And though a tenth remains in the land, it will be burned again. As the terebinth and oak leave stumps when felled, so the holy seed will be a stump in the land." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 6:13? 2. How does Isaiah 6:13 illustrate God's promise of a faithful remnant? 3. What does the "holy seed" symbolize in Isaiah 6:13? 4. How can Isaiah 6:13 encourage perseverance in modern Christian life? 5. Connect Isaiah 6:13 to other biblical examples of God's remnant. 6. How should Isaiah 6:13 influence our understanding of God's judgment and mercy? 7. What does Isaiah 6:13 mean by "a tenth will remain in the land"? 8. How does Isaiah 6:13 relate to the concept of a faithful remnant? 9. Why is the imagery of a "stump" significant in Isaiah 6:13? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 6? 11. How do we reconcile God’s promise never to forsake Israel (Deut. 31:6) with the nation’s repeated historical exiles and oppressions? 12. Zechariah 13:8-9 - Has any known historical disaster or event clearly matched the prophecy of two-thirds being cut off and one-third preserved, or is this prophecy purely symbolic? 13. Who was the tenth disciple of Jesus in the list of twelve? Thaddaeus (Matthew 10: 1-4; Mark 3:13 -19) Judas son of James is the corresponding name in Lukes gospel (Luke 6:12-16) 14. Exodus 12:29 - How can a just and loving God sanction the killing of innocent firstborn children? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of a remnant in Isaiah 6:13 provide hope for believers today?2. In what ways can we see the symbolism of the terebinth and oak in our own spiritual lives? 3. How does the idea of a "holy seed" connect to the New Testament understanding of the Church? 4. What are some practical ways we can remain faithful as part of God's remnant in a world that often turns away from Him? 5. How can the assurance of God's sovereignty and plan for restoration encourage us in times of personal or communal desolation?1. Reflect on Isaiah's reaction when he encounters God's holiness. How does this inform your understanding of God's holiness? 2. Isaiah felt unworthy in the presence of God. How do you experience God's holiness in relation to your own shortcomings? 3. How does the seraphim's act of touching Isaiah's lips with a coal symbolize purification? How do you see this symbolism at work in your own spiritual journey? 4. What does Isaiah's immediate response to God's call ("Here am I. Send me!") say about his faith and devotion? 5. Why does God ask "whom shall I send"? What does this say about God's desire for willing servants? 6. God's message to the people through Isaiah is one of judgment and hardening. How does this contrast with your understanding of God's nature? 7. Discuss the implications of the phrase "Be ever hearing, but never understanding". How does this apply to society today? 8. How do you interpret the "holy remnant" in the present context? What hope does this give you? 9. How long is Isaiah to prophesy according to God’s command? What does this reveal about God’s judgment and mercy? 10. How would you handle a situation today where you're called to deliver an unpopular message, like Isaiah's? 11. How do you respond to situations where your message or truth might not be understood or accepted? 12. How does Isaiah’s purification before his mission apply to us as Christians in contemporary times? 13. Can you think of a time when you felt an overwhelming sense of God's presence, like Isaiah did? How did it change you? 14. How do the themes in Isaiah 6 guide your actions and decisions in everyday life? 15. In today's world, where can we see the effects of people hearing but not truly understanding? 16. How does the concept of a "holy remnant" provide hope in the face of a world that often seems chaotic and godless? 17. What does it mean for you, in your personal life, to answer God's call as Isaiah did? 18. How does Isaiah's experience in God's throne room shape your perspective of worship? 19. How can you help others see and understand God's truths in a world filled with distraction and resistance? 20. How might this vision of God's holiness and the transformative effect it had on Isaiah inspire your personal journey with God? Links Isaiah 6:13 NIVIsaiah 6:13 NLT Isaiah 6:13 ESV Isaiah 6:13 NASB Isaiah 6:13 KJV Isaiah 6:13 Commentaries Bible Hub |



