◄ Isaiah 36:19 ►
Where are the gods of Hamath and Arpad? Where are the gods of Sepharvaim? Have they delivered Samaria from my hand? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 36:19? 2. How does Isaiah 36:19 challenge our trust in worldly powers over God? 3. What lessons can we learn about idolatry from Isaiah 36:19? 4. How does Isaiah 36:19 connect to the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. In what ways can Isaiah 36:19 encourage us to strengthen our faith today? 6. How can Isaiah 36:19 guide us in discerning true sources of spiritual security? 7. How does Isaiah 36:19 challenge the belief in the power of other gods? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Isaiah 36:19? 9. How does Isaiah 36:19 reflect the theme of divine sovereignty? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 36? 11. Isaiah 10:7–11: Is there sufficient historical or archaeological evidence supporting the extensive conquests described here? 12. 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? 13. Why do Isaiah 37:33-35 and parallel biblical accounts (e.g., 2 Kings 19) differ in describing Sennacherib's retreat and the exact nature of the Assyrian defeat? 14. Why don't most Jews accept Jesus as Messiah? Discussion Questions 1. How does the mention of the gods of Hamath, Arpad, and Sepharvaim in Isaiah 36:19 serve to contrast the God of Israel with the idols of the nations? 2. In what ways does the account of the Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in Isaiah 36-37 encourage us to trust in God's sovereignty over our own circumstances? 3. How can the account of Hezekiah's faith and prayer during the Assyrian threat inspire us to respond to challenges in our lives today? 4. What are some modern-day "idols" that people might trust in, and how can we ensure that our trust remains in God alone? 5. How does the broader account of Isaiah 36-37 connect with other biblical themes of God's deliverance and faithfulness, and how can these themes be applied to our personal walk with God? 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 36:19 NIV Isaiah 36:19 NLT Isaiah 36:19 ESV Isaiah 36:19 NASB Isaiah 36:19 KJV Isaiah 36:19 Commentaries Bible Hub