Isaiah Chapter 29 Summary
Warnings to Judah and Jerusalem of impending discipline. The blessing after the final deliverance.
Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 29
- In context, we can see that verses 3-4 are not literal, but that a foreign nation is encamping around its enemies. What does this teach us about how God works in the world through other instruments?
- Can you think of another passage that mentions God's voice, thunder, fire, and an earthquake in the Bible?
- Verses 9-10 mention drunkenness, as did chapter 28. In that chapter, drunkenness referred to pride. How is the metaphor of drunkenness used differently here? How is this a fitting metaphor for what the author is saying?
- Verse 13 describes the condition that causes people to be unable to understand God's word in verses 11-12. How is this a warning for us today? What steps can we take to ensure we are hearing God's voice in His word?
- What kinds of wisdom are contrasted in verse 14? How does this help us as we seek wisdom today?
- What are the metaphors in verse 4, and what is their purpose in the passage?
- What is the drastic change in verses 5-6? What do you think has brought about this change, and how do these verses bolster our hope and trust in God?
- Verse 7 says that the distress will, in hindsight, be like a dream of the night. How can this help us have contentment and trust in the difficult things we go through today?
- Rhetorical questions are asked by the wicked in verse 15. What is their true answer? What does this contribute to our understanding of a proper fear of the Lord?
- What does verse 16 teach us about how to properly see our Creator? What specific areas of your life today would this apply to?
Key Words/Phrase
Woe, v. 1.
Characters
God, David, Abraham.
Strong Verse(s)
15, 18, 19, 24.
