1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:11?

2. How does Isaiah 22:11 emphasize reliance on God over human efforts?

3. What does "look to the One who made it" teach about God's sovereignty?

4. How can Isaiah 22:11 guide us in trusting God during crises today?

5. Connect Isaiah 22:11 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God over human plans.

6. How can we prioritize seeking God in our problem-solving strategies?

7. What does Isaiah 22:11 reveal about human reliance on God versus self-reliance?

8. How does Isaiah 22:11 reflect the historical context of Jerusalem's defenses?

9. Why is the lack of seeking God significant in Isaiah 22:11?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22?

11. What does the Passion of Christ entail?

12. What defines the City of God?

13. In Isaiah 22:9-11, is there any tangible archeological proof of the waterworks project mentioned, or is it purely legendary?

14. How can you share your faith with others?1. How does the construction of the reservoir in Isaiah 22:11 reflect the priorities of the people of Jerusalem, and what does this reveal about their spiritual state?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our practical preparations in life do not overshadow our reliance on God?

3. Reflect on a time when you relied more on your own efforts than on God. What was the outcome, and how might Isaiah 22:11 speak to that experience?

4. How can we apply the lesson of acknowledging God as the ultimate planner in our daily decision-making processes?

5. Compare the message of Isaiah 22:11 with Proverbs 3:5-6. How do these scriptures together inform our understanding of trust and reliance on God?1. How does Isaiah 22 illustrate the consequences of ignoring God’s calls for repentance? How can this be applied in our daily lives?

2. Discuss the juxtaposition of celebration and mourning in this chapter. How does this reflect society's general response to warning signs of calamity?

3. How does the behavior of the inhabitants of Jerusalem reflect on the consequences of ignorance and denial?

4. Analyze the characters of Shebna and Eliakim. What leadership lessons can we learn from their comparison?

5. How does Isaiah 22 relate to the concept of divine justice?

6. How would the attitudes and actions of the inhabitants of Jerusalem in Isaiah 22 translate into a modern context?

7. What role does pride play in the downfall of Shebna? How can we guard ourselves against pride?

8. What are some contemporary situations where we, like the inhabitants of Jerusalem, might be ignoring God's call for repentance and change?

9. How does this chapter reflect on the responsibility of leaders in a society?

10. How can you relate the prophecy of Isaiah to the modern-day warnings about various crises?

11. What does the appointment of Eliakim teach us about God's sovereignty and selection of leadership?

12. How does Isaiah 22 challenge us to react in times of crises or adversity?

13. How can you apply the lessons from Isaiah 22 to foster responsible stewardship in your community?

14. Discuss the implications of the statement, "Yet you did not look to the One who made it." How can this be interpreted in the context of modern societal issues?

15. How can we discern when to mourn and when to rejoice in the face of adversity, as per the teachings of Isaiah 22?

16. How can the impending judgment on Jerusalem serve as a warning to modern societies?

17. How do you interpret the ending of the chapter, where even Eliakim's responsible leadership isn't enough to save Jerusalem?

18. How does the chapter encourage us to respond to divine warnings in our personal lives?

19. How can we learn to recognize when we are acting like Shebna and switch to acting more like Eliakim?

20. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Isaiah 22 to improve our relationship with God and with our fellow human beings?

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