Isaiah, Prophet to Judah
Discussion questions:
What did Isaiah say when he saw the Lord?
(I am ruined, Isa. 6:5)How did God show He had forgiven Isaiah’s sin?
(One of the seraphim touched a hot coal to Isaiah’s lips, Isa. 6:6-8)The Suffering Servant would be punished for whose sin?
(everyone’s, “the iniquity of us all”; Isa. 53:6)How do we know that Isaiah was writing about Jesus?
Guide kids to see that Isaiah’s writings were prophecies—promises from God about the future. We can read the New Testament to see how Jesus died for our sin and understand that Isaiah’s prophecy had come true in Jesus.Why do you think Jesus was willing to suffer for us?
Guide kids to discuss the different parts of this answer. Jesus loves us, so He was willing to die for us. Jesus loves God the Father, so He wanted to obey God’s plan to die for us. Jesus hates sin and wanted to eliminate its power over people. God deserves all glory; and Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection perfectly glorified God.How can we show sacrificial love to others, like Jesus did?
Discuss different ways kids can sacrifice to help others, such as giving generously, loving those who are mean to us, telling others about Jesus even when it is difficult or scary, or being kind to everyone.
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