Monday (March 23) – Isaiah 54:1–17 1. How should we understand the prophet calling Israel—like a widow without a husband and unable to bear children—to shout for joy over many descendants? (Isa. 49:14–15, 21–22; 53:10; Gal. 4:22–23, 28–30) What were the shame of Israel’s youth and the disgrace of her widowhood? (Ezek. 16:1–5; Neh. 9:16–17, 25–27) Why does the Lord call back the wife who was abandoned and grieved in spirit? How does God express both His anger and His love toward Israel? (Ps. 51:9–12, 17; Heb. 3:14–16; Gen. 9:11–13; Isa. 51:6; 53:5) 2. What comfort and rewards does God give when He calls His children back? (Eph. 1:13–14; Heb. 12:22; Rev. 21:18–23) Where does the assurance come from that God’s people will no longer live in fear? (Isa. 5:21, 26–29; Matt. 7:21–23; Rom. 8:33–34) ⸻ Tuesday (March 24) – Isaiah 55:1–13 1. How should we understand God’s call for the thirsty to come to the waters, to receive wine and milk without cost, and to delight in rich food—rather than laboring for what does not satisfy? (Deut. 8:3; Ps. 63:1; Isa. 32:15; John 4:14; Rev. 22:17) Why does the condition for God’s people to live depend on listening carefully to His word? How is this related to the covenant God made through David? Who is the ruler and commander of the peoples here? (Jer. 31:31–33; Rom. 3:21–23; 2 Sam. 7:12–13; Acts 13:34; Isa. 11:10) 2. How should we understand the prophet’s call for people to seek God? (Rom. 3:10–12; Acts 17:26–28; Isa. 65:1–2) Why does God say, “My thoughts and my ways are higher than yours”? What insight does this give us? (Prov. 3:5–6, 19; 21:2; 1 Cor. 2:9–10) What do we learn from the analogy of rain and snow coming down to the earth, illustrating that God’s word will not return empty? Why does God use “replacement” and “sign” to express the fulfillment of His word? (Rev. 20:11–12; 21:5–7; Isa. 5:6; 7:14) ⸻ Wednesday (March 25) – Isaiah 56:1–12 1. How should we understand that because God’s salvation is near and His righteousness will be revealed, His people must keep justice and do righteousness? (Isa. 5:7; 1:27; 9:6–7; Rom. 3:21–24; Eph. 4:1; 1 John 5:3–5) Why does God say that a person’s blessed assurance is based on faithfully keeping the Sabbath, enabling them to avoid other evils? (Exod. 31:12–14; Isa. 1:11–12; John 4:23) Why, when God says His house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, does He specifically mention eunuchs who keep His covenant and foreigners who come before Him? (Deut. 23:1; Acts 8:26–28; Isa. 54:1; 11:10; John 10:16) 2. Who are the beasts of the field and forest referring to? Why does God allow them to devour the flock? (Jer. 12:7–9; Ezek. 34:8–10) What does it mean that the shepherds—who should guard the flock—are described as blind watchmen and mute dogs that cannot bark, loving sleep? (Ps. 127:1–2; Ezek. 3:16–17; Jer. 6:16–17; Eph. 6:18–20) ⸻ Thursday (March 26) – Isaiah 57:1–21 1. Why does the prophet compare the different conditions of the righteous in this life and in eternity? (Rom. 8:22–23; 2 Cor. 4:11, 16) In verses 3–10, how does the prophet expose Israel’s sin of idolatry and spiritual adultery? What do phrases like “green trees,” “rocky clefts,” “your portion,” “high mountains,” and “bringing oil to the king” refer to? (Deut. 12:2–3; Ezek. 6:13; Isa. 2:19; Deut. 9:26; Ps. 16:5; Ezek. 16:23–25) What is the result of their sin? (Ps. 1:4–5) 2. How should we understand God’s call to build up the road and remove obstacles? (Isa. 40:3; 45:22–23; 49:1) Why is it said that although God dwells on high, He lives with the contrite and humble in spirit? (Ps. 34:17–18; 51:17; 1 Pet. 5:6) How can we connect God’s acts of healing, comfort, and granting peace with the “fruit of lips” He creates? (Luke 17:15–19; Ps. 146:1–2; Rev. 7:9–10) ⸻ Friday (March 27) – Isaiah 58:1–14 1. Why does God call Isaiah to cry out like a trumpet to expose the people’s sins? Is this prophetic role still needed in today’s church? (Exod. 19:18–20; Hos. 8:1; 2 Tim. 4:1–2) Why does God rebuke people who fast and “seek Him daily”? How does the passage expose their hypocrisy? (Lev. 23:26–27; 1 Sam. 7:5–6; Esth. 4:15–16; Isa. 1:15–17; Matt. 23:23–24) What lessons does this teach us? (Mic. 6:7–8; Matt. 6:1–2, 5, 16–18) 2. In verses 8–12, how does God bless those who sincerely repent and seek Him through a series of “your…” promises? (John 1:6–9; 14:21; Exod. 13:21–22; 14:19–20; Ps. 139:11–12) The Bible says fear makes bones tremble and sin dries up bones—so how is God strengthening our bones here a blessing? (Ps. 6:2–3; 32:3; 38:3; Isa. 66:14; Prov. 15:30; Isa. 56:1–2; Exod. 31:16–17)