Chapter Summary

The coming desolations of Jerusalem because of sin and the judgment of sinners.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 3

1. Who and what were Judah and Jerusalem putting their dependence on? (vs. 1-2)
2. How is human inadequacy being revealed in this chapter?
3. How are the people specifically being hostile towards God? How do you see this kind of hostility in the world today? Where do you see a need for God's intervention?
4. How do verses 2-3 parallel with verses 18-23? What do they have in common?
5. What does vs. 9 mean it says that they “proclaim their sin like Sodom”? (ESV) Why is this comparison made?
6. Why is God bringing His people to the point of desperation? How will this bring about redemption? Has God ever redeemed you by first taking something away from you?
7. How does knowing Israel's guilt affect the way you see God's restoration of His chosen people?
8. We see God stripping His people of all worldly things that they are dependent on. Is there anything in your life that you feel you are more dependent on than God? What makes it hard to put God above all worldly things? What would help and encourage you?
9. Why does God say “my people” in both verses 12 and 15. How do these verses contrast?
10. Who are the “daughters of Zion”? What does it mean that they “glanced wantonly”? (vs. 16, ESV)

Key Words/Phrase

Judgment, v. 13.

Characters

God, Isaiah.

Strong Verse(s)

10, 11.