CG Leader Discussion Questions
1. What is the one thing that Troy discovered about God that we all have in common with Him that comes natural to us?
2. What is the problem with this thing we share "in common"?
3. What are some idols in your life?
4. How should understanding this passage change the "way" and the "reason" we worship God?
Discussion Questions:
1. What did the people of God do to earn/deserve the punishment they were receiving by being taken captive to Babylon? What have we learned about them in Isaiah so far?
2. When we say that "God's goal is not punishment, but redemption," what do we mean by that? How does that help us?
3. In 40:3-11 there are three "voices" crying out some truths about God. What are each telling us about God?
4. Isaiah is painting a picture in our minds with 40:27-31. What picture does it paint in your mind?
5. Read back over the way God is described in Isaiah 40. Find an aspect that especially stands out to you. Why?
6. Pray that aspect of God back to Him (everyone pick one and pray).
CG Discussion Questions:
1.When was the last time you were confronted with an overwhelming situation where you literally had no idea what to do? What did you do? Share with the group.
2.Read Isa. 36:4-22 (long section). Describe how you would have been feeling had you been an Israelite on the city wall, listening to the taunts of the enemy.
3.Why do you suppose Hezekiah turned to Isaiah? When was the last time you poured out your heart to another Christian man or woman about how you are REALLY doing?
4.Read Isa. 37:14-20. Having received a new threat in the form of a letter, what did Hezekiah do? What was the basis of his confidence? How can your prayers change to reflect this confidence?
5.Read Isa. 37:36-38. Be amazed at the ease with which God can answer prayer.
6.Read Isa. 38:1-8 and then 39:5-8. How could Hezekiah go from such urgent prayer for himself to an almost total disregard for the fate of his own children? How might we also plummet from the heights of desperation for God to utter disregard for those we should love?
7.While Hezekiah models faith in the face of the Assyrian threat, he fails as well with pride and a lack of love towards those he leads. How is Isaiah preparing his audience for the upcoming Messiah?
8.Get honest with prayer. Spend at least 20-30 minutes calling upon God together. Only our pride stands in the way.
1. Why is it so difficult for us to truly Trust in God?
2. What kind of things do we tend to put our trust in?
3. Do you hear the voice of God saying to you, "this is the way, walk in it?(Isaiah 30:21)" Explain.
4. What is your reaction to the challenge of the elder team?
5. What steps of obedience do you believe Christ is calling you to?
