Further Study: Read in The Great Controversy, “Can Our Dead Speak to Us?” pages 551-562. “In the days of the Hebrews there was a class of people who claimed, as do the spiritualists of today, to hold communication with the dead. But the ‘familiar spirits,’ as these visitants from other worlds were called, are declared by … Continue reading –>
Isa: 8:16-22 Read the above passage. What is it talking about? What has this to do with King Ahaz? Summarize the ideas. Ahaz was deeply involved in pagan religion ( 2 Kings 16.3-4, 2 Kings 16:10-15; 2 Chronicles 28.2-4, 2 Chronicles 28.23-25), which was heavily interconnected with the occult (compare Deut: 32:17, NRSV; “They sacrifice to demons”, 1 Cor: 10:20). Various aspects … Continue reading –>
Isa: 8:11-15 In his first inaugural address, American President Franklin D. Roosevelt told a nation disheartened by the Great Depression: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” — U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. (March 4, 1933). Isaiah’s message to depressed people is: “We have nothing to fear when we fear God Himself.” God … Continue reading –>
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Continue reading -->Isaiah 8:1-10 Can you imagine playing a ball game with Isaiah’s second boy? By the time you could say “Maher-shalal-hash-baz, throw me the ball!” it would be too late. But even longer than his name is its meaning: “swift is booty, speedy is prey” or “speed the spoil, hasten the plunder.” The message of the name … Continue reading –>
Isaiah 7:17-25 Read the above verses. What is the Lord saying that will happen to the land? Why should we not be surprised at this outcome? “Invitation upon invitation was sent to erring Israel to return to their allegiance to Jehovah. Tender were the pleadings of the prophets; and as they stood before the people, earnestly … Continue reading –>
As the Israelites forgot about God and followed so many other gods and nations, God remained faithful to them, with Isaiah and many other prophets working so hard for God to turn His people around, hence I will choose Hymn 100 – Great Is Thy Faithfulness as a theme hymn for this quarter. Secondary to this … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Through Isaiah’s words, actions, and family; God reinforced the message warning and hope. He has both the love and power to guide, protect, and provide for those who let Him..January 23, 2021 A. Have a volunteer read Isaiah 7:17-25. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in … Continue reading –>
In Isaiah 7:14-16, Immanuel is a sign linked to the specific dilemma of Ahaz: Before the child Immanuel would be old enough to decide between different kinds of food, “the land before whose two kings you are in dread will be deserted” (Isa: 7:16, NRSV). This refers to the land and kings of Syria and northern Israel (see … Continue reading –>
