◄ Isaiah 48:7 ►
They are created now, and not long ago; you have not heard of them before today. So you cannot claim, 'I already knew them!' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 48:7? 2. How does Isaiah 48:7 emphasize God's ability to create new things today? 3. What does "not long ago" reveal about God's timing in Isaiah 48:7? 4. How can Isaiah 48:7 inspire trust in God's ongoing work in our lives? 5. How does Isaiah 48:7 connect with 2 Corinthians 5:17 about new creation? 6. How can we remain open to God's new revelations as described in Isaiah 48:7? 7. What does Isaiah 48:7 reveal about God's ability to create new things? 8. How does Isaiah 48:7 challenge the belief in a static, unchanging world? 9. Why does Isaiah 48:7 emphasize that these things were not known before today? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 48? 11. Does God judge us by our response to received light? 12. What is my purpose here? 13. Why does Isaiah 48:6-7 mention 'new things' suddenly revealed, if God's will or word is supposed to be consistent and unchanging? 14. Acts 9:7 vs. 22:9: Why does one passage say companions heard a voice while the other claims they did not? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's sovereignty in revealing new things impact your daily walk with Him? 2. In what ways can you cultivate humility in your approach to learning from Scripture and from others? 3. Reflect on a time when you experienced a "new beginning" in your spiritual life. How did it change your perspective or actions? 4. How can you actively trust in God's timing when facing uncertainty or waiting for answers? 5. What steps can you take to avoid spiritual complacency and ensure continual growth in your faith journey? Isaiah 48 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Isaiah 48 challenge your understanding of God's sovereignty and foreknowledge? 2. How can you relate the Israelites' disobedience in this chapter to modern-day living? 3. How does God's patience with the Israelites reflect on His character? 4. What does the call to leave Babylon symbolize in your personal life? 5. How can we apply the principle of trusting in God's plan in our lives today? 6. How does God’s decision to refine, not destroy, Israel demonstrate His mercy and love? 7. In what ways does our society attribute God’s works to false idols, similar to the Israelites? 8. How does Isaiah 48 challenge you to examine the depth of your faith and obedience to God? 9. How can the concepts of rebuke and redemption be applied in your personal spiritual journey? 10. How does the final verse "There is no peace for the wicked" speak to you in the context of the whole chapter? 11. How can we discern the true teachings of God amidst the 'noise' of the world, much like the Israelites in Babylon? 12. How does God's refusal to share His glory impact your understanding of His nature? 13. What steps can you take to heed God's call to leave your personal 'Babylon'? 14. How do you see the concept of divine prophecy at work in our world today? 15. How does God's rebuke in this chapter speak to His desire for authenticity in our relationship with Him? 16. What lessons can you draw from God's discipline of the Israelites and how can they be applied in your life? 17. How does this chapter reflect on God’s expectations from us as His children? 18. How can you ensure you are not just claiming to be a follower of God in name, but in actions as well? 19. In what ways does this chapter challenge you to trust more deeply in God’s promises? 20. What steps can you take to cultivate an obedient heart, as contrasted with the stubborn heart of the Israelites? Links Isaiah 48:7 NIV Isaiah 48:7 NLT Isaiah 48:7 ESV Isaiah 48:7 NASB Isaiah 48:7 KJV Isaiah 48:7 Commentaries Bible Hub