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The Shepherd’s Coming Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 27-31

The Shepherd’s Coming Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 27-31. How often do you get stressed? What stresses you out? Are you concerned about world events? What/who brings you comfort?. DISCUSSION GUIDE. 1. Some theologians refer to the book of Isaiah as “The Gospel according to Isaiah.” Why?

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The Shepherd’s Coming Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 27-31

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  1. The Shepherd’s Coming Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11, 27-31

  2. How often do you get stressed? What stresses you out? Are you concerned about world events? What/who brings you comfort?

  3. DISCUSSION GUIDE 1. Some theologians refer to the book of Isaiah as “The Gospel according to Isaiah.” Why? Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming Messiah are numerous, descriptive and accurate.

  4. DISCUSSION GUIDE 2. How many years before Christ did Isaiah prophesize about Him? 720 years before the Messiah.

  5. DISCUSSION GUIDE 3. What is the meaning and significance of the name Isaiah? The meaning of the name Isaiah is literally the salvation of Jehovia. Isaiah would write eloquent prophecy’s about the coming Savior of the world.

  6. DISCUSSION GUIDE 4. Where is the book of Isaiah located in the Bible? It is exactly in the middle of the Bible. There are 66 books in the Bible and 66 chapters in Isaiah.

  7. DISCUSSION GUIDE 5. How did Isaiah die? He was fleeing for his life and hid in a hollowed out tree trunk. Manasseh’s army sawed the tree in half thus sawing Isaiah in half.

  8. DISCUSSION GUIDE 6. What was the purpose of Isaiah? “To display God’s glory and holiness through His judgment of sin and deliverance and blessing of a righteous remnant.” Charles Dyer

  9. DISCUSSION GUIDE • 7. What two foes did the Israelites face in the time of Isaiah? • Assyria – Godlessness • Babylon – Religious error

  10. DISCUSSION GUIDE 8. What is the significance of Isaiah using the word “comfort” in (40:1)? He was assuring the Israelites that God was still in control and their time of punishment was coming to an end.

  11. DISCUSSION GUIDE 9. How can you find comfort through Christ even in the midst of trials and tribulations?

  12. DISCUSSION GUIDE 10. In Isaiah (40:3) Isaiah states a “voice cries out.” Whose voice is he prophesying about? (John 1:19-23) John the Baptist.

  13. DISCUSSION GUIDE 11. (Isaiah 40:3-4) stresses the need to prepare for the Lord and clear out obstacles. What in your life is an obstacle keeping you from experiencing the splendor of the Messiah?

  14. DISCUSSION GUIDE 12. What is the promise of (Isaiah 40:8)? Everything else will fade away but God’s word is eternal. You can take it to the bank.

  15. DISCUSSION GUIDE 13. How does (Isaiah 40:9-11) give you hope and confidence to face the challenges of our world?

  16. DISCUSSION GUIDE 14. Do you ever feel like God has abandoned this world, your world and is not concerned with your issues? What does (Isaiah 40:27-28) say about that? God is aware and is concerned about our lives. He never tires.

  17. DISCUSSION GUIDE 15. How is God your ultimate source of energy? (vs. 29-31)

  18. DISCUSSION GUIDE 16. How good are you at waiting? What does it mean to wait upon the Lord?

  19. FINDING HOPE AND COMFORT His Body – We find hope in our relationships in the Body of Christ. Opening His Word – Spending time in God’s Word adds hope for life’s trials. Prayer Power – Our prayer life gives us direct access to God’s power. Eternal Living – Living each day like you are living forever should add hope to your future.

  20. Thanksgiving for a Savior • Hope in a sovereign God • Victory in all things through Christ • Praise for the promises of God

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