Isaiah 22:24
So they will hang on him all the glory of his father's house: the descendants and the offshoots--all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:24?

2. How does Isaiah 22:24 illustrate God's provision for His people?

3. What responsibilities come with being a "glorious throne" in Isaiah 22:24?

4. How can we apply the concept of "glory of his father's house" today?

5. What connections exist between Isaiah 22:24 and Jesus' role in the New Testament?

6. How does Isaiah 22:24 encourage us to support our family and community?

7. What is the significance of "all the glory of his father's house" in Isaiah 22:24?

8. How does Isaiah 22:24 relate to the authority and responsibility of leadership?

9. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 22:24?

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

11. What are Vessels of Wrath?

12. What does the Bible say about angels?

13. Why does Isaiah 42:4 seem to contradict later passages that depict the Messiah as suffering and dying (e.g., Isaiah 53)?

14. What are the characteristics of God?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Eliakim's role as a faithful steward challenge you in your current responsibilities?

2. In what ways can you rely on Christ as your support, similar to how the house of David relied on Eliakim?

3. How does the concept of authority in Isaiah 22:24 inform your understanding of leadership in your community or church?

4. Reflect on the diversity of gifts within your church. How can you encourage others to use their unique roles for the glory of God?

5. What lessons can you learn from the judgment of Shebna and the appointment of Eliakim about God's expectations for His people?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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