Isaiah Chapter 31 Summary

Judah again warned against the Egyptian alliance. Jehovah's defense of Jerusalem.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 31

  1. How does Israel demonstrate a lack of trust in the LORD? Why does God say this is a foolish strategy in the end?
  2. When God pronounces woe upon a people group, what does that term entail? Can you think of any instances when Jesus used this term? Against whom and why?
  3. Did they make a wise or expedient alliance? How might a Jewish leader argue in favor of those alliances? Can you remember a time that you opted to take an expedient route?
  4. What is the difference between a decision made in the wisdom of God or man? Why should it matter if the result remains the same?
  5. What are God's revealed names in this chapter? How do His attributes compare to Egypt or the nations?
  6. God compares Himself to a lion protecting His kill and to birds hovering. What does this communicate about God's relationship to His city, Jerusalem?
  7. What does biblical repentance look like? How does God want Jerusalem to repent?
  8. Ultimately, why do we struggle to depend on the Lord? How do you find yourself relying on man's wisdom as opposed to God's?
  9. How can we gather godly counsel in our daily decision-making? What does indecisiveness reveal about your heart?
  10. When we face dangers or opposition, how can the gospel refocus our hope? How can God use our mistakes to benefit others in their life choices?

Key Words/Phrase

Trust in man, v. 1.

Characters

God.

Strong Verse(s)

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