Isaiah - Chapter-1

Chapter Summary

Charge against Israel for their ingratitude and degeneration. Call to repentance and reformation.

Why does Isaiah call upon the heavens and earth to serve as a witness of what the Lord has spoken? (vs 1)
How does the analogy in verse 3 reflect Israel's heart towards God?
In verse 4, Isaiah refers to God as the “Holy One of Israel“. How does this help us understand the context for God's anger?
Why did Israel continue to rebel? What did Isaiah mean when he said “the whole head is sick in the whole heart faint”? (vs. 5, ESV)
In verse 15, the hands that were raised in prayer and worship were “full of blood” because they were trying to manipulate God and were not caring for those in need. How does this change the way you think about prayer and worship? How does it change the way you serve people made in God's Image?
After reading verse 17, who would you say is being called to take part in such a work? What are some small steps you can take to respond in obedience to this verse?
How does the image depicted in verse 18 help us understand redemption from sin?
What do you notice about the way Isaiah relays his message in this chapter? How do you hear/read his tone? How does this shape the way you understand the passage?
In verses 24 & 25, it says God will “smelt away the dross”. (ESV) What does this mean? What was God's purpose in it?
Without repentance, what is Israel destined to? How does the Lord offer a way out?
Isaiah is speaking from a vision, not from a lost temper. How does this affect the way we receive his message?