Foundation Church

The eleventh chapter of Isaiah is a really important one in the context of the book as a whole. It outlines a definitive hope and a future reality for the people of God. As we examine hope as a major theme in Isaiah we are left needing to reflect upon its nature and it distinctive characteristics.

Discipleship Questions:

1. Why do you think this chapter is so important to Isaiah as a whole?

2. In verses 1-9 what stands out to you the most? Why?

3. How does understanding Jesus as the fulfillment of ‘The shoot of Jesse’ help us understand this passage?

4. What are the essential elements to making any promise a hopeful one?

5. How is Christian hope different than other worldly types of hope?

Discipleship Questions:

1. Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? If so, what kind do you make?
2. When you introduce yourself, what titles, or labels do you use to describe yourself.
3. When you introduce others, do you use the same categories of labels (occupations, relationships, achievements), or do you use others?
4. Who is God? (Write it down and have each person answer)
What does being a child of God mean and does it have standing versus other labels or titles you have or want?