Isaiah Chapter 31 Summary
Judah again warned against the Egyptian alliance. Jehovah's defense of Jerusalem.
Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 31
- How does Israel demonstrate a lack of trust in the LORD? Why does God say this is a foolish strategy in the end?
- 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?
- 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?
- 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?
- What are God's revealed names in this chapter? How do His attributes compare to Egypt or the nations?
- 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?
- What does biblical repentance look like? How does God want Jerusalem to repent?
- 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?
- How can we gather godly counsel in our daily decision-making? What does indecisiveness reveal about your heart?
- 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)
1