1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:21?

2. How does Isaiah 22:21 illustrate God's authority in appointing leaders?

3. What responsibilities are implied by being "clothed with your robe" in Isaiah 22:21?

4. How can we apply the concept of divine appointment in our leadership roles?

5. What parallels exist between Isaiah 22:21 and Jesus' authority in the New Testament?

6. How does Isaiah 22:21 encourage us to trust God's plan for leadership?

7. What is the significance of the robe and sash in Isaiah 22:21?

8. How does Isaiah 22:21 foreshadow Christ's authority and leadership?

9. Why is Eliakim chosen to receive authority in Isaiah 22:21?

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

11. Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy?

12. What happens when a wayward son returns home?

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

14. Who is Eliakim, son of Hilkiah?1. How does the transfer of authority from Shebna to Eliakim demonstrate God's control over leadership roles in our lives today?

2. In what ways can we apply the symbolism of the robe and sash to our own roles and responsibilities as Christians?

3. How does Eliakim's role as a "father" to the people of Jerusalem and Judah inform our understanding of servant leadership?

4. What lessons can we learn from Shebna's downfall about the dangers of pride and self-reliance in positions of authority?

5. How does the authority given to Eliakim point us to the ultimate authority of Christ, and how should this influence our daily walk with Him?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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