“say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you.’” —Isaiah 35:4 (NIV)

Bible Engagement: Week 19, Divided Kingdom/Isaiah

Tier 1: Isaiah 29-30
Tier 2: Isaiah 29-30; 32
Tier 3: Isaiah 29-32

Tier 1 Questions

1. The Hebrew word Ariel used in Isaiah 29:1-2 means “Lion of God” and here refers to Jerusalem in a statement of judgement. In verse 13, God describes the people of Israel as drawing

   Reveal Answer
   to God with their
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   while their
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   are far from Him. (ESV)

2. What thoughts does Isaiah 29:15 reveal about people who try to hide their plans from God and do their deeds in darkness?
   

3. Isaiah uses a metaphor of a potter and clay in 29:16 to describe God and people. What attitude is he addressing?
   

4. In Isaiah 30:15, God gave hope for their salvation through

   Reveal Answer
   and rest.
   

Tiers 2-3 Questions

1. The Hebrew word Ariel used in Isaiah 29:1-2 means “Lion of God” and here refers to Jerusalem in a statement of judgement. In verse 13, God describes the people of Israel as drawing

   Reveal Answer
   to God with their
   Reveal Answer
   while their
   Reveal Answer
   are far from Him. (ESV)

2. What thoughts does Isaiah 29:15 reveal about people who try to hide their plans from God and do their deeds in darkness?
   

3. Isaiah uses a metaphor of a potter and clay in 29:16 to describe God and people. What attitude is He addressing?
   

4. In Isaiah 30:15, God gave hope for their salvation through

   Reveal Answer
   and rest.

Application

1. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you examine your heart attitude to see if there are parts of your life you are trying to hide from God or a feeling that God does not know what He is doing. Find encouragement in repentance.
   

2. Write down one plan of God in your life that was better than your own and thank Him for His goodness.