Isaiah Chapter 8 Summary
Predictions of the Syrian invasion and of the desolations of Judah and Israel.
Discussion Questions for Isaiah, Chapter 8
- How does Isaiah's writing style contrast with Chapter 7? What shift does he make?
- How do 7:14-17 and 8:1-4 parallel each other? What themes do you see in each set of verses?
- What significance does the name of Isaiah's son hold? How does it relate to the overall message of the chapter?
- 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?
- What does Isaiah mean when he said the Lord spoke with "His strong hand upon him"? (vs. 11, ESV)
- Is there a difference between the fear of the Lord and fearing the Lord's wrath? Explain why.
- How does Isaiah submit himself and his children to the Lord?
- How can you honor the Lord of Hosts as holy?
- What does it mean for God to dwell on Mount Zion?
- What is the difference between the voices 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.
