Take it Home | 07.28.24

1. Why does talk of judgment create such a reaction in people?  What feelings does it create?
2. What areas does judgment touch in verses 1-6?
3. Read: Genesis 25:19-34 & Isaiah 34:5-15.
4. Why Edom?  Who are they? What did they do to draw God’s rage?  

Take it Home | 07.21.24

1. What is the background to this text?
2. Read Isaiah 30:18. What does this tell us about God?  
3. What does 33:7-12 tell us about human wisdom?
4. What does it teach us about the consequences of human pride?
5. How does this text point us to Jesus?  Focus on verses 23-24.

Take it Home | 07.14.24

1. How is Isaiah chapter 32 fulfilled in Jesus? 
2. What are some of the characteristics of the King’s rule pictured in this chapter?
3. What kind of transformation will the King bring in verses 3-What point is driven home in the poem of verses 6-8. 
4. Isaiah points us to the coming King, the new society, and the blessings He brings as he pours out His Spirit. What blessings do we find in verses 15 - 20.

Take it Home | 07.07.24
1. Read John 16:33. How does this verse relate to the theological themes in Isaiah 31? How should the reality that Jesus has overcome the world shape the way we face trials and persecutions? How does this verse help us see the foolishness of looking to false saviors for security?
2. What does Isaiah 31:6-7 teach us about the call and message of the gospel?
3. In what way should the news that God will swiftly execute justice bring us comfort as his people? How does this relate to (and not contradict!) the call to love our enemies?

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Take it Home | 06.16.24

1. Why are spiritual disciplines so important?  And what are the dangers in neglecting them?
2. What are the three primary areas are offerings go according to the Scriptures?  
3. Read: Acts 2:44-45; 1 John 3:17; Galatians 6:9-10; 1 Timothy 5:17-18; Luke 12:33-34; 1 Cor. 9:6-14; Ephesians 4:28; James 1:27; Philippians 4:15-18
4. How is giving to God an act of worship?

Take it Home | 06.09.24

1. How is spiritual blindness a deliberate decision?  How is it a form of divine judgment?  How is the absolute control of God in the world highlighted in this text?
2. From this passage alone what evidence do you see of hard-heartedness?  Spiritual blindness?
3. What does this text teach us about God?  What does it teach us about humanity?
4. What does Lebanon represent in this passage?
5. What does God’s work bring about?  Read Isaiah 29:17-24.  Do you see an enjoinment thread?  Does this text touch on spirituality?  What does it talk about socially?  Are the covenant people of God highlighted?

Take it Home | 06.02.24

1. How is spiritual blindness a deliberate decision?  How is it a form of divine judgment?
2. From this passage alone what evidence do you see of hard-heartedness?  Spiritual blindness?
3. Reread Isaiah 29:15-16.  What are the dangers of being absorbed with human wisdom?
4. What does Lebanon represent in this passage?
5. What does God’s work bring about?  Read Isaiah 29:17-24.

Take it Home | 05.26.24

1. Read: Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 1:22; 13:1; 14:9; 21:24. What do we learn about the “scoffer” from these texts?
2. What are some of the dangers of taking refuge in a lie?
3. Why is God’s work sometimes “tender” and sometimes “painful”?

Take it Home | 05.19.24

1. When have you experienced God working in your life in a strange or unexpected way?
2. What are some examples of taking refuge in a lie?
3. What would you say to someone who seems to be shutting their ears to God- either a believer or an unbeliever?
4. What are you tempted to rely on other than God?

Take it Home | 05.12.24

1. Read the OT and NT Scripture readings.  How can Jesus say he is the true vine?  How can we be a fruitful vine?  Now read Mark 11:12-25 and 12:1-12.  What do these texts teach you about God’s beloved vineyard?
2. Notice the nations in verses 4-6. They are no longer invading God’s vineyard but invited in for peace and protection. Now read Genesis 12:2-3 (the promises to Abraham). Any connection?
3. Read the “trumpet passages” of the Bible. (Lev. 25:8; Exodus 19:13; 1 Thess. 4:16). What connection do they all have? (Hint: Freedom, worship, salvation, Jesus as key)
4. What does Leviathan represent in this passage. What does Leviathan represent in Psalm 74:14 & Job 3:8? What about Job 41:1 and Psalm 104:26?
5. How does this text glorify and exalt our Triune God? How does it point you to Jesus?

Take it Home | 05.05.24

1. How has Isaiah’s attitude changed from chapter 24 to chapter 25?  Specifically in praise (24:16 & 25:1).  What does chapter 26 lay down as the posture for a follower of God? 
2. Make five observations from Isaiah 26:1-6.  Is the proud city still a theme?  What does this lofty city represent?
3. Resurrection is a theme in chapter 26.  Read the following passages this week.  (Mark 16:1-8; John 11:21-27; 1 Cor. 15:12-23; Rom. 8:11; John 20:11-18; Acts 17:30-31; 1 Cor. 15:3-7; 1 Peter 1:3-9; Matt. 28:1-10; 1 Thess. 4:13-18; John 5:25-29; Romans 14:8-9; Luke 24:13-49; 1 Cor. 15:50-58)
4. What do you see in chapter 26 that moves you to praise God?  How does this text point you to Jesus?

Take it Home | 04.28.24

1. How has Isaiah’s attitude changed from chapter 24 to chapter 25?  Specifically in praise (24:16 & 25:1).
2. Make five observations from Isaiah 25:1-5.  Is the proud city still a theme?  What does this lofty city represent?
3. In Isaiah 25:6-8 a celebration banquet is in view.  What does this banquet represent?  Who is the host of this banquet?  Who is it for?  Read: Luke 14:15-24; 2 Timothy 1:10; 1 Corinthians 15:25-26, 51-57; Revelation 21:4)
4. What do you see in verses 9-12?  Who is praising God in this section?  Draw two applications for life from this section.

Take it Home | 04.21.24

1. What observations can you make about the first six verses of chapter 24?  What point is being driven home?
2. What pictures are used in verses 7-12 to highlight God’s judgment?
3. What do we make of the section that focuses on worship and God’s glory (vv.13-16)? What is Isaiah’s attitude? Why?
4. Divine action is the focus of verses 17-22. What observations do you see in this section? What would you say is the focus of this section?
5. The glory of God is often defined as, the infinite beauty and greatness of God’s manifold perfections. The grandeur of his many perfections on display in creation and in redemption. It is also defined as the praise and honor showered upon his name.  How is God’s glory put on display in this chapter?

Take it Home | 04.14.24

1. Considering Chapters 13-23, in what ways has God given Judah every reason to trust him?  What evidence would you give for chapter 23?
2. How can wealth breed an attitude of self-sufficiency?  
3. Is wealth or pride the ultimate offence in this text?
4. How is God’s great power put on display in this chapter?  How does this bring you comfort?

Take it Home | 04.07.24

1. Considering Chapters 13-23, in what ways has God given Judah every reason to trust him?  In chapter 22 contrast Judah’s actions with Isaiah’s.  
2. Why self-sufficiency such a dangerous sin?  How is it a salvation by works?
3. In what ways is the slogan “Eat drink and be merry for tomorrow we die” a broken worldview perspective?
4. Review: Define the Day of the Lord.  How does this day create in you both hope and a push for faithful obedience?

Take it Home | 03.31.24

1. What are the three interlacing themes of 1 John?  What is John’s primary purpose in this letter? Read 1 John 5:13.
2. How would you address a person who says there is no such thing as sin?  Or a person that tries to downplay it as not that bad?
3. How does Jesus’ work on the cross give you strength and assurance in light of your sin?  What does it mean for Jesus to be our advocate?  What does propitiation mean?
4. How has the resurrection change your life?  By faith have you embraced the risen Savior as your only hope for salvation and a right standing with God?  Has the resurrection radically shaped your life?  Does its truth continue to mold every facet of it?  Does His love and patience move you?
5. Does the resurrection give you hope and strength in this world right here… right now?

Take it Home | 03.24.24

1. Where do people try and find their security?  How are catastrophes a wakeup call?
2. Read James 4:4 & 2 Corinthians 6:14-15.  How should these verses shape us?  How do you keep yourself on course?  Loving God and fighting against the world the flesh and the devil?
3. What does this block (Isaiah 13-23) teach us about history?  About God’s sovereignty?  About His judgments? About his love and pursuit of His people? About trust?  About tribulations and trials?

Take it Home | 03.17.24

1. Where do people try and find their security?  How are catastrophes a wakeup call?
2. We are not little Isaiah's. We are not prophets of God. But, we are called to share God’s word with people around us.  Why is it so difficult to bring God’s Word effectively to a spiritually blind and insensitive generation? How do you move forward considering all this?  
3. Read 1 Corinthians 4:9-10 & 2 Corinthians 12:15. What do these verses help us see about faithful evangelism?
4. How does 1 John 2:15-17 shape us as followers of Christ?

Take it Home | 03.10.24

1. Make 5 observations about God’s judgement from the text.  What do you see concerning religious collapse, economic collapse, and political collapse?
2. What warnings do we find in this text concerning false saviors?  What false saviors do people put their trust in today?
3. How many times is the phrase, “In that day” used?  What connection does it have with Isaiah 2:2-4.  What connections does this text have with the Abrahamic covenant (Gen 12)?
4. How does this text point us to Jesus?  Both the judgment and the salvation elements?

Take it Home | 03.03.24

1. What does Isa. 17-18 teach us about the connection between pride and idolatry?
2. What are some of the idols that you look to for help, hope, and security? How do you plan to put these idols to death by the Spirit?
3. Read through Ps. 121. What does this text teach about who God is? How does this psalm relate to Isa. 17:7-8?
4. What does it look like to actively look to God for help, hope, and security in our lives as his people?