◄ Isaiah 22:15 ►
This is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: "Go, say to Shebna, the steward in charge of the palace: Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:15? 2. What does Isaiah 22:15 reveal about God's view on pride and leadership? 3. How can we identify and avoid the pride seen in Isaiah 22:15? 4. Connect Isaiah 22:15 with Proverbs 16:18 on pride's consequences. 5. How should leaders today heed the warning in Isaiah 22:15? 6. What actions demonstrate humility in response to Isaiah 22:15's message? 7. What is the historical context of Isaiah 22:15? 8. Who is Shebna in Isaiah 22:15, and why is he significant? 9. How does Isaiah 22:15 reflect God's judgment on leadership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22? 11. In Isaiah 22:15–19, what evidence supports the existence of Shebna and his downfall, given the lack of external records? 12. What does 'obedience is better than sacrifice' mean? 13. Psalm 15:1 says only certain people can dwell with the Lord; doesn't this contradict the broader biblical idea of God's universal invitation? 14. If Obadiah 1:15 predicts universal judgment, why do some other biblical texts suggest mercy and restoration for nations? Discussion Questions 1. What does the title "Lord GOD of Hosts" reveal about God's character and His relationship to the events in Isaiah 22:15? 2. How does Shebna's role as a steward relate to the concept of stewardship in the New Testament, and what lessons can we learn from this? 3. In what ways does the account of Shebna illustrate the biblical principle that "pride goes before destruction"? 4. How can we apply the lessons of humility and accountability from Shebna's account to our own lives and leadership roles? 5. Reflect on a time when God corrected you or called you to repentance. How did you respond, and what changes did you make as a result? 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 22:15 NIV Isaiah 22:15 NLT Isaiah 22:15 ESV Isaiah 22:15 NASB Isaiah 22:15 KJV Isaiah 22:15 Commentaries Bible Hub