What is the difference between those who collapse in fear and those who stand firm in crisis? Those who fear man stumble in darkness, but those who fear God find Him a sanctuary and walk by faith, not fear.

Who can Israel trust when nations rage and kings plot? They must believe His Word and rest in the sign of Immanuel, for human schemes will fail but God's promises always stand.

What did the removal of the barrier do for the church at Ephesus? It meant Jewish and Gentiles believers were joined to each other in a church Christ was building in Ephesus.

What happens when the prophet encounters the holiness of God? He is humbled, cleansed, and commissioned to proclaim God's word to a hard-hearted people, with judgment decreed and hope promised through a holy remnant.

What does Isaiah's vision reveal? It reveals the exalted King of Glory, Jesus Christ, enthroned in holiness and filling the earth with His glory in His future kingdom.

How did Christ bring together Israel and the nations with his coming? By removing the barrier of the old covenant through his death, Jesus brought the nations near to Israel and opened a new way of direct access to God by faith for Jews and Gentiles alike.

What warning did Isaiah give to Israel about unrepentant sin? Persistent greed, pride, injustice, and indulgence will ultimately bring God's long and devastating judgment.

Why did God judge Israel so severely? Because He had given them every advantage to produce justice and righteousness, yet they yielded only oppression and distress, so He removed His protection and brought judgment until their future restoration through the Messiah.

What changed for the Gentile nations with the coming of Christ? Though once far off from Israel and the promise of the covenants, the Gentile nations are now brought near by the blood of Christ.

What is Israel's future hope amid judgment? That though Israel will be judged for its pride and corruption, God will preserve a remnant and restore them through the coming of the Messiah, the Branch.