Chapter Summary

Jehovah's everlasting salvation

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 55

1. What covenant is God talking about in verse 3? What is the significance of King David in this passage and how it relates to Isaiah's time?
2. What does God promise for those that "listen" (HCSB) to Him? What does it mean for us to listen to God?
3. How does God have compassion on the "wicked" (HCSB) and "sinful one" (HCSB)? In what ways has God demonstrated His compassion to you?
4. How can we lay hold of the promise God gives in verse 11? What does this tell us about the power and purpose of God's Word?
5. Does there appear to be a sense of urgency in verse 6? What is the importance of this statement? What does this teach us about the urgency of obedience in our own spiritual lives?
6. What do verses 1 and 2 teach us about God's provision? How does this encourage us to live from day to day as God's people?
7. How are God's "ways" (HCBS) and "thoughts" (HCSB) different from ours? What does this mean for our lives? How should we respond to God in light of this passage?
8. How do we see an example of God's global heart in verse 5? What does this teach us about God's plan for both Israel and the world?
9. What is the significance of the metaphors used in verses 12-13? How are they an "everlasting sign" (HCSB) of God, and what do they mean? How does God's everlasting nature give you hope and peace?
10. How many times do you see the word "everlasting" (HCSB) in this chapter? What does this teach us about God, and what does it teach us about His love for us?

Key Words/Phrase

Come,vv. 1, 3, 6

Characters

God, Christ.

Strong Verse(s)

1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11