Chapter Summary

Prophecy of the Davidic Kingdom and restoration of Israel.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 11

1. Isaiah 11 contains a prophecy concerning Jesus and is cited in multiple spots in the New Testament. David is promise an eternal heir in 2 Samuel 7. Why then does Isaiah make reference to Jesse, David's father, in the prophecy concerning Jesus in Isaiah 11?
2. Isaiah 11:3 mentions to take delight in the fear of the Lord. How does delight in the fear of the Lord manifest itself in life of believer?
3. Isaiah 11:3 says about Jesus, "He shall not judge by what his eyes see, or decide disputes by what his ears hear." What does Jesus judge by if He does not judge by what His eyes see or what He hears? How can we believe that Jesus's judgement is righteous and true? How shall we base our decisions we make in our life?
4. Isaiah 11 describes a time period where natural enemies are able to live together in peace. What prevents this from taking place now? When, if ever, do you think natural enemies will be able to live together in peace?
5. Isaiah 11:9 says the earth is full of the knowledge of the Lord. How is this used to bring about the salvation of humankind?
6. The second half of Isaiah describes the Lord gathering the remnants of His people a second time. Isaiah wrote this before Jerusalem fell to Babylon. This is also written after the description of Jesus. When will this "gathering" take place? How do you think God will accomplish this since it mentions all of the known nations of the time and not a single nation?
7. Isaiah 11:3 prophesied the Spirit of the Lord resting upon the Lord. This is fulfilled in all four gospels when the dove lands upon Jesus at his baptism. What is the significance of this prophecy being fulfilled in a believer's life?
8. It is written in Isaiah 11:3 that the Spirit of wisdom, understanding, counsel, might, and knowledge came upon Christ. Is it possible for a believer to receive these gifts? If so, how does the believer receive them?
9. Isaiah 11:4 reads, "but with righteousness he shall judge the poor". Why would the poor need to be judged?
10. Isaiah 11 describes a time of upcoming peace after prophecies of destruction in earlier chapters in Isaiah. Why is this prophecy important to the believers of God? Why is it significant to the children of Israel? Why is it important to the Gentile believers later?

Key Words/Phrase

Kingdom.

Characters

Christ, Holy Spirit.

Strong Verse(s)

4, 5, 9.