Research and discussion
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?
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?