Isaiah 58:7
Isn't it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 58:7?

2. How can we "share your bread with the hungry" in today's society?

3. What does Isaiah 58:7 teach about caring for the "poor wanderer"?

4. How does Isaiah 58:7 connect with Jesus' teachings on loving neighbors?

5. In what ways can we "clothe the naked" in our community?

6. How can your church implement the principles found in Isaiah 58:7?

7. How does Isaiah 58:7 challenge our understanding of true fasting and religious practice?

8. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 58:7?

9. How does Isaiah 58:7 relate to social justice in today's world?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 58?

11. Why does God do something about famine, hunger and starvation in other countries?

12. What does the Bible say about feeding the hungry?

13. How should we treat the poor among us?

14. How does ambition align with serving others selflessly?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Isaiah 58:7 challenge your current understanding of worship and religious practice?

2. In what ways can you practically "share your bread with the hungry" in your community today?

3. How does the concept of "not turning away from your own flesh and blood" apply to your family relationships?

4. What are some barriers that might prevent you from bringing the poor and homeless into your home, and how can you overcome them?

5. How do the teachings in Isaiah 58:7 connect with Jesus' teachings in the New Testament about serving others?1. How does the distinction between the people's fasting and God's desired fast in Isaiah 58 challenge your understanding of religious observances?

2. In what ways can you personally apply the principles of the "true fast" in your daily life?

3. How does this chapter speak into the modern context of social justice?

4. What does Isaiah 58 teach about the connection between our worship of God and our treatment of others?

5. How might you have been engaging in "false worship" without realizing it?

6. In what ways can the blessings outlined in verses 8-12 encourage you in your journey of faith?

7. How does the promise of restoration in this chapter comfort you, especially in times of personal struggles?

8. How does Isaiah 58 redefine the concept of the Sabbath for you?

9. In light of this chapter, how can you observe the Sabbath in a way that pleases God?

10. How do the principles in Isaiah 58 challenge the way you live out your faith in your community?

11. How can you practically implement the "true fast" in your family or your church community?

12. How does God's promise of restoration and blessing in verses 8-12 affect your perspective on obedience to Him?

13. How does Isaiah 58 challenge the way we define religious success in our society?

14. How can Isaiah 58 guide your approach to societal issues such as homelessness and poverty?

15. How can the principles of the true fast be integrated into modern corporate worship?

16. How might our personal and corporate worship change if we take the lessons from Isaiah 58 seriously?

17. Can you think of any examples in your own life where observing the Sabbath as described in Isaiah 58 led to personal growth or spiritual renewal?

18. What does Isaiah 58 teach us about God's heart towards those who are marginalized or oppressed?

19. How can you ensure that your spiritual practices are not self-serving, but God-serving and others-serving as described in Isaiah 58?

20. How can the principles outlined in Isaiah 58 shape your approach to serving others in your workplace, school, or other spheres of influence?

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