Chapter Summary

Predictions of the Syrian invasion and of the desolations of Judah and Israel.

Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 8

1. How does Isaiah's writing style contrast from chapter 7? What shift does he make?
2. How does 7:14-17 parallel with 8:1-4? What themes do you see in each set of verses?
3. What significance does the name of Isaiah's son hold? How does it relate to the overall message of the chapter?
4. How are the waters of Shiloah described? How does this description reflect God's faithfulness to His people? How does it contrast with the river that comes as a result of rebellion?
5. What does Isaiah mean when he said the Lord spoke with “His strong hand upon him”? (vs. 11, ESV)
6. Is there a difference between the fear of The Lord and fearing The Lord's wrath? Explain why.
7. How does Isaiah submit himself and his children to The Lord?
8. How can you honor The Lord of Hosts as Holy?
9. What does it mean for God to dwell on Mount Zion?
10. What is the difference between the voice of mediums and necromancers and the voice of God?

Key Words/Phrase

Trouble and darkness, v. 22.

Characters

God, Israel, Uriah, Zechariah, Maher, Shalal-hash-baz, Rezin, sons of Remaliah.

Strong Verse(s)

9, 10, 19, 20.