Want to learn more about Isaiah? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: Have you ever been in a courtroom while a trial was taking place? If you watch a criminal trial, you will see that the first thing the prosecutor does after the jury is selected is to explain the charges against the accused. The defense can then ex...
Introduction: Do you like change? Most people fear change because it brings uncertainty. When it comes to the basics, there has been little change in my life. I've lived in the same house for over 20 years, been married to the same wife for almost 30 years, had t...
Introduction: Think about what causes you the most worry. Is it something bad that already happened? Or, is it something bad that you think might happen? I find that most of my worry is about things that might happen in the future. If you find that you turn "moleh...
Introduction: Let's review. King Ahaz of Judah finds that his enemies (Syria and Israel) have shown up, armed and dangerous, at his front door step. He could rely on God for help, but he does not. Instead, he bribes the King of Assyria to attack Syria and Israel....
Introduction: Last week's lesson ended on a very dark note. We found a progression of life for those who do not rely on God. Life turns out badly and they become angry and blame God. Continuing to look away from God finally brings them to a point of "utter darkne...
Introduction: Some people really irritate me! How about you, do you find that a certain type of person irritates you? When I was first married my wife and I were invited out to lunch. Almost immediately I was annoyed by our host. Why? Because he was a "Mr. Know-...
Introduction: Our study this week involves one of my favorite stories in the Bible. King Ahaz dies and King Hezekiah, who loved the true God, is now on the throne of Judah. The problem is, as you will recall, that Ahaz had made a deal with the Assyrians. The Assyr...
Introduction: We just celebrated Mother's Day in my home. Although my mother died four years ago, and disappeared into the dark world of Alzheimer's many years before that, I will never forget the feeling of comfort that she would give me. I like to avoid sick pe...
Introduction: Each week we are watching the progress of God's people as He leads them on a journey back to Him. So far, the passage has been pretty rough. But, God's people seem to be coming out of the difficult areas into more normal life. What sh...
Introduction: Ever feel helpless? Ever feel hopeless? Ever wish someone would help you? Do you try to get help when you feel like that? Who do you call? In our lesson today we learn that we are helpless and hopeless without God. Not only is God willing to help us...
Introduction: What does God expect of you when dealing with others? Is it possible to attend church each week, know the Bible, and yet utterly fail to follow God as a practical matter? How do we "wage love" in our everyday life? Is "tough love" a way to wage love?...
Introduction: Are you troubled about the terrible things you read in the newspapers and see on television? Is there any end in sight to the problem of sin? If there is, what is it? Looking down the long ages of earth's history, Isaiah reveals God's ultimate solu...
Introduction: We have come to the end of our study of Isaiah. Isaiah knows how to make a great ending to his book! He ends with a picture of God's final judgment and the reward of the righteous in the earth made new. Let's plunge into our study of Isaiah 65 and 66...
