RB Community Church: 1 YEAR BIBLE: WEEK 30 (JULY 20-26)

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1 YEAR BIBLE: WEEK 30 (JULY 20-26)

Stage 3: Redemption

Verse of the week to live by: "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." (Is. 26:3)

2 Chr. 28; 2 Kings 16-17

2 Chr. 28: King Ahaz refused to trust the Lord and turned to false gods and foreign powers for help. What does his example teach us about the dangers of trusting in human solutions instead of seeking and trusting God in times of crisis?
2 Kings 16: Ahaz changed the temple worship after seeing the altar in Damascus. What does this teach us about the danger of reshaping the worship of God according to human preferences and worldly influences?
2 Kings 17: Why did God allow the northern kingdom of Israel to be conquered by Assyria and taken into exile?

Is. 13-16

Is. 13: Babylon appeared powerful and secure, yet God declared that its glory would come to an end. What does this teach us about the danger of trusting in human power, wealth, and worldly security rather than in the Lord?
Is. 14: Isaiah 14 begins with God's promise to have compassion on Jacob and restore His people. What does this teach us about God's grace and faithfulness even after a time of judgment?
Is. 15-16: Isaiah 15–16 describes God's judgment over Moab, yet Isaiah 16:5 speaks of a throne established in steadfast love, where a ruler from the "tent of David" will reign with justice and righteousness. How does this promise point forward to Jesus Christ, the true Davidic King, and what hope does His kingdom offer to people from all nations who seek refuge in Him?

Is. 17-19

Is. 17: In the midst of judgment, Isaiah says that people will "look to their Maker" and turn their eyes to the Holy One of Israel (v. 7). How can God's discipline lead His people to repentance and renewed faith in Him?
Is. 18: Isaiah 18 ends with people from a distant nation bringing gifts to the LORD at Mount Zion (v. 7). How does this point forward to God's redemptive purpose of drawing people from all nations to Himself, ultimately fulfilled through Jesus Christ and His kingdom?
Is. 19: Isaiah 19 moves from God's judgment on Egypt to the amazing promise that Egypt and Assyria will worship the LORD together with Israel, and God calls them "my people," "the work of my hands," and "my inheritance" (vv. 24–25). How does this prophecy reveal God's plan to redeem people from all nations, and how is this promise fulfilled through Jesus Christ and the mission of His church?

Is. 20-22

Is. 20: Judah was tempted to look to Egypt and Cush for protection against Assyria. What does this chapter teach us about the danger of trusting in human powers rather than in the Lord?
Is. 21: The announcement, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon" (v. 9), is echoed in Revelation 14:8 and 18:2. Who is Babylon in the Book of Revelation? How does the fall of Babylon in Isaiah point forward to God's ultimate victory over the rebellious powers of this world and the establishment of Christ's everlasting kingdom?
Is. 22: Isaiah 22 describes Jerusalem trusting in weapons, defenses, and human preparations while failing to "look to Him" who sovereignly ordained these events (vv. 8–11). How does this theme develop throughout Scripture, and how does the gospel call us to place our ultimate trust in God through Jesus Christ?

Is. 23-25

Is. 23: At the end of Isaiah 23, Tyre's wealth is described as being "holy to the LORD" (v. 18). How does this surprising conclusion point to God's redemptive purpose of bringing the wealth and resources of the nations under His rule and using them for His glory?
Is. 24: In the midst of worldwide judgment, Isaiah hears songs of praise: "Glory to the Righteous One" (v. 16). How does this show that God preserves a faithful people who worship Him even in times of judgment and suffering?
Is. 25: Isaiah 25:6 describes the LORD preparing a great feast "for all peoples" on Mount Zion. How does this promise reveal God's plan to bring salvation to all nations, and how is it fulfilled in Jesus Christ and the coming kingdom of God?

Is. 26-27; 2 Chr. 29; 2 Kings 18

Is. 26: Isaiah 26:3 says, "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you." What does this teach us about the relationship between trusting in God and experiencing His peace, especially in times of trouble?
2 Chr. 29: Hezekiah called the priests and Levites to consecrate themselves and cleanse the temple. What does this teach us about repentance, holiness, and spiritual renewal among us, God's people?
2 Kings 18: Hezekiah "trusted in the LORD" and "held fast to the LORD" (vv. 5–6). What does his example teach us about genuine faith and wholehearted obedience to God?

2 Chr. 30-31; Ps. 48

2 Chr. 30: Hezekiah invited people from both Judah and Israel to return to the LORD and celebrate the Passover together. What does this teach us about God's desire to restore, unite, and welcome His people back to Himself?
2 Chr. 31: After celebrating the Passover, the people destroyed the idols and places of false worship (v. 1). What does this teach us about the relationship between genuine worship, repentance, and removing idols from our lives?
Ps. 48: Psalm 48 celebrates Mount Zion as "the city of our God" and the place of God's presence, protection, and kingship. How does the biblical theme of Zion develop from Jerusalem in the Old Testament to Jesus Christ and His church, and ultimately find its fulfillment in the New Jerusalem, where God will dwell with His people forever (Revelation 21–22)?