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to whom He has said: "This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose." But they would not listen. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:12? 2. How can we find "rest" and "repose" in our daily walk with God? 3. Why did the people refuse the rest offered in Isaiah 28:12? 4. What New Testament teachings align with Isaiah 28:12's message of rest? 5. How can Isaiah 28:12 guide our response to God's invitations today? 6. What practical steps ensure we don't reject God's rest like in Isaiah 28:12? 7. What does Isaiah 28:12 mean by "rest" and "refreshment" in a spiritual context? 8. How does Isaiah 28:12 relate to the concept of obedience in faith? 9. Why did the people refuse the rest and refreshment offered in Isaiah 28:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28? 11. What is the Repose of the Soul? 12. What is the goal of Project 2025? 13. Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it? 14. How can the prediction in Isaiah 42:1 about a 'chosen servant' be verified historically or archeologically? Discussion Questions 1. How does the concept of rest in Isaiah 28:12 compare to the rest that Jesus offers in the New Testament? 2. What are some practical ways you can ensure you are listening to God’s voice in your daily life? 3. Reflect on a time when you felt spiritually weary. How did you find rest in God during that period? 4. How can the refusal of Judah to accept God’s rest serve as a warning for us today? 5. In what ways can you encourage others to seek the spiritual rest that God offers through Christ? Isaiah 28 Bible Study Questions 1. What are the consequences of pride and arrogance as depicted in the fall of Ephraim? How can you apply this lesson to your life? 2. What does the fading flower symbolize in Isaiah 28:1-4? 3. How does God contrast the drunk leaders of Jerusalem with His divine wisdom? 4. In the context of your life, how would you interpret the promise of God becoming a "crown of glory" and "garland of joy" to the remnant of His people? 5. How can we identify spiritual drunkenness in today's society, and what are the ways to overcome it? 6. Why do you think the leaders of Jerusalem scoffed at the prophetic messages? How do you respond when God’s messages are challenging? 7. What does the Cornerstone represent, and how is this prophecy fulfilled in the New Testament? 8. How can the warning to Jerusalem's leaders in verses 14-22 be related to contemporary society's dealings with truth and justice? 9. In what ways do you see people today making "covenants with death," i.e., aligning with destructive behaviors or systems, believing they are immune to their consequences? 10. How does the parable of the farmer demonstrate God's wisdom? 11. In what ways can we apply the lessons from the farmer's parable in our daily decision-making processes? 12. How can we ensure that we are building our lives on the Cornerstone instead of relying on our deceptive securities? 13. In what ways can the impending divine judgment be a call to personal transformation? 14. How does the repeated theme of redemption amidst judgment in Isaiah's prophecy offer hope to us today? 15. What actions can you take to avoid the spiritual complacency warned against in this chapter? 16. How does the message of Isaiah 28 encourage you to develop a deeper relationship with God? 17. How can the imagery and prophecies in Isaiah 28 inspire your prayers and conversations with God? 18. How can the teachings in Isaiah 28 help us to better understand the character of God? 19. What steps can you take in your life to embrace the wisdom offered by God, as opposed to the wisdom of the world? 20. How can we be more discerning of God's prophecies and teachings in a world that often distorts these messages? Links Isaiah 28:12 NIV Isaiah 28:12 NLT Isaiah 28:12 ESV Isaiah 28:12 NASB Isaiah 28:12 KJV Isaiah 28:12 Commentaries Bible Hub