Isaiah part 4 Flashcards
Isaiah addresses some of Judah’s?
problems
What were Judah’s problems?
Pride, drunkenness, vain
Who in Judah was guilty of being prideful, drunk and vain?
The people and the priests and prophets
What had the Table of Sacrifice turned into?
A table of vomit
Who can dwell in the everlasting fire?
The saved
What does the everlasting fire represent?
Judgment
What condemnation did Isaiah announce?
The Lord is angry with the Nations
What blessing did Isaiah announce?
The Lord will bless His people
What song did Isaiah write for the people of Judah?
The Song of the Rejoicing Desert
Why did Isaiah write the Song of the Rejoicing Desert?
So that the people could sing praises to God
Who threatens Judah?
Sennacherib
Who is Sennacherib?
The King of Assyria
What does Sennacherib do?
He captures the cities of Jerusalem and tries to capture Judah.
How does Sennacherib act out his plan?
He sends Rabshakeh to Jerusalem to speak to Hezekiah to barter a surrender.
What does Rabshakeh ask Hezekiah?
Why he won’t surrender.
How is Rabshakeh speaking?
In the Hebrew tongue loudly
What does Rabshakeh offer Hezekiah?
2,000 horses
What does Hezekiah find out?
That Egypt was helping Assyria
How many Assyrian soldiers were surrounding the city?
185,000
Who does Hezekiah consult with?
Isaiah
What does Isaiah tell Hezekiah?
Not to be afraid of Sennacherib because he will go home and die quickly.
What does Isaiah promise Hezekiah will happen?
There will be no battle and no bloodshed on the Israeli side.
What happens to the Assyrians?
All 185,000 are found dead.
What does Sennacherib do after his men are killed?
He flees to Nineveh
How is Sennacherib killed?
By his sons.
What happens to Hezekiah?
He becomes deathly ill but recovers.
What does Isaiah tell Hezekiah when he is ill?
To prepare to die.
What does Hezekiah do when he finds out he is going to die?
He prays to God and asks him for more time.
What does God do in response to Hezekiah’s prayer?
He gives him 15 more years to live.
What happens to the sun?
God sets it back 10 degrees as a sign that Hezekiah will not die.
What does Isaiah place on Hezekiah?
Figs over the boils and heals them.
What mistake does Hezekiah make?
He shows the Babylonian messengers his entire kingdom.
What happens when Isaiah finds out about Hezekiah’s mistake?
He confronts him and tells him that since you showed the messengers everything you will lose everything.
What does Isaiah tell Hezekiah the punishment will be?
That Babylonia will capture his kingdom and make his sons Eunichs.
What is Hezekiah’s reaction to the punishment?
Good is the Word of the Lord.
