The journey through the Gospel of John has given encouragement for the journey ahead that will now take us into Isaiah for a while. We will continue to gain insight from God’s Word with the intent to apply our faith at work, at home, and in all we do.

The reading plan below will be used to hold me accountable as I share about God’s Word. To share about the Gospel of John, it’s important to have a plan. I’m thankful that Jesus is God’s plan for us and by accepting Christ as Savior, we have taken the steps necessary to make each day amazing!

Questions for Reflection

Isaiah 1:1-17 – Whose message is Isaiah giving? What is the charge against Israel? What about Israel’s religious activities is so nauseating to God? What does He demand instead?

Isaiah 1:18-31 – Is the matter discussed in the first 17 verses still open with God? Is society seriously interested in a comeback? How can you and your society be redeemed?

Isaiah 2 – What objective does God have clearly in mind for the closing chapter of history? What three sins has Israel committed? If they turn from their sin, what general and extensive disaster will they escape? To what extent are you taking to heart the plea made to Israel? How urgent is it today?

Isaiah 3 – Should we hold humans in the highest esteem (Answer the question of Isaiah 2:22 by comparing 3:1-5)? Where is help for people? What are you telling people and God in your attitude, impact, and outward decor?

Isaiah 4 – 5 – In what ways has God “cultivated” you? For what purposes? How do God and His world look when He is done?

Isaiah 6 – Where does Isaiah go when Uzziah dies (2 Chron. 26)? What call does he hear? What is the difficult assignment? What are ideas for carrying out a call from the Lord?

Feel free to respond with a short note or a comment about any of the questions above. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Just add them to the comments or to a Facebook page I’ve set up at this link: This Day With God – A Spiritual Journey. To store up thoughts that are good for the soul, listen to a sermon. Download the free app in the App Store or on Google Play. Look for First Waco.

Resources and Supplementary Helps Used in Posts

Adeney, Carol. This Morning with God: A Daily Study Guide to the Entire Bible. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity, 1978. Print.

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“Bible.” The Bible – The Word of God – ChristNotes. N.p., n.d. Web. 2017. <http://www.christianity.com/bible/>.

Nicholes, Lou. “Recent Commentaries.” Family-Times.net – Devotional Commentary Index. N.p., n.d. Web. <http://www.family-times.net/commentary/>.

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“BibleGateway.” BibleGateway.com: A Searchable Online Bible in over 150 Versions and 50 Languages. N.p., n.d. Web. <https://www.biblegateway.com/>.