Isaiah 64:5
You welcome those who gladly do right, who remember Your ways. Surely You were angry, for we sinned. How can we be saved if we remain in our sins?
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 64:5?

2. How does Isaiah 64:5 encourage us to live righteously and remember God’s ways?

3. What does "meet with those who rejoice" reveal about God's relationship with believers?

4. How can Isaiah 64:5 inspire us to seek God’s presence daily?

5. In what ways does Isaiah 64:5 connect with Jesus' teachings on righteousness?

6. How can we apply "continue doing righteousness" in our daily Christian walk?

7. How does Isaiah 64:5 define righteousness and its role in God's favor?

8. What does Isaiah 64:5 reveal about God's response to sin and repentance?

9. How does Isaiah 64:5 connect to the concept of God's anger and mercy?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 64?

11. What does the Bible say about good works and salvation?

12. What does self-righteousness mean?

13. (Psalm 26:1) How can David claim complete integrity when other scriptures say no one is without sin?

14. What does the Bible say about heaven and hell?
Discussion Questions
1. How does Isaiah 64:5 challenge us to examine our own lives in terms of righteousness and sin?

2. In what ways can we actively "remember God's ways" in our daily routines and decisions?

3. How does the concept of God's anger towards sin influence our understanding of His holiness and justice?

4. What parallels can you draw between Isaiah 64:5 and the New Testament teachings on sin and salvation?

5. How can we apply the assurance of God's welcome to those who do right in our interactions with others in our community?1. What does the phrase "rend the heavens and come down" signify about the people's desire for God's intervention?

2. How does Isaiah depict the consequences of sin in this chapter?

3. How is God's unmatched power portrayed in the first few verses?

4. How does Isaiah’s depiction of Israel's state of desolation relate to our own experiences of spiritual desolation?

5. What does the comparison of righteous deeds to "filthy rags" tell you about our own righteousness apart from God?

6. Why do you think Isaiah calls the people of Israel "the work of Your hands" in his plea to God?

7. How does Isaiah balance acknowledging the people's sin with asking for God's mercy?

8. How does Isaiah 64 challenge our perception of God's judgment and mercy?

9. How can we apply the lessons from Isaiah 64 in our own prayers and supplications?

10. How does the imagery of a destroyed and abandoned Jerusalem relate to the state of our world today?

11. In what areas of your life do you long for God's divine intervention?

12. If you were in Isaiah's situation, how would you approach God in prayer?

13. How can we cultivate a heart that acknowledges personal sin and the need for repentance?

14. What are the implications for us today of God’s wrath, as portrayed in this chapter?

15. How does the concept of God being our Father, as Isaiah appeals, comfort or challenge you in your current circumstances?

16. How does Isaiah's plea to God not to remember their sins forever resonate with your understanding of God's grace and forgiveness?

17. In what ways can we seek God's intervention in the desolation we see in our world today?

18. How can this chapter inspire a reevaluation of our own behaviors and actions?

19. How can the yearning expressed in Isaiah 64 inform our personal relationship with God?

20. How does Isaiah's dialogue with God in this chapter inform your views on prayer, confession, and supplication?

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