Research and discussion

IDevice Icon Activity

 

1.    What did Isaiah's vision (Isaiah 6) teach him about the character of God, and how did this revelation influence his preaching as a prophet?

2.    What similarities are there in the messages which Isaiah gave to Ahaz and Hezekiah in their times of crisis? How did each king respond to the message of the prophet? 

3.    What prophetic signs did Isaiah perform and what do they show?

Give an explanation of each sign which you refer to.

4.    Set out similarities between the preaching of Isaiah and that of Amos and Hosea. Comment on any differences.

5.    Comment on the religious and political policies of King Ahaz.

6.    Do you think that the attitudes and behaviour of Isaiah at times of political crisis in Judah can teach us anything for our times?