Chapter Summary

Christ's Kingdom set up on earth with Israel restored, the Beast of hell. Satan's fall and doom. Babylon's final Judgment.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 14

1. Isaiah 14 opens with that God will have compassion on Jacob and will again choose Israel. Which is a stronger statement to you about God, He repeatedly punishes Israel or that He forgives Israel after the punishment? Explain your answer.
2. Isaiah prophesied the return of Israel after the exile to Babylon in chapter 14. Isaiah says that sojourners or other countries will bring the children of Israel back to Israel which happens. What does the use of foreign countries to restore Israel demonstrate about God's sovereignty? How is this encouraging to a believer in today's society?
3. God uses Babylon to bring destruction upon Israel and carry the nation off into exile. However, beginning in Isaiah 14:4 it is prophesied that Israel will taunt Babylon upon their return to the land. How does this align with many people's sense of fairness and humility?
4. Isaiah 14:8 reads, "The cypresses rejoice at you, the cedars of Lebanon, saying, ‘Since you were laid low, no woodcutter comes up against us." Isaiah 14:3 mentions that this is part of the taunt against the king of Babylon. What does this analogy mean and how is it important to the life of the believer?
5. Isaiah prophecies about a future king of Babylon in Isaiah 14:12-20. Jeremiah 51:53, Amos 9:12, Matthew 11:23, and Luke 10:15 all use similar language speaking of rulers and countries. Who is Isaiah speaking about in his prophecies and how do we know? Are these prophecies only speaking about one king or country? Are the prophecies speaking of a human being or a spiritual entity? How do we know?
6. In Isaiah 14:13-14, Isaiah describes the king of Babylon as trying to make himself like God. For many, this is this greatest example of pride. What are some ways pride manifests itself in our lives? Can you give an example where pride was good?
7. Isaiah issues a prophecy of destruction against four nations in Isaiah 14 and beginning 15. Those nations are Babylon, Assyria, Philistia, and Moab. What do these nations have in common with one another? What is the lesson that modern nations should learn from the prophecies?
8. King James Version and New King James Version says that Lucifer, son of the morning has fallen from heaven in Isaiah 14:12. The English Standard Version says the Day Star, son of Dawn has fallen from heaven. This can be a significant change because church history and tradition has equated this to be the quintessential verse to show Lucifer/Satan's rebellion and fall from heaven. After viewing this disparity between translations, what importance does a translation of the Bible play in a believer's development and their faith?
9. Isaiah writes in Isaiah 14:24 "The LORD of hosts has sworn: “As I have planned, so shall it be, and as I have purposed, so shall it stand," concerning Assyria's future destruction. God had the destruction of Assyria planned and nothing would be able to change it. What does this say about God's sovereignty? How should God's sovereignty affect the believer?
10. In Isaiah 14:32, it is written that the afflicted of his people shall find refuge in Zion, a traditional synonym for Israel. We know that Israel is fixing to be taken into exile. If the nation ceases to exist, what is God's afflicted people to take refuge in?

Key Words/Phrase

Rest, v. 7.

Characters

God.

Strong Verse(s)

7, 27.