Isaiah Chapter 6 Summary

Isaiah's transforming vision and his new commission.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 6

  1. How are the seraphim described? Why did even they cover their faces before the Lord in worship?
  2. What does it mean to be holy? How has God revealed His holiness to His people?
  3. The whole earth is to be filled with God's glory! How would you describe the whole earth as being a sanctuary of worship to God?
  4. Vs. 5 is the first time we see Isaiah speak his own words. Why is he overwhelmed by the sight of God?
  5. How does Isaiah's woe of confession contrast with the worship of the seraphim?
  6. How does God respond to Isaiah's confession? What did coal represent in that day?
  7. How soon after was Isaiah's sin atoned for? How can you apply the swift and immediate atonement to your own life?
  8. Isaiah received grace from God. How did that grace impact his response to God asking, “Whom shall I send?” (vs. 8, ESV)? How has receiving God's grace impacted the way you respond to God's voice?
  9. What does God mean in verse 10 when He tells Isaiah to say, “Make the heart of this people dull, and their ears heavy, and blind their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed”?
  10. While Isaiah was obedient, it was not a pretty task he was called to. Has God ever given you a difficult task? How does Isaiah teach us to trust and obey God even when it is hard?

Key Words/Phrase

Vision, v. 5.

Characters

God, Isaiah.

Strong Verse(s)

8