Grace Chapel, EPC

Interact Questions 2 Kings 18 introduces us to King Hezekiah. Read verses 1-8 and describe in your own words what kind of king he was. Isaiah first mentions King Hezekiah in chapter 36. Read verses 1-10 and describe the setting. King Hezekiah’s representatives make a request of the Assyrian commander in Isaiah 36:11 – what is it? How does the commander respond? Isaiah 37 describes King Hezekiah’s response to meeting with the Assyrian commander. What was it? After hearing the […]

Interact Questions Chapter 28 begins a new section that is continued through Chapter 29. What is the theme? Verse 1 identifies Jerusalem as “Ariel” which means “altar/hearth,” or the place of an ever-burning fire. Fire can be purifying and destructive, so how is does this name fit God’s people? Verses 11-12 present a metaphor of the people in Jerusalem. What is the point? Verse 13 is quoted in Matthew 15:7 and Mark 7:6. Describe the context in which Jesus uses […]

Interact Questions Read chapter 24. What is Isaiah promising the Lord will do? Given the content of chapter 24, doesn’t chapter 25 seem kind of strange? Why or why not? How do verse 1-5 show God’s sovereignty, justice and compassion? Verse 6-8 are often called “The Messianic Banquet.” Who is invited, and what is accomplished at this banquet? Verse 9 describes those who trust in the Lord, while verses 10-11 tell of those who do not. Describe the difference. This […]

Interact Questions What is the context of this chapter?  If chapter 12 marks the conclusion of a section that began in chapter 6, how would you describe all that took place in the intervening chapters? Who is speaking in this chapter?  Whom is being spoken of? What (and also when) is meant by the phrase “in that day?” Verse 1 highlights the fundamental problem for all humanity.  What is it?  How is it addressed (i.e. How does God go from […]

Interact Questions Even though Isaiah’s audience is the southern kingdom of Judah, in chapter 9, he begins to describe what will happen to the northern kingdom Israel. Why do you think he does this? Isaiah 9:8-10:4 contain a list of judgements against Israel. What are some of the things the Lord has in store for them? Isaiah 9:11 refers to the “adversaries of Rezin,” which is a reference to the empire of Assyria. According to Isaiah 10:5-19, how does God […]

Interact Questions What is taking place in Isaiah 7:1-2? What is the most shocking element of these two verses? In 7:3-8, what advice does Isaiah give to Ahaz? Isaiah 7:9b is a powerful saying. What are the ways Ahaz could “stand firm in his faith?” Think of a recent difficult decision. Did you “stand firm?” Why or why not? In Isaiah 7:12, Ahaz indicates He will not make the decision God is prompting him to. What are the results? In […]

Interact Questions 1. Read the first four verses of Chapter 6 and make a list of all the things Isaiah heard and saw. What do these things tell us about God? 2. Compare verses 2 and 3 with Revelation 4:6-9. Are these the same heavenly creatures? How are they different? 3. Why do you think the Seraphim were covering their faces and feet? 4. In verse 5, Isaiah is overwhelmed by the weight of his sin. What brought this about? […]