Isaiah 5:21 - Wise in their own Eyes

I know I'm a little out of order, but I was reading ahead in the book of Isaiah, and this verse jumped out at me. It fits out current time more than ever before. I decided to share how I break down a scripture. 

People often ask how I create my Bible study resources—this is it. This is what Bible study looks like for me as an English/reading teacher. It all began with me wanting/needing to dig deeper. 

When I open Scripture, I approach it the same way I would a challenging text in my classroom. I slow down, gather the essential background information as needed, annotate, and ask questions as I’m reading. I let the words guide me instead of rushing to conclusions.

In other words, I use literacy strategies to study Scripture. In the Isaiah 5:21 example, I followed the repeated idea of being “wise in our own eyes” across Scripture. That led to a deeper understanding and a clearer application.

I don’t believe Bible study has to be intimidating. It just requires slowing down, inviting the Holy Spirit in, and letting Scripture explain itself in context.

That’s the heart behind everything I create—to make Bible study accessible and meaningful.

Notes About the Scripture: 
As it relates to Isa. 5:21, we live in a world where many believe they are wise in their own eyes. However, the creator of heaven and earth is still all powerful, the giver of true wisdom and knowledge. When we seek our own wisdom separate from Christ, we are operating in our flesh, which causes us to idolize ourselves. But God is the giver of our very mind. 

Therefore, we must humble ourselves and fear the LORD as stated in Proverbs 3:7. No matter how the world walks in their own wisdom, we must draw near to Christ and seek His wisdom every second of the day. 

​Be Blessed and Keep Studying with Hope in Christ!
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