Old Testament: Isaiah 1 - 17
In chapter 1, what does God say He wants rather than more offerings and religious festivals?
2:17 says, "The arrogance of man will be brought low and human pride humbled; the Lord alone will be exalted in that day." What is wrong with human pride and arrogance?
Isaiah prophesies about a time when it will be difficult to find anyone to lead (3:6-7). Why will people want to avoid leadership in that time?
What does the vineyard in 5:1-7 represent? (Notice the similarity to the parable Jesus told in Mark 12:1-12.)
5:21 says, "Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight!" How can you avoid having an inflated opinion of yourself?
What was Isaiah sent to do in chapter 6?
In chapter 7, Jerusalem was under attack. Verse 2 says, "the hearts of Ahaz and his people were shaken, as the trees of the forest are shaken by the wind." Isaiah told Ahaz, "keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart." (7:4) and "If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." If you were Ahaz, how would you find strength to stand firm in your faith?
When and how was 9:6 fulfilled?
God speaks against withholding justice from the oppressed in 10:2. Who is oppressed that you have the opportunity to help?
What is the remnant mentioned in 10:21-22?
When and how will 11:6-9 be fulfilled?
What does 12:3 mean, "With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation"?
What does chapter 13 say will happen to Babylon?
Chapter 14 promises that God will restore the people of Israel to their land and says in 14:32, "The Lord has established Zion, and in her his afflicted people will find refuge." Why is God compassionate toward those who are afflicted?
Who is 16:5 referring to?
17:7 says, "In that day people will look to their Maker and turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel." What causes people to turn to God when they have been turned away from Him?
Psalms 102 - 103
Psalm 102 describes a bad situation, "For I eat ashes as my food and mingle my drink with tears because of your great wrath, for you have taken me up and thrown me aside." (102:9-10), but faith for the future, "You will arise and have compassion on Zion, for it is time to show favor to her; the appointed time has come." (102:13) What is the basis for this faith?
103:12 says, "as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us." What attitude should you have toward your past sins in light of God's forgiveness?
New Testament: Colossians 1 - 4
In 1:9-12, what does Paul say he has been praying for the Colossians?
Paul says he admonishes and teaches so that he can "present every man complete in Christ." (1:28) What is needed for you to be complete in Christ?
What does 2:9-10 teach us about Jesus?
Why does Paul refer to requirements of the Law as a "shadow of the things that were to come" but says that the "reality, however, is found in Christ"? What is the reality that Paul is urging us to live in?
Paul tells us in 3:1 to "set your hearts on things above." What does this mean and how do you do it?
We are commanded in 3:13, "Forgive as the Lord forgave you." Is there anyone you need to forgive?
4:2 says, "Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful." What do you need to do to be devoted to prayer? Why are being watchful and thankful important when you pray?
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