Chapter Summary

Promises to Cyrus for Israel's sake. Proof of God's eternal power and sovereignty. Encouragement to believing Jews. Doom of idol worshippers.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 45

1. What does Isaiah mean by the treasures of darkness? What could that mean for us?
2. What are some ways in the passage God describes his power?
3. What does this passage say about God as creator? How is the Trinity involved?
4. How many times is the phrase "There is no other" mentioned? What does it imply in the passage?
5. How does creation declare the glory of God? What are some examples?
6. How many times is the word "I" mentioned? What is the major significance of the word I?
7. How can one find hope and salvation in the Lord?
8. What do we learn about God and his relationship with Israel?
9. What have we learned about God in verse 19?
10. What does God promise to those who seek him? What do we learn about God and his promises in the passage?

Key Words/Phrase

Jehovah omnipotent.

Characters

God, Christ, Cyrus.

Strong Verse(s)

9, 18, 22, 24.