DAY 1, SESSION 6

READ 30

Write out this week’s Scripture Memory Verse: Isaiah 30:26

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Q1: LOOK DOWN

Read Isaiah 30:1-2. How are the children of God described in v1? What do they do? (For further study: How do you see the revelation of the Trinity in these two verses?)

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Q2: LOOK OUT

Read Isaiah 30:1 from the ESV. What is the very first word? “Ah” God sighs! How do we “convince” a lost and hurting world that God is “sighing” at the choices He sees them make, that He is that personal and approachable? Where do we fall short? (For further study read :1; 29:1, 15; 30:1; 31:1; 33:1; Luke 13:34. Who does God sigh for? What does this tell us about Him?)

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Q3: LOOK IN

Where in your own life have you made plans and moved on them without first speaking to God? What happened as a result? (For further study read :1-3)

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DAY 2, SESSION 6

READ ISAIAH 30

Write out this week’s Scripture Memory Verse: Isaiah 30:26

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Q1: LOOK DOWN

Read Isaiah 30:8-9. What does God say to write/inscribe? Why does God want this written?

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Q2: LOOK OUT

Read Isaiah 30:10-11. What ‘smooth things’ (i.e. pleasant truths from Scripture) are always popular, and what are some of the ‘rougher things’ that, while unpopular, need to be heard by the church today?

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Q3: LOOK IN

Isaiah 30:10-11 has God’s word being written on tablets. How does this shape your approach to writing out God’s Word daily? Has daily writing of His Word impacted you? Share with your group.

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DAY 3, SESSION 6

READ ISAIAH 30

Write out this week’s Scripture Memory Verse: Isaiah 30:26

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Q1: LOOK DOWN

Read Isaiah 30:1-17. What words or phrases are used to describe ’s stubbornness / rebelliousness? Underline them. In v17, what comes as a result of this?

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Q2: LOOK OUT

Read Isaiah 30:15. Our world is in turmoil; God offers His peace and yet people seem unwilling to accept it. What is our responsibility as Christians in engaging a world in turmoil that needs Jesus?

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Q3: LOOK IN

Can you identify areas and/or times of stubbornness in your own life? Has stubbornness ever got you into trouble? Share with your group.

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DAY 4, SESSION 4

READ ISAIAH 30

Write out this week’s Scripture Memory Verse: Isaiah 30:26

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Q1: LOOK DOWN

Read Isaiah 30:18-28. Compare and Contrast. Using the chart below, list what God would do for the people on the left and what God would do to the nations on the right including the verse reference.

God’s People The Nations

Q2: LOOK OUT

Read Psalm 121; Isaiah 30:18-26. How can these passages help to foster a stronger faith in believers?

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Q3: LOOK IN

In reviewing this week’s passage, how do you react to God’s anger?

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DAY 5, SESSION 6

READ ISAIAH 30

Write out this week’s Scripture Memory Verse: Isaiah 30:26

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Q1: LOOK DOWN

Read Isaiah 30:19-26. List the ways in which God’s grace transforms the world. What do we learn about God’s character? About His love for His children? (For further study read Romans 5:8; 2 Peter 3:9)

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Q2: LOOK OUT

When we sin, how does it show a lack of trust in God? How is ‘repentance and rest’ and ‘quietness and trust’ the opposite of this? How can the church be tempted to sin this way, turning to worldly plans and methods for success, advice and direction instead of God? What are the consequences of this, and what is the remedy?

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Q3: LOOK IN

In what or in whom do you put your trust? As you examine this, think about a time you put your trust in God vs. a time you put your trust in something or someone else. What was the difference?

Trust in God Trust in someone/something else

TYING IT ALL TOGETHER

What impacted you the most within this week’s passage of Isaiah? What one thing will you do this week to apply a lesson learned from the ? Who will keep you accountable?

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PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK

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WEEK # GROUP DISCUSSION

MAIN IDEA:

LEAN IN

As a Christian, is it wrong to speak to/consult others on the plans we are making? Explain.

LOOK DOWN, LOOK OUT, LOOK IN

1. Look Down (question 1, day 4): Read Isaiah 30:18-28. Compare and Contrast. Using the chart from your homework, discuss what God would do for the people on the left and what God would do to the nations on the right including the verse reference.

2. Look Out (question 2, day 5): When we sin, how does it show a lack of trust in God? How is ‘repentance and rest’ and ‘quietness and trust’ the opposite of this? How can the church be tempted to sin this way, turning to worldly plans and methods for success, advice and direction instead of God? What are the consequences of this, and what is the remedy?

3. Look In (question 3, day 2): Isaiah 30:10-11 has God’s word being written on tablets. How does this shape your approach to writing out God’s Word daily? Has daily writing of His Word impacted you? Share with your group.

4. In Your Own Words: Have 1 person share their summary of Isaiah 30 and its key message. Have a different person share how this relates to our key theme. What impact does this have for you personally?

LOOK UP

Pray that…

• God would reveal those areas of your life where you have put your trust in others instead of Him.

• He would give you His heart and His eyes ,that you would hear His sighs for His people and obediently engage where He is asking you to.

• Meditate and reflect on Psalm 121 as you pray its truths over your life. Replace your with my, me as appropriate.

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