◄ Isaiah 63:18 ►
For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 63:18? 2. How does Isaiah 63:18 reflect God's relationship with His chosen people? 3. What historical context helps us understand "Your holy people" in Isaiah 63:18? 4. How can Isaiah 63:18 inspire us to cherish our spiritual heritage today? 5. What other scriptures discuss God's inheritance and its significance for believers? 6. How should Isaiah 63:18 influence our prayers for the Church's preservation? 7. What does Isaiah 63:18 reveal about God's relationship with His people? 8. How does Isaiah 63:18 reflect on the loss of the promised land? 9. Why does Isaiah 63:18 mention the sanctuary being trampled? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 63? 11. Isaiah 63:7-9 speaks of God's lovingkindness and mercy; how can this be harmonized with the violent imagery earlier in the chapter? 12. Isaiah 18:5-6: Is there any record of a sudden devastation matching the harvest metaphor described here? 13. Lamentations 2:5 - In what sense can God become an 'enemy' to those He once favored, and does this contradict other biblical portrayals of His unchanging nature? 14. Lamentations 2:7 - If God truly abandoned His altar and temple, how do we reconcile this with the belief that the divine presence is everlasting? Discussion Questions 1. How does the historical context of the Babylonian exile help us understand the significance of Isaiah 63:18? 2. In what ways can we see the consequences of disobedience in our own lives, and how can we seek God's forgiveness and restoration? 3. How does the theme of God's sovereignty in judgment provide comfort and assurance in difficult times? 4. What practical steps can we take to ensure that our worship remains reverent and honoring to God? 5. How can the hope for restoration in Isaiah 63:18 inspire us to persevere in our faith today, especially when facing challenges or opposition? Isaiah 63 Bible Study Questions 1. How does the image of God coming from Edom in verses 1-6 impact your perception of divine justice? 2. In what ways do verses 7-9 emphasize the relationship between God and Israel? How does this translate to your personal relationship with God? 3. Reflect on a time when you've felt God's compassion as described in verses 7-9. How did it impact your faith? 4. What do the actions of Israel in verses 10-14 teach about the consequences of rebelling against God? 5. How can the behavior of the Israelites in Isaiah's time be related to modern society's attitudes toward God? 6. How does Isaiah 63:10-14 resonate with your understanding of how God responds to rebellion? 7. How can we ensure we don't grieve the Holy Spirit as the Israelites did, according to verse 10? 8. In Isaiah's prayer (verses 15-19), what elements stand out to you and why? 9. How does Isaiah's plea for God's intervention influence your own prayers in times of need? 10. In what ways can the prayer in verses 15-19 be applied in our current societal or personal situations? 11. If God were to come from Edom today, what do you think are the "Edoms" of our current society that would face His judgment? 12. How can we cultivate the recognition and gratefulness for God's past kindnesses in our daily life, as shown in verses 7-9? 13. Can you identify a modern situation where people grieve the Holy Spirit? What are the potential consequences, and how can it be rectified? 14. How do you perceive God's dual nature as a judge and a savior? How does it influence your spiritual journey? 15. How can we maintain our trust in God's mercy amidst His righteous judgment, as portrayed in Isaiah 63? 16. In what ways does Isaiah 63 encourage believers to continue in repentance and prayer, even when faced with God's wrath? 17. How does Isaiah's prayer in this chapter inform our understanding of Israel's relationship with God, and what lessons can be drawn for our personal relationships with Him? 18. Reflect on the significance of acknowledging ourselves as God's children in verse 19. How does this perspective shape our lives? 19. What can be learned from Isaiah's intercession for Israel, and how can we apply this in our intercession for others today? 20. How can the chapter's themes of vengeance, mercy, and redemption be seen playing out in the world today? Links Isaiah 63:18 NIV Isaiah 63:18 NLT Isaiah 63:18 ESV Isaiah 63:18 NASB Isaiah 63:18 KJV Isaiah 63:18 Commentaries Bible Hub