Relevant Bible Verses: Isaiah 7:14-8:22

Leading Question: Is it true for everyone that God first offers us the easy way, but if we refuse, we must learn the hard way?

This week’s lesson is haunted by the dark image of Ahaz. God has offered him signs and hope, but he refused and kept on his evil ways toward destruction.

Question: When a leader goes astray, is it inevitable that those whom he leads also go astray? Are there examples in Scripture of both situations?

Comment: On the side of those who resisted the evil of their leaders, we could put the 7000 in ...