Isaiah - Chapter-28

Chapter Summary

Woe of Ephriam due to drunkenness. Prediction of Assyrian captivity of Ephriam. Ephriam's fate a warning to Judah.

Why do you think the pride described in verse 1 is such a threat to God? In your answer, make reference to God's character that is described in verse 2.
Verse 5 describes a good crown that contrasts with the bad crown of verse 1. What do you think the metaphors of the crowns represent? What would be examples of these good and bad crowns today?
Verse 16 is quoted in Romans 9:33 and 1 Peter 2:6. Can you explain the line of thought in Isaiah through to how it is reused in the New Testament?
Verse 17 says that the tools of punishment are justice and righteousness. How does this correct a view of divine punishment as evil?
Verse 24 uses an agriculture metaphor. What is it saying and how is it applied to God's work in the passage?
What does verse 29 teach about God's character? How is this insight related to the divine judgement in the passage? Is this surprising to you or not?
What do you think is the speaker's point in using the shocking imagery in verse 7-8? Why would they want to shame the people they are talking about?
Is the depiction of prideful people in verses 7-8 similar or different to the way prideful people see themselves? How can these verses help us correct pride in our own life?
In verse 5, how does judgement of the wicked benefit the remnant of God's people? Are there examples of this in our own culture?
Why is it important in verse 7 that the leaders are part of the problem as well? What examples of the danger of faulty leadership can you think of today?

Woe, v. 1.

God.

6, 16.