Come Bible Study with me (Isaiah Chapter 2)

Welcome back to the blog. We are continuing in the book of Isaiah. This week, we are taking a look at Isaiah chapter 2. Remember, our theme for the year  is "wholeness." As a review, "wholeness" means to be mentally or emotionally sound; free or defect. Other synonyms are well, restored, free from wounds, healed or recovered. 

This is what God desired for Israel as they placed their faith in Him, but as you know (from chapter 1), they had fallen far away from God (they were barren), and He was pronouncing His judgement through Prophet Isaiah because of this. Let's jump in to chapter 2. 

Don't forget we will use the What S.T.U.C.K. strategy at the end of our study. After reading Isaiah chapter 2, here is my short summary: 

 Prophet Isaiah continued to speak to the leaders ad the people of Judah and Jerusalem. In this chapter, he reference "the latter days (the time of the Messiah; when He will reign over the earth; the 1,000 year reign)." He indicated that there would come a time when the mountain of the house of the LORD would be lifted up and all nations would flow to it to learn from Him and submit to His way. This prophecy is also repeated in Micah 4:1-3. 

Isaiah challenges them to walk in His light in that very moment. He then highlights the many sins that was keeping them from walking in the light of the LORD. The land was filled with idols, they worshiped their treasures, and they walked in pride, but it was all going to come to an end because the LORD would judge the earth. 

The verses that stood out to me were 22. I kept reading it over and over. It stood out so much that I began to do a deep dive and studied the term "regarding (ESV)." It seemed like a simple instruction from the LORD, yet we still see it today. 

The term regarding means to "esteem, value, or be guided by. We must be very careful to not esteem or be guided by any voice but the LORD's. They are mere humans who God can remove in an instant. Yet, He is eternal and holds all power in His hand. 

This was some of the idolatry in the land, hanging onto the guidance of those in power. It showed their greater trust in those individuals. It is like hanging onto the doctors for dear life when you are having a major surgery, instead of praying and seeking God to keep us. See my screenshot below. 

​Now, let's dig deeper into what we can learn from chapter 2 of Isaiah using the rest of What STUCK? 

Next, what truth about God was revealed in chapter 2. The one truth revealed is that God is our only true source, and the day will come when all will know His power, whether they submit to it now or not. What truth stood out to you?

What universal lesson does this teach all of humanity? It reminds us that our very breath belongs to God. What do you believe the universal message might be in chapter 2. 

How does this truth and universal lesson connect to your own life? Our current world seems to be a repeat of chapter 1 and 2. My goal is to continue to share the gospel to those around me and never submit to another voice. We must believe and know that Christ is truth, and He is coming again to reign over His earth. How does it connect to your life? Be specific. 

Finally, kneel and pray. Ask God to help you with steps to walk out this universal lesson and to help you draw near to Him in these times. You may even want to write out your prayers in a notebook. 

Leave a comment below with your answers to "What STUCK?" with you.
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Be Blessed & Keep Studying with "HOPE in CHRIST"
​Denise M. Walker