Sep 26, 2021
What Child is this? – Isaiah 9:1-7
By: Ben Lairamore
Series: Isaiah
Questions for Discussion & Application
- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- Why does humanity continually look for a perfect king, ruler, or government? What are we seeking in this pursuit? How does Jesus fulfill this longing?
- Why must this prophecy be about Jesus? How does this prophecy help to establish that Jesus is God in human flesh?
- What aspects of Jesus’ reign described in this prophecy appeal most to you? Why?
- What blessings of Jesus’ reign do we already see realized? What blessings of His reign are we still waiting for Him to fulfil in the future? (See Matthew 11:2-6, Isaiah 11, and Revelation 21.)
- Which title used to describe Jesus in verse 6 stands out most to you? Why?
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- Sep 26, 2021What Child is this? – Isaiah 9:1-7Sep 26, 2021What Child is this? – Isaiah 9:1-7By: Ben LairamoreSeries: IsaiahQuestions for Discussion & Application
- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- Why does humanity continually look for a perfect king, ruler, or government? What are we seeking in this pursuit? How does Jesus fulfill this longing?
- Why must this prophecy be about Jesus? How does this prophecy help to establish that Jesus is God in human flesh?
- What aspects of Jesus’ reign described in this prophecy appeal most to you? Why?
- What blessings of Jesus’ reign do we already see realized? What blessings of His reign are we still waiting for Him to fulfil in the future? (See Matthew 11:2-6, Isaiah 11, and Revelation 21.)
- Which title used to describe Jesus in verse 6 stands out most to you? Why?
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- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- What have your own reactions to trials revealed about what you trust in?
- How is a person with no faith in the Lord like a tree shaken by the wind?
- How have you found the statement of verse 9 to be true… “If you do not stand firm in your faith, then you will not stand at all”?
- What will help us to grow in trusting the Lord even when we go through trials?
- What was the ultimate outcome for King Ahaz because he feared and trusted in men rather than God? Does this pattern still prove true today? How do you see it?
- Sep 5, 2021A Life-Changing Vision of God – Isaiah 6:1-13Sep 5, 2021A Life-Changing Vision of God – Isaiah 6:1-13By: Ben LairamoreQuestions for Discussion & Application
- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- What do we learn about God from Isaiah’s vision? Do you think this is the common understanding of God in the American church today? How is this vision of God challenging to you?
- In Isaiah 2 we saw God’s commitment to opposing human pride. In today’s passage we see that Isaiah’s vision of God’s holiness humbles him completely. Why is a proper vision of God the path to true humility?
- Where do we see a proper vision of God’s greatness and holiness today? How has a vision of God transformed your life?
- God did not overlook or excuse Isaiah’s sin, rather He cleansed him of it. How do we experience cleansing from God? How has the assurance of such cleansing changed your life?
- Isaiah’s experience of being cleansed by God propelled him to embrace a mission of serving the Lord. How have you experienced this same reality in your own life?
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- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- Why were the false hopes of Judah expressions of pride against the Lord?
- What examples of human strength are you tempted to put your trust in rather than trusting the Lord?
- What expressions do we see today of the world flexing its’ muscles in pride against the Lord?
- How does it change the way you live now, when you realize that every expression of human pride that is opposed to God will be utterly humiliated?
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- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- How have you been tempted to focus on the external activity of religion without a sincere focus upon and trust in the Lord?
- What might be some examples of false motivations for religious activity besides the worship of God and love for others?
- As those who have received God’s love, who are the weak and vulnerable around us that we are called to love? How is God using you to care for such persons?
- Is there any area where you need to heed the call to repent of empty religion and be washed clean? What gives us certainty that we can be made clean when we turn to the Lord?
- Aug 18, 2021Baptist Faith & Message Session One
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- Aug 8, 2021Thinking about Deacons & the Congregation – Acts 6:1-7Aug 8, 2021Thinking about Deacons & the Congregation – Acts 6:1-7By: Ben LairamoreQuestions for Discussion & Application
- What was confusing, convicting, or encouraging from this study of scripture?
- What is the difference between the primary focus of pastors and of deacons?
- How has your life been blessed by the ministry of a deacon?
- Do you know who our deacons are? How can you pray for them?
- What ministries has God called you to do in the church?
