◄ Isaiah 36:18 ►
Do not let Hezekiah mislead you when he says, 'The LORD will deliver us.' Has the god of any nation ever delivered his land from the hand of the king of Assyria? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 36:18? 2. How does Isaiah 36:18 warn against trusting in false promises over God? 3. What historical context in Isaiah 36:18 helps us understand its message today? 4. How can Isaiah 36:18 strengthen our faith in God's deliverance? 5. What other Bible verses emphasize trusting God over worldly assurances? 6. How can we apply Isaiah 36:18 to resist modern-day temptations and deceptions? 7. How does Isaiah 36:18 challenge the belief in the power of other gods? 8. What historical context surrounds the message in Isaiah 36:18? 9. How does Isaiah 36:18 reflect the theme of trust in God over earthly powers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 36? 11. Isaiah 36:18–20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh’s claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah? 12. Who was Sennacherib in the Bible? 13. Who were the believers in the Old Testament? 14. Why would Josiah ignore Necho’s explicit warning in 2 Chronicles 35:21 if it was truly from God? Discussion Questions 1. How does Hezekiah's response to the Assyrian threat challenge us to trust God in our own difficult situations? 2. In what ways does the account of Isaiah 36-37 demonstrate the power and sovereignty of God over human affairs? 3. How can we apply the lesson of the futility of false gods to modern-day idols or distractions in our lives? 4. What role does prayer play in Hezekiah's strategy against the Assyrian siege, and how can we incorporate similar practices in our spiritual lives? 5. How does the account of Hezekiah and the Assyrian siege connect with other biblical themes of deliverance and faith, such as those found in the Psalms or the New Testament? Isaiah 36 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Sennacherib's strategy of psychological warfare reflect tactics used in today's world? 2. Discuss the role of faith and trust in God during times of adversity, as depicted in Isaiah 36. 3. In what ways does Rabshakeh’s speech aim to cause division and fear? How does this relate to modern forms of propaganda? 4. What is the significance of Hezekiah's men remaining silent despite Rabshakeh's taunts? 5. Why does Rabshakeh insist on speaking in Hebrew, despite Eliakim's plea to converse in Aramaic? 6. How might the promise of land and life affect the faith of the people of Judah? 7. How does this chapter illustrate the concept of "faith versus worldly alliances"? 8. In our current society, what could be some "Assyrian threats" that challenge your faith? 9. How do you maintain trust in God when facing overwhelming challenges, as Hezekiah did? 10. What lessons can modern leaders learn from Sennacherib's tactics and Hezekiah's response? 11. How does the tearing of clothes symbolize the emotional turmoil faced by the people of Judah? 12. Discuss the irony of Rabshakeh claiming that the Lord has commissioned him to destroy the land. 13. How does the context of this chapter shape its message about resilience and faith? 14. How does this chapter demonstrate the power of fear and intimidation? 15. Discuss the role of silence as a tool of resistance in Isaiah 36. 16. Compare Rabshakeh's speech to ways in which misinformation is spread in today's society. 17. How does Isaiah 36 influence your perspective on handling fear and intimidation? 18. How would you respond to someone challenging your faith as Rabshakeh did with the people of Judah? 19. How can you apply the lessons learned from Hezekiah's silence to conflicts in your own life? 20. How might you handle a situation where your faith or belief is being ridiculed or publicly doubted? Links Isaiah 36:18 NIV Isaiah 36:18 NLT Isaiah 36:18 ESV Isaiah 36:18 NASB Isaiah 36:18 KJV Isaiah 36:18 Commentaries Bible Hub