◄ Isaiah 28:15 ►
For you said, "We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place." Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:15? 2. How does Isaiah 28:15 warn against making false covenants for security? 3. What parallels exist between Isaiah 28:15 and modern-day false assurances? 4. How can believers avoid the "covenant with death" mentioned in Isaiah 28:15? 5. What scriptural connections highlight the consequences of rejecting God's truth in Isaiah 28:15? 6. How can Isaiah 28:15 guide us in discerning truth from deception today? 7. What does Isaiah 28:15 mean by "covenant with death" and "agreement with Sheol"? 8. How does Isaiah 28:15 challenge the belief in human-made security? 9. What historical context led to the message in Isaiah 28:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28? 11. Will the covenant with death be annulled? 12. What does being Christ's ambassador entail? 13. Does God communicate with people through visions today? 14. If Psalm 49:15 promises redemption from Sheol, what historical or archaeological evidence supports the Israelite belief in a personal resurrection at that time? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "covenants with death" that people might rely on for security, and how can we avoid them? 2. How does the concept of a "sure foundation" in Isaiah 28:16 provide a solution to the false security described in verse 15? 3. In what ways can lies and falsehoods become a "refuge" in our lives, and how can we replace them with God's truth? 4. How does the imagery of the "overwhelming scourge" challenge us to evaluate our spiritual preparedness and reliance on God? 5. Reflect on a time when you trusted in something other than God for security. What did you learn from that experience, and how can it guide your future decisions? Isaiah 28 Bible Study Questions 1. What are the consequences of pride and arrogance as depicted in the fall of Ephraim? How can you apply this lesson to your life? 2. What does the fading flower symbolize in Isaiah 28:1-4? 3. How does God contrast the drunk leaders of Jerusalem with His divine wisdom? 4. In the context of your life, how would you interpret the promise of God becoming a "crown of glory" and "garland of joy" to the remnant of His people? 5. How can we identify spiritual drunkenness in today's society, and what are the ways to overcome it? 6. Why do you think the leaders of Jerusalem scoffed at the prophetic messages? How do you respond when God’s messages are challenging? 7. What does the Cornerstone represent, and how is this prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament? 8. How can the warning to Jerusalem's leaders in verses 14-22 be related to contemporary society's dealings with truth and justice? 9. In what ways do you see people today making "covenants with death," i.e., aligning with destructive behaviors or systems, believing they are immune to their consequences? 10. How does the parable of the farmer demonstrate God's wisdom? 11. In what ways can we apply the lessons from the farmer's parable in our daily decision-making processes? 12. How can we ensure that we are building our lives on the Cornerstone instead of relying on our deceptive securities? 13. In what ways can the impending divine judgment be a call to personal transformation? 14. How does the repeated theme of redemption amidst judgment in Isaiah's prophecy offer hope to us today? 15. What actions can you take to avoid the spiritual complacency warned against in this chapter? 16. How does the message of Isaiah 28 encourage you to develop a deeper relationship with God? 17. How can the imagery and prophecies in Isaiah 28 inspire your prayers and conversations with God? 18. How can the teachings in Isaiah 28 help us to better understand the character of God? 19. What steps can you take in your life to embrace the wisdom offered by God, as opposed to the wisdom of the world? 20. How can we be more discerning of God's prophecies and teachings in a world that often distorts these messages? Links Isaiah 28:15 NIV Isaiah 28:15 NLT Isaiah 28:15 ESV Isaiah 28:15 NASB Isaiah 28:15 KJV Isaiah 28:15 Commentaries Bible Hub