1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:20?

2. How does Isaiah 22:20 illustrate God's sovereignty in appointing leaders?

3. What qualities made Eliakim a suitable choice for leadership in Isaiah 22:20?

4. How can we discern God's calling in our lives, like Eliakim's in Isaiah?

5. What other biblical figures were divinely appointed, similar to Eliakim in Isaiah 22:20?

6. How can we apply the principle of divine appointment in our daily decisions?

7. What is the significance of Eliakim's appointment in Isaiah 22:20 for biblical leadership?

8. How does Isaiah 22:20 reflect God's sovereignty in choosing leaders?

9. What historical context surrounds the events of Isaiah 22:20?

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

11. In Isaiah 22:20–25, how does the “key of David” symbolism align or conflict with other biblical references like Revelation 3:7?

12. Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy?

13. Who is Eliakim, son of Hilkiah?

14. Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy?1. How does Eliakim's appointment as a leader reflect God's sovereignty in choosing leaders today?

2. In what ways does Eliakim's character contrast with that of Shebna, and what lessons can we learn about humility and pride?

3. How does the role of Eliakim as a steward connect to the New Testament understanding of Jesus' authority?

4. What responsibilities come with leadership, and how can we apply these principles in our own spheres of influence?

5. How does the promise of God's plan, as seen in the appointment of Eliakim, provide hope and assurance in our current circumstances?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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