1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:25?

2. How does Isaiah 22:25 illustrate God's sovereignty in removing unfaithful leaders?

3. What lessons can we learn from the "peg" metaphor in Isaiah 22:25?

4. How does Isaiah 22:25 connect to God's judgment themes in other Scriptures?

5. How should Isaiah 22:25 influence our trust in earthly versus divine authority?

6. What personal applications can be drawn from the removal of the "peg"?

7. What is the significance of the "peg" metaphor in Isaiah 22:25?

8. How does Isaiah 22:25 reflect God's judgment and sovereignty?

9. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Isaiah 22:25?

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

11. What are the main theological differences between Testaments?

12. How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22-26 regarding Gedaliah's murder?

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. Isaiah 58:10 - If God's blessing depends on caring for the poor, why do many nations that prioritize social welfare still face poverty and suffering?1. How does the imagery of the "peg" in Isaiah 22:25 help us understand the nature of leadership and authority?

2. In what ways can we see the temporary nature of human authority in our current world, and how should this influence our trust in God?

3. How does the accountability of leaders to God challenge us to pray for and support our leaders today?

4. What are some practical ways we can ensure that our trust remains in God rather than in human institutions or leaders?

5. How can the themes of Isaiah 22:25 encourage us when we face instability or change in our personal or communal lives?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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