1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:17?

2. How does Isaiah 28:17 define righteousness as a "measuring line" in our lives?

3. What does "justice as the plumb line" teach about God's standards?

4. How can we apply the concept of "hail will sweep away your refuge"?

5. Connect Isaiah 28:17's themes with Jesus' teachings on justice and righteousness.

6. How can we ensure our lives align with God's "measuring line" and "plumb line"?

7. How does Isaiah 28:17 define justice and righteousness in a modern context?

8. What is the significance of the "measuring line" and "plumb line" in Isaiah 28:17?

9. How does Isaiah 28:17 challenge our understanding of divine justice?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28?

11. What does "plumb line" mean in the Bible?

12. What defines the concept of retribution theology?

13. Amos 7:7–9 – How can the vision of the plumb line be reconciled with the lack of physical artifacts or direct records of such an event?

14. How does the promise of a 'new name' for Jerusalem in Isaiah 62:2 reconcile with other biblical passages that describe unchanging divine names?1. How does the imagery of a measuring line and plumb line help us understand God's standards for justice and righteousness?

2. In what ways might we be tempted to build a "refuge of lies" in our own lives today?

3. How can we ensure that our lives are aligned with God's standards of justice and righteousness?

4. What are some practical steps we can take to avoid being swept away by the "hail" and "water" of God's judgment?

5. How do the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament reinforce the message of Isaiah 28:17?1. What are the consequences of pride and arrogance as depicted in the fall of Ephraim? How can you apply this lesson to your life?

2. What does the fading flower symbolize in Isaiah 28:1-4?

3. How does God contrast the drunk leaders of Jerusalem with His divine wisdom?

4. In the context of your life, how would you interpret the promise of God becoming a "crown of glory" and "garland of joy" to the remnant of His people?

5. How can we identify spiritual drunkenness in today's society, and what are the ways to overcome it?

6. Why do you think the leaders of Jerusalem scoffed at the prophetic messages? How do you respond when God’s messages are challenging?

7. What does the Cornerstone represent, and how is this prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament?

8. How can the warning to Jerusalem's leaders in verses 14-22 be related to contemporary society's dealings with truth and justice?

9. In what ways do you see people today making "covenants with death," i.e., aligning with destructive behaviors or systems, believing they are immune to their consequences?

10. How does the parable of the farmer demonstrate God's wisdom?

11. In what ways can we apply the lessons from the farmer's parable in our daily decision-making processes?

12. How can we ensure that we are building our lives on the Cornerstone instead of relying on our deceptive securities?

13. In what ways can the impending divine judgment be a call to personal transformation?

14. How does the repeated theme of redemption amidst judgment in Isaiah's prophecy offer hope to us today?

15. What actions can you take to avoid the spiritual complacency warned against in this chapter?

16. How does the message of Isaiah 28 encourage you to develop a deeper relationship with God?

17. How can the imagery and prophecies in Isaiah 28 inspire your prayers and conversations with God?

18. How can the teachings in Isaiah 28 help us to better understand the character of God?

19. What steps can you take in your life to embrace the wisdom offered by God, as opposed to the wisdom of the world?

20. How can we be more discerning of God's prophecies and teachings in a world that often distorts these messages?

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