Isaiah – Yahweh Delivers
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Isaiah 6:1-9a
Call to Worship: Psalm 139:7-18
Reflection Questions:
Begin with prayerful reflection on Psalm 139:7-18
Read this summary of Isaiah and keep it in mind during your reflections: “The Eternal Saves' or 'The Eternal Helps' and the deliverance of Judah and Israel, as well as the gentile nations, is a central theme of the book. Isaiah is called the messianic prophet for an obvious reason—his many wonderful prophecies of the coming Deliverer, the Messiah, and the Messiah's coming reign over all nations”, (From the United Church of God Bible Commentary on Isaiah). With this in mind lets look at Isaiah to gain some understanding.
When and to whom did Isaiah take his message? (Isaiah 1:1 & 2 Kings 19:2)
Look at the chapter titles of 1-5, what was Isaiah’s early message?
Focus in on the call of Isaiah in 6:1-9a. What do you find to be challenging? What do you find to be reassuring?
Are you ready to respond like Isaiah?
Isaiah 9:1-7 is often read with the Christmas story. What does it reveal about Jesus and God’s purpose for him?
Isaiah 53 foretells of Christ’s suffering and death on the cross. Compare this passage with John 19:23-42. What jumped out at you?
Close in prayer: Select a verse or image in Isaiah 65:17-25 to pray over yourself, York, PA, the USA and the world.
Daily Scripture Reading
Explore GodStory OurStory in the readings this week.
May 18 Habakkuk 1-3, Ps 133
May 19 Zephaniah 1-3, Ps 134
May 20 Job 1-3, Ps 135
May 21 Job 4-7, Ps 136
May 22 Job 8-11, Ps 137
May 23 Job 12-15, Ps 138
May 24 Job 16-19, Ps 139
Resources
Bible Project Guide: Book of Isaiah
Jesus StoryBook Bible Video: Operation No More Tears
Video: Isaiah – the Hope of the Suffering Servant by Ernesto Duke