Thursday, January 4, 2018

Isaiah, Week 6, Day 5: Isaiah 33

 Day Five: Read Isaiah 33 

 1. Upon whom is the final woe pronounced? Assyria

 2. Find the words "salvation" or "save" in this chapter. Give verses.

Isa 33:2  But LORD, be merciful to us, for we have waited for You. Be our strong arm each day and our salvation in times of trouble.

Isa 33:6  In that day He will be your sure foundation, providing a rich store of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD will be your treasure. 

Isa 33:22  For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.

 3. How is the Lord described in verses 5-6? Is He all of these things to you? righteous and just, sure foundation, rich store of salvation, wisdom, knowledge.  Yes.

 4. What roles does God have in our lives according to verse 22? judge, law giver, king, savior


Day Six: Read Isaiah 34-35 

 1. From Isaiah 34:1-7, how will God judge evil? He will completely destroy nations (v2) The dead will be left unburied and their mountains full of blood (v 3).  The heavens will melt away and stars fall from the sky (v 4).  When He has finished this work, His sword will fall on Edom "the nation I have  marked for destruction (v5). The land will be soaked with  blood (v7).

 2. From Isaiah 34:8-17, what guarantee do you have that the day of the Lord's vengeance will come? Give the verse.  v 16  "No one of these shall fail, none shall want her mate: for my mouth it hath commanded, and his spirit, it hath gathered them."  v 17 "He hath cast the lot for them."

 3. How does this knowledge encourage you to share the gospel with unbelievers? (See 2 Corinthians 5:18-21)  We are ambassadors for Christ. 

 4. According to Chapter 35, what will be restored in the final kingdom? Give verses.  The land itself will have what it needs to bloom (35:2)  Sight.  Hearing, Physical Ability, Speech (v5-6)  A highway for the righteous with no dangers (8-9), joy will be characteristic of saints (v10).

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