Prayer Watch Bible Studies: Week 38, September 16

Sunday, September 16, Isaiah 34 - 36, John 5

Isaiah 34:2 says that the Lord is angry with all nations. Why would He be?
When will the promises of Isaiah 35 be fulfilled?
In Isaiah 36 Sennacherib's field commander tried several ways to confuse and demoralize the people of Jerusalem. How can you stand against attacks on your faith?
In John 5:7 the man didn't answer the question Jesus asked in verse 6. Instead, he gave reasons why he couldn't get well. Are there things you accept as barriers that are keeping you from what God has in mind for you?
How did Jesus respond when, in John 5:18, He was accused of "making himself equal with God"?

Monday, September 17, Isaiah 37 - 38, Psalm 106

In Isaiah 37:6 God's first response to Hezekiah's officials was "Do not be afraid." Then He told them what He was going to do. Are you able to receive peace from God before you know what He is going to do about something that you are troubled about?
What did God do in Isaiah 37 to stop the Assyrians from invading Jerusalem?
Why did God give Hezekiah 15 more years of life?
Psalm 106 describes many examples of Israel's disobedience. Why did God show them mercy?

Tuesday, September 18, Isaiah 39 - 40, John 6

What comfort did Hezekiah find in Isaiah's prophecy that everything in Hezekiah's palace would be carried away to Babylon?
Why does Isaiah 40:6 compare people to grass?
What promise does Isaiah 40:31 make to those who hope in the Lord or wait upon the Lord?
In John 6:7-9, Philip and Andrew both looked at feeding the crowd as impossible. What was the difference in their thinking?
Why would Jesus have the leftovers gathered up, letting nothing be wasted, when He was able to feed the crowd miraculously?
What did Jesus mean when He said, "I am the bread of life," in John 6:48?

Wednesday, September 19, Isaiah 41 - 43

God speaks to Israel in Isaiah 41:10, saying, "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Do you expect this strength and protection from God?
When will Isaiah 42:13 be fulfilled?
According to Isaiah 43:10 how many gods are there?

Thursday, September 20, Isaiah 44 - 45, John 7

What does God mean in Isaiah 44:6 when He says He is the first and the last?
What does Isaiah 45:13 say Cyrus will do?
In John 7:16 where did Jesus say His teaching came from?
In John 7:37 Jesus invited anyone who is thirsty to come to Him and drink. How is your thirst satisfied by coming to Jesus?

Friday, September 21, Isaiah 46 - 48

God says in Isaiah 46:11, "What I have said, that I will bring about; what I have planned, that I will do." How should knowing that God keeps His promises impact the way you live each day?
What does Isaiah 47:11 say will happen to Babylon?
In Isaiah 48:9, why does God say He delays His wrath?

Saturday, September 22, Isaiah 49 - 50, John 8

In Isaiah 49:6, who is speaking and who is being spoken to when it says, "I will also make you a light for the Gentiles"?
In Isaiah 49:15 God says His compassion for His people is stronger than a nursing mother for her baby. Do you have confidence in His compassion?
Who is speaking in Isaiah 50:6?
In John chapter 8 why did the Pharisees claim that Jesus's testimony was not valid?
Under what circumstances did Jesus say people would die in their sins?
What prompted the Jews to try to stone Jesus at the end of John 8?

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