Isaiah 36:17
until I come and take you away to a land like your own--a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 36:17?

2. How does Isaiah 36:17 illustrate God's provision for His people?

3. What historical context in Isaiah 36:17 helps us understand God's promise?

4. How does Isaiah 36:17 connect with God's promises in Deuteronomy 8:7-9?

5. How can we trust God's provision today as seen in Isaiah 36:17?

6. What steps can we take to rely on God's promises in challenging times?

7. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 36:17 and its promise of prosperity?

8. How does Isaiah 36:17 reflect God's provision and faithfulness to His people?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Isaiah 36?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 36?

11. Should the oil and wine remain unharmed?

12. Isaiah 5:1-7: Does God's destruction of His own vineyard contradict the idea of a loving and merciful deity?

13. Hosea 10:1: Is the 'luxuriant vine' account historically accurate, or is it purely symbolic with no evidence of such agricultural prosperity at that time?

14. Isaiah 5:10: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence supporting the extreme agricultural shortages described here?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the Assyrian offer in Isaiah 36:17 compare to God's promises to His people, and what can we learn about discerning truth from deception?

2. In what ways does King Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat inspire us to trust in God during our own challenges?

3. How can we apply the lessons of community support and unity from this passage to our own faith communities today?

4. What are some modern-day "lands of grain and new wine" that might tempt us away from God's path, and how can we resist these temptations?

5. How does the account of Isaiah 36-37 encourage us to rely on prayer and God's intervention in seemingly impossible situations?1. How does Sennacherib's strategy of psychological warfare reflect tactics used in today's world?

2. Discuss the role of faith and trust in God during times of adversity, as depicted in Isaiah 36.

3. In what ways does Rabshakeh’s speech aim to cause division and fear? How does this relate to modern forms of propaganda?

4. What is the significance of Hezekiah's men remaining silent despite Rabshakeh's taunts?

5. Why does Rabshakeh insist on speaking in Hebrew, despite Eliakim's plea to converse in Aramaic?

6. How might the promise of land and life affect the faith of the people of Judah?

7. How does this chapter illustrate the concept of "faith versus worldly alliances"?

8. In our current society, what could be some "Assyrian threats" that challenge your faith?

9. How do you maintain trust in God when facing overwhelming challenges, as Hezekiah did?

10. What lessons can modern leaders learn from Sennacherib's tactics and Hezekiah's response?

11. How does the tearing of clothes symbolize the emotional turmoil faced by the people of Judah?

12. Discuss the irony of Rabshakeh claiming that the Lord has commissioned him to destroy the land.

13. How does the context of this chapter shape its message about resilience and faith?

14. How does this chapter demonstrate the power of fear and intimidation?

15. Discuss the role of silence as a tool of resistance in Isaiah 36.

16. Compare Rabshakeh's speech to ways in which misinformation is spread in today's society.

17. How does Isaiah 36 influence your perspective on handling fear and intimidation?

18. How would you respond to someone challenging your faith as Rabshakeh did with the people of Judah?

19. How can you apply the lessons learned from Hezekiah's silence to conflicts in your own life?

20. How might you handle a situation where your faith or belief is being ridiculed or publicly doubted?

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