◄ Isaiah 22:22 ►
I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:22? 2. How does Isaiah 22:22 illustrate God's authority in opening and closing doors? 3. What does the "key of the house of David" symbolize in Isaiah 22:22? 4. How can we apply the concept of divine authority in our daily decisions? 5. Which New Testament passages connect with the themes in Isaiah 22:22? 6. How does recognizing God's control in Isaiah 22:22 strengthen our faith today? 7. What is the significance of the "key of the house of David" in Isaiah 22:22? 8. How does Isaiah 22:22 relate to the authority of Jesus in the New Testament? 9. Why is Eliakim chosen to hold the key in Isaiah 22:22? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22? 11. Is Eliakim a typological argument for the papacy? 12. Does Revelation 3:7’s reference to the “key of David” have any verifiable historical or archaeological basis? 13. What are death's keys? 14. What are the Bible's esoteric keys? Discussion Questions 1. How does the authority given to Eliakim in Isaiah 22:22 foreshadow the authority of Christ as described in Revelation 3:7? 2. In what ways can we apply the principle of faithful stewardship, as seen in the contrast between Shebna and Eliakim, to our own lives? 3. How can we discern which doors God is opening or closing in our lives, and what steps can we take to align ourselves with His will? 4. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's sovereign plan in action. How did it strengthen your faith and trust in Him? 5. How does understanding the "key to the house of David" deepen our appreciation for the promises made to David and their fulfillment in Jesus Christ? 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 22:22 NIV Isaiah 22:22 NLT Isaiah 22:22 ESV Isaiah 22:22 NASB Isaiah 22:22 KJV Isaiah 22:22 Commentaries Bible Hub