Read 1 Peter 1: 10-12 and discuss.
1. If Isaiah lived today, what do you think he would say about the book of Isaiah?
2. What do you think his relationship with Jesus would be like?
3. What do you believe would encourage him most about the believers in Cornerstone?
4. What would discourage him?
5. How should studying Isaiah embolden our faith and fill us with joy?
1) What are the three types of relationship that were broken by sin in
the opening chapters of Genesis? What is an example of one of these
that you have faced recently?
2) In 65:17-25, in what ways do we see the curse of sin being reversed
in the New Heaven and New Earth?
3) How does the above passage compare to Revelation 21:1-4? Do they
contradict each other on whether there is death in the New Earth? Is
it signficant that the heavenly city comes down to earth rather than
us escaping earth to Heaven?
4) Why do you think both Revelation and Isaiah make a point of
describing those excluded from the new city God will create?
5) Look at the following passages that we did not cover in the sermon
in depth. How does each one relate to the main themes of the passage?
a) Chapter 65:13-16
b) Chapter 66:1-6
c) Chapter 66: 7-12
d) Chapter 66:13-17
6) How will our lives be different if we are confident of the truth of
these passages and think about that truth often?
1. When you think of your father, what are the first pictures that come to your mind?
2. When you think of Jesus, what is the first picture that comes to your mind? How do you see Him? Describe that picture as best you can.
3. Read Isa. 63:1-6. What are your first impressions? Do any initial questions come to mind?
4. What’s the deal with Edom and Bozrah? Who does Edom represent?
5. As a group, reread these verses and jot down phrases that describe this One coming from Edom. To Whom is this passage portraying?
6. Read Revelation 19:11-18. How does this picture of Jesus compare or contrast with the one that first came to your mind?
7. What are some of the benefits of a more complete picture of Jesus? What are some downfalls of emphasizing His love and mercy and excluding His anger, wrath, power, and judgment?
8. As a result of the message and this group discussion, how is God calling you to apply this passage? Is there something you should do differently, an attitude that needs to change, or some other point of application?
9. Close in prayer, worshipping Jesus, the One Who is both the Lion and the Lamb.
