◄ Isaiah 22:16 ►
What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here--to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:16? 2. How does Isaiah 22:16 challenge our understanding of pride and self-reliance? 3. What does "cut a tomb for yourself" reveal about human ambition? 4. How can Isaiah 22:16 guide us in seeking God's will over personal plans? 5. Compare Isaiah 22:16 with Proverbs 16:18 on pride's consequences. 6. How can we apply the lesson of Isaiah 22:16 in daily humility? 7. What is the significance of the tomb in Isaiah 22:16 for understanding ancient burial practices? 8. How does Isaiah 22:16 reflect the themes of pride and judgment in the Bible? 9. What historical context surrounds Isaiah 22:16, and how does it affect its interpretation? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22? 11. Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy? 12. What is the significance of the Rock of Salvation? 13. In Isaiah 22:15-19, what evidence supports the existence of Shebna and his downfall, given the lack of external records? 14. What events transpired during the crucifixion of Jesus? Discussion Questions 1. How does Shebna's desire to carve a tomb for himself reflect his priorities, and what can we learn about our own priorities from this passage? 2. In what ways does the rebuke of Shebna challenge us to examine our own pride and self-reliance? 3. How can we ensure that our legacy is focused on eternal values rather than temporary, earthly achievements? 4. What steps can we take to seek God's authority and guidance in our decisions, as opposed to acting on our own desires? 5. How does understanding God's sovereignty help us trust Him more fully in our daily lives and future plans? Isaiah 22 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Isaiah 22 illustrate the consequences of ignoring God’s calls for repentance? How can this be applied in our daily lives? 2. Discuss the juxtaposition of celebration and mourning in this chapter. How does this reflect society's general response to warning signs of calamity? 3. How does the behavior of the inhabitants of Jerusalem reflect on the consequences of ignorance and denial? 4. Analyze the characters of Shebna and Eliakim. What leadership lessons can we learn from their comparison? 5. How does Isaiah 22 relate to the concept of divine justice? 6. How would the attitudes and actions of the inhabitants of Jerusalem in Isaiah 22 translate into a modern context? 7. What role does pride play in the downfall of Shebna? How can we guard ourselves against pride? 8. What are some contemporary situations where we, like the inhabitants of Jerusalem, might be ignoring God's call for repentance and change? 9. How does this chapter reflect on the responsibility of leaders in a society? 10. How can you relate the prophecy of Isaiah to the modern-day warnings about various crises? 11. What does the appointment of Eliakim teach us about God's sovereignty and selection of leadership? 12. How does Isaiah 22 challenge us to react in times of crises or adversity? 13. How can you apply the lessons from Isaiah 22 to foster responsible stewardship in your community? 14. Discuss the implications of the statement, "Yet you did not look to the One who made it." How can this be interpreted in the context of modern societal issues? 15. How can we discern when to mourn and when to rejoice in the face of adversity, as per the teachings of Isaiah 22? 16. How can the impending judgment on Jerusalem serve as a warning to modern societies? 17. How do you interpret the ending of the chapter, where even Eliakim's responsible leadership isn't enough to save Jerusalem? 18. How does the chapter encourage us to respond to divine warnings in our personal lives? 19. How can we learn to recognize when we are acting like Shebna and switch to acting more like Eliakim? 20. In what ways can we apply the lessons from Isaiah 22 to improve our relationship with God and with our fellow human beings? Links Isaiah 22:16 NIV Isaiah 22:16 NLT Isaiah 22:16 ESV Isaiah 22:16 NASB Isaiah 22:16 KJV Isaiah 22:16 Commentaries Bible Hub