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to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners out of the dungeon and those sitting in darkness out from the prison house. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 42:7? 2. How does Isaiah 42:7 inspire us to help those in spiritual darkness? 3. What does "open eyes that are blind" symbolize in our spiritual journey? 4. How does Isaiah 42:7 connect with Jesus' mission in the New Testament? 5. In what ways can we "bring out prisoners" in our daily lives? 6. How can Isaiah 42:7 guide our prayers for those in bondage to sin? 7. How does Isaiah 42:7 relate to the mission of Jesus in the New Testament? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 42:7? 9. How does Isaiah 42:7 address the concept of spiritual blindness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 42? 11. What happens when the blind lead the blind? 12. If Isaiah 45:7 claims God creates both light and darkness, does this contradict other passages suggesting evil originates solely from humanity or Satan? 13. Could Isaiah 42:6-7 be an ex eventu prophecy, written after the outcomes it predicts already occurred? 14. Does the author's emphasis on the limitation of human understanding in Ecclesiastes 8:16-17 conflict with other biblical texts that claim revelations of divine mysteries? Discussion Questions 1. How does Isaiah 42:7 relate to Jesus' mission as described in the New Testament? 2. In what ways can spiritual blindness manifest in our lives, and how can we seek God's help to overcome it? 3. What are some practical steps we can take to help others who are "sitting in darkness" find the light of Christ? 4. How can the church today continue the work of bringing freedom to those who are spiritually or physically oppressed? 5. Reflect on a time when you felt "imprisoned" by a situation or sin. How did your faith in Christ help you find freedom? Isaiah 42 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Isaiah 42 portray the character and mission of the Servant of the LORD? How do these characteristics connect to Jesus? 2. How can we apply the promise of justice in Isaiah 42 to our world today? 3. How can you personally respond to God's call to be a "light to the nations"? 4. How does God's declaration of new things (verse 9) inspire hope in the face of current world crises? 5. How does the call to sing a new song to the LORD resonate with you personally? 6. How do you deal with spiritual blindness in your own life? What can you learn from this chapter? 7. What can we learn from God's patience and His eventual action against idol worshippers? 8. How can we ensure that we don't become like the blind and deaf servant in verses 18-25? 9. How does the concept of a covenant in Isaiah 42 apply to the New Testament covenant through Christ? 10. How can we bring forth justice in our communities in a manner consistent with the humble and persevering justice of God's Servant in this chapter? 11. What does it mean for you to praise God amidst trials as the people are called to do in this chapter? 12. How does the Servant's mission align with your understanding of God's ultimate plan for humanity? 13. How can this chapter inspire us to maintain hope and trust in God's plans amidst uncertainty? 14. How can we interpret God's act of making the blind see and freeing the captives in a spiritual sense? 15. How can you incorporate the lesson from this chapter into your daily prayer life? 16. What can this chapter teach us about God's view on idolatry and how can we apply it to modern-day idolatries? 17. How does the divine chastisement in this chapter reflect God's love? 18. How can we address the "spiritual blindness" present in our society today? 19. How does God's call for a "new song" inspire creativity in your personal worship? 20. How does the prophetic declaration in this chapter strengthen your faith in God's sovereignty and His control over history? Links Isaiah 42:7 NIV Isaiah 42:7 NLT Isaiah 42:7 ESV Isaiah 42:7 NASB Isaiah 42:7 KJV Isaiah 42:7 Commentaries Bible Hub