Context

  • What will happen to those that trust in the Lord in the time of judgement? [ Isaiah 40:30-31 ]
  • Who does the LORD’s focus switch to at the beginning of Isaiah 41 ? [ Isaiah 41:1-2 ]

Characters

  • Why did the king from the East/North attack? [ Isaiah 41:2, 25 ]
  • Why did the king from the East win many battles? [ Isaiah 41:2-3 ]
  • What is the reaction of the coastland nations to the LORD’s judgement and power? [ Isaiah 41:5-7 ]
    • What is the right reaction to the LORD’s coming judgement?
  • Why should the faithful sons and daughters of Abraham not be afraid? [ Isaiah 41:8-13 ]
  • What does the LORD promise to do to the enemies of his people? [ Isaiah 41:14-16 ]
  • How will the LORD answer the poor and the needy? [ Isaiah 41:17-20 ]
  • What will happen to those that trust in the works of their hands? [ Isaiah 41:29 ]

Application

  • How is the LORD described in this passage?
    • How might this help us when we feel threatened or struggle in this world?
    • Why is trusting in anything else except the LORD foolish?
  • In this passage, are God’s people safe?
    • Who are they safe from?
    • What will happen to their enemies?