Chapter Summary

The commission to invade Judah and its execution. Threatening of the invaders ruin after serving God's purpose. New encouragement given to God's people.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 10

1. What sins/offenses were being made against God?
2. How did Assyria perceive their attack? (Vs. 7-8)
3. What comparison is being made in verses 8-11?
4. How does Isaiah paint the picture of God's purpose with Assyria?
5. How does God respond to Assyria? Would His response affect Judah in anyway? Briefly explain your response.
6. Who is intended to learn from the encounters that take place in this chapter? How did you learn from it?
7. What kind of language does Isaiah use in verse 17? How do you think the people would have perceived that verse?
8. What themes do you see in God's use of a sinful nation?
9. In verse 24, God told the people of Judah to not be afraid. Why?
10. What does it mean in verse 27 when Isaiah says the Lord's yoke would be “broken, because of the fat”? (ESV) How did the people in that day understand the term "yoke"? What does this verse reveal to us about God's disposition towards His people?

Key Words/Phrase

Indignation, v. 25.

Characters

God.

Strong Verse(s)

33