1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:6?

2. How does Isaiah 22:6 illustrate God's sovereignty over nations and their actions?

3. What role do Elam and Kir play in God's judgment in Isaiah 22:6?

4. How can we trust God's plan when facing threats, as seen in Isaiah 22:6?

5. What other scriptures show God's control over nations like Isaiah 22:6 does?

6. How should believers respond to God's warnings, as demonstrated in Isaiah 22:6?

7. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 22:6 and its mention of Elam and Kir?

8. How does Isaiah 22:6 reflect God's judgment on Jerusalem?

9. What is the significance of Elam and Kir in Isaiah 22:6?

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

11. Who is Jesus Christ?

12. In Isaiah 22:5-7, how can we confirm the prophecy's historical accuracy regarding the siege if archaeological evidence is inconclusive?

13. (Psalm 127:4-5) Why use a militaristic metaphor (arrows) for children if other parts of Scripture promote peace and nonviolence?

14. Am I the one, Lord?1. How does the involvement of Elam and Kir in Isaiah 22:6 illustrate God's control over nations and history?

2. In what ways can the imagery of military preparedness in this verse inspire Christians to be spiritually prepared?

3. Reflect on a time when you experienced the consequences of disobedience. How did it affect your relationship with God, and what did you learn from it?

4. How can the concept of God's justice in judgment provide hope and encouragement in today's world?

5. Considering Ephesians 6:10-18, what practical steps can you take to ensure you are spiritually prepared for the battles you face?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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