January 19, 2025
The Story | What Do I Do With Sin In My Life? | Chapter 16
The Unraveling: The Kings Drop The Ball
Most of Isaiah’s writings don’t have a timestamp on them, but one event does. The day that he had his most profound encounter with God was shortly after King Uzziah died. King Uzziah would have been on the throne long before Isaiah was born and would have been the only king that Isaiah knew. That’s a big loss. Sometimes, God is able to meet us best when we’re tender from loss or grief.
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Chapter 16: Isaiah 6:1-10
- Would you say that you have ever encountered God in your life? Even if it felt like only a small thing, tell the story.
- Isaiah’s encounter had him covering his mouth. Do you have a story of repentance in your life? It may be too personal, but if you’re able, share that story.
- What do you make of the ‘burning coal’ solution for sin? What might that teach you about the seriousness of sin and the cure for it?
- Immediately after searing his lips, God called Isaiah into leadership. If every Christian has a calling or vocation, what’s yours?
- God told Isaiah that the response to his leadership wouldn’t be very good, in fact, it would be downright dismal. What is God’s point in calling us to assignments that won’t be an immediate success?
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