1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 36:8?

2. How does Isaiah 36:8 challenge our reliance on worldly power over God?

3. What does "make a bargain with my master" reveal about human pride?

4. How can Isaiah 36:8 deepen our trust in God's provision and protection?

5. Compare Isaiah 36:8 with Proverbs 3:5-6 on trusting God over human strength.

6. How can we apply the lesson of Isaiah 36:8 in daily decision-making?

7. What is the historical context of Isaiah 36:8 in the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem?

8. How does Isaiah 36:8 challenge the faith of the Israelites in God's protection?

9. What archaeological evidence supports the events described in Isaiah 36:8?

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

11. Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?

12. Isaiah 8:4: Does the swift judgment on Damascus and Samaria align with known Assyrian records or is it purely a biblical claim?

13. Isaiah 39:8: Why does Hezekiah seem untroubled by the future judgment pronounced on his descendants, and what does this imply about his character or leadership?

14. How did God interact with humanity in the Old Testament?1. How does the offer of horses by the Assyrian commander challenge the faith of Hezekiah and the people of Judah?

2. In what ways can intimidation and fear be used by the enemy today to weaken our faith, and how can we combat this?

3. How does Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat serve as a model for us when facing overwhelming challenges?

4. What role does godly leadership play in times of crisis, and how can we cultivate such leadership in our communities?

5. How does the account of God's deliverance of Jerusalem encourage us to trust in His sovereignty in our own lives?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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