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Isaiah 7 1. Ahaz was more pagan in belief and practice than Israelite. His father, King Jotham, “did not enter the temple of the Lord.” How do parents’ attitudes toward church and faith impact their children? What does this teach us about spiritual leadership in families? (Proverbs 22:6; 2 Timothy 1:5)     2. Isaiah’s references to the “house of David” were a reminder of the covenant promises God...

 Home group questions Why do you think God uses people to speak on His behalf and to be His workers on Earth? Can you think of a time when you shared the gospel, and how it felt to do so? Why is it significant that God’s call to Isaiah wasn’t a command? Jesus said, in regard to the “woman of the city, who was a sinner,” who anointed His feet with ointment and wiped them with her hair:  “Therefore...

 Home Group Questions Isaiah 6:1-7 John 12:41 says Isaiah saw the glory of Jesus on the throne. How does knowing that Jesus is on the throne help us in our everyday life? ( Consider Colossians 3:1–4; Ephesians 2:6; Romans 8:38–39 )   How do you reconcile God’s sovereignty with the reality of Christian persecution worldwide—or even your own struggles? ( Revelation 13:5–10; Romans 8:16–19 )   Isaiah...

Isaiah 4:2-6 When the prophets say “in that day” , there is rarely any specific timeframe given. Why do you think God makes the timing of these future prophecies ambiguous? (Consider Joel 2:1–2, 12–13; Matthew 24:36–51.) How does the lack of specific details about future events help believers in every generation? (1 Corinthians 10:1–12.) How does the book of Revelation encourage Christians across...

In Isaiah chapter 2, we saw that God’s judgment will come against human pride, abundance, and all the things humanity holds precious and in high esteem. But in chapter 3, God’s judgment is to remove the necessities of life and the necessities for human societal flourishing.  1) What does God’s judgment show us about the foolishness of human pride in thinking we don’t need Him? How is the removal o...

Isaiah 2:5-22 What does Isaiah's call for the house of Jacob (those chosen by God) to walk in the light of the Lord tell us about our responsibility as God's chosen people? (Consider Colossians 1:9–10) Read verses 6–9. Considering all the things Judah had filled themselves with (instead of God), how would you translate this list into a contemporary version for Christians and churches to...

 Home group questions Read Isaiah 2:1-4 Why is it so important that we spend time learning God’s Word when life is going well, rather than neglecting His Word until things go poorly? (Psalm 119:9–11, 28, 50, 66, 104–105) Why do you think some Christians are so fascinated with trying to figure out the ‘last days’? Do you think that is beneficial or not? According to the New Testament writers, we ha...

  John 21 Home Group questions Jesus provides what we need   1) In what way would you say the resurrection should make a difference in our lives? The disciples went back to their ordinary jobs while waiting for instruction and guidance from Jesus. What does this tell us about the value of living obedient Christian lives, even in the ordinary things of life?        2) Why do you think Jesus made th...

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 What struck you most about the desperate situation in Samaria during this story?  How do you think you would have responded if you were one of the lepers or in the besieged city?  People often try to find satisfaction in money, power, or relationships. What are the things you've tried to use to fill your spiritual emptiness?  How would you describe what it means to "feed on Jesus"...

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 In this passage, God addresses His people as children, just as Christians are addressed in the same way. How should focusing on God as our Father shape the way we relate to Him? How might truly recognising yourself as God's child help you during times of difficulty? (Romans 8:28; Romans 5:1-5; Hebrews 12:5-11) Part of Israel’s rebellion was due to ungratefulness. How can we cultivate gratitu...

1) Why is it difficult, yet important, for us to read and study the Bible while trying not to let our culture or personal presuppositions determine its meaning? To help us understand Scripture, why do we need to gain insight into the life and world of the people to whom the Scriptures were written? 2) We are not ancient Israelites, so why do you think we should continue to study the Old Testament?...

Contemplation questions at the end of the Sermon 1) From Looking at Ephesians 5:25-33 and focusing on Christ and the Church, what stood out to you about that relationship? 2) What is one attitude or behaviour you have towards the church that you'd like to pray for change in? Send us Fan Mail

Study Questions   1) How does Titus 2:14— “[Jesus] gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” —help us understand who we are? How should this, in turn, affect all aspects of our lives? (Consider also 1 Corinthians 6:20.) 2) What would you say is the purpose of the church? Could you summarise it in...

 Home Group Questions 1) When you come to a passage like this (or Romans 16), do you skim-read it, or do you take time to reflect on it? Why? Why do you think Paul would take the time to write passages like this when it would have been a financial expense, rather than simply having Tychicus pass on his greetings? Why should we take the time to contemplate and study passages like this? (2 Timothy 3...