of Zion sound like anything that has happened yet?
Ø To what do verses 18-22 refer?
Isaiah 61-62: The Year of the Lord’s Favor
Ø To whom does the prophecy in verses 1-3 refer?
Ø What will the world like when Jesus is reigning on earth?
Ø What will be the response of God’s people during this time period?
Ø What will Jerusalem be like during this period?
Isaiah 63:1-64:12: God’s Day of Vengeance and Redemption
Ø Is there coming a day when God’s vengeance will be poured out on all the nations who have rejected Him? Application?
Ø Why did God not totally destroy Israel? Application for us?
Ø Does anyone have any “righteousness” that can earn them the forgiveness of the Lord?
Ø What is the only thing that brings forgiveness?
Isaiah 65: Judgment and Salvation
Ø Who sought out the people of Israel? Did they seek Him? Application?
Ø God promises a new heaven and a new earth. Do you believe this is a literal prophecy yet to come?
Ø What differences will there be in this new creation over what is in the present creation?
Isaiah 66: Judgment and Hope
Ø Who is the one whom God esteems? Application?
Ø What is the hope that is given to the Israelites who follow God? Application?
Ø Do you see this passage as referring to believers today?
Ø What is the hope that is given to those of us who believe?
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