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.

What does Isaiah 3 reveal about Israel's future in light of its rebellion? That Israel will face judgment through the removal of its leaders and descent into chaos, but God will preserve a righteous remnant and ultimately restore His people.

How can spiritually dead sinners be saved and transformed into people who do good? By God's mercy and love, He makes us alive with Christ, saves us by grace through faith, and creates us anew to walk in good works He has before prepared.

What does Isaiah 2:5–22 teach us about how we should respond to the coming Day of the Lord? It warns us to stop trusting in human strength and repent now, because a day of terrifying judgment is coming when God alone will be exalted.

What does Isaiah 2:1–4 reveal about the future of Israel and the world? It reveals that in the last days, Israel will be restored and exalted as the center of God's kingdom on earth, where all nations will seek the Lord's instruction and live in lasting peace under the reign of the Messiah.

What does Ephesians 2:1–3 reveal about the condition of all people before salvation? It reveals that all people, both Jews and Gentiles, are by nature spiritually dead in sin and under the influence of the world, the devil, and the flesh.

Why should we listen to God's message in Isaiah 1? Because it warns that no amount of religion can cover for rebellion, but God still offers mercy to those who truly repent.

What is the central message of the book of Isaiah? The book of Isaiah calls us to trust in God rather than in human strength or worldly alliances, a message that remains as urgent and relevant today as it was in Isaiah's time.