July
14
2019

Bible Reading - Week 29

WEEK 29

This week you will see Isaiah announcing warnings of judgment and also providing the promise of brighter days for God’s people. You will also encounter Hezekiah, the godliest king since David.

 

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Isaiah 30:18 Therefore the LORD is waiting to show you mercy, and is rising up to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. All who wait patiently for him are happy.

 

DAY 1 Isaiah 18-22

  • Pay attention in chapter 18 to the tragic end Isaiah predicts will happen to the land beyond the rivers of Cush. That land will be so devastated that its people will be food for what creatures of nature?
  • Summarize in your own words the horrible predictions made against Egypt in chapter 19.
  • Take note, however, of the hope for Egypt, as well as for Assyria and Israel in chapter 19.
  • Why does Isaiah in chapter 20 go stripped and barefoot for three years?
  • As you read chapters 20-22, be on the lookout for evidence of judgment. What evidence for judgment do you see?

 

DAY 2 Isaiah 23-36

  • Notice that the pronouncement against Tyre is that after 70 years it will be restored, and at that time it will return to prostituting itself with other kingdoms. But its profits and wages will help God’s people. Here is an example of how God sovereignly uses evil to serve good purposes.
  • As you read chapter 24, take note of how utterly defenseless the earth is against the Lord when he decides to act in judgment.
  • According to chapters 25-26, who has a bright future?

 

 

DAY 3 2 Kings 18:1-8; 2 Chronicles 29-31; Psalm 48

  • Today you will read about a rare man in Israel’s history—a righteous, godly king named Hezekiah. Take note of the good things he did as you read.
  • What title would you give to Psalm 48? Why?

 

DAY 4 Isaiah 27-30

  • Leviathan, an ancient sea creature, probably represents evil powers, and Isaiah reveals the Lord is far superior.
  • Don’t fail to see the hope mentioned in chapter 27.
  • As you read chapters 28-30, be on the lookout for both words of judgment and encouragement.
  • Note that Jesus borrowed Isaiah’s words from 29:13 in Mark 7:6-7 to address the problem of religious ritual devoid of true devotion. This is always a temptation to be on guard against.

 

DAY 5 Isaiah 21-35

  • Why is it wrong to trust in humans as Israel trusts in Egypt in chapter 31?
  • What does chapter 32 teach about fools?
  • Be sure to pause and give God thanks for who he is described to be in 33:22.
  • The prophecy of judgment on the nations is graphic in chapter 34. Why do you think Isaiah is so explicit?
  • Rejoice in the hope described in chapter 35.

 

DAY 6 Isaiah 36-37; 2 Kings 18:19:37; 2 Chronicles 32:1-23; Psalm 76

  • Today’s reading is longer than most. Thankfully, however, these texts look at the same amazing story from three perspectives. Enjoy! These texts will encourage your faith.
  • Psalm 76 is a fitting psalm to read after reading how the Lord defeated the king of Assyria.

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