Isaiah Background
Which kingdom is Isaiah from?
Name the northern Kingdom, and its capital
Israel, Samaria
Define remnant
small group of people remaining faithful
Which chapters of Isaiah did Isaiah write?
1-39
Tell the story of the Suffering Servant
Take closest answer
Why is it important to know that Isaiah is a nobleman
Could read and write, wrote the first part of the Book of Isaiah
Name the southern kingdom, and its capital
Judah, Jerusalem
Define paying tribute
one country forcing another to pay them protection money
What section of Isaiah was written during the Babylonian exile?
Second Isaiah, 40-55
Who did the people of Israel hope for as a Savior?
King, mighty warrior who could free them from the Assyrians
Name two kings that Isaiah advised.
Ahaz, and Hezekiah
Name two prophets who are from Judah
Amos, and Isaiah
Define Prophet
Messenger of God, called to repent
Which section of Isaiah was written after the Babylonian exile?
Third Isaiah, 56-66
Which new Testament character does the Suffering Servant foreshadow?
Jesus
How did Isaiah warn king Ahaz, when Ahaz wanted to be allies with the Assyrians?
No! Don't do it. Just wait and trust the Lord. The Assyrians will backstab.
What country makes Judah pay tribute?
Assyria
Define holiness
acting like God, in a God-like way
Which section of Isaiah contains the story of the Suffering Servant? Why is it important to know the historical context during this time?
Second Isaiah - Babylonian exile, need a savior
Suffering for us, and dying on the cross
How many years was Isaiah active?
50 years
What two countries threatened to invade Judah before Assyria?
Isarael and Syria
Define exile
Exile: forcibly sent away from their homeland
What major New Testament character is written about in a prophecy in the Book of Isaiah?
Jesus
Slavery in Babylon parallels what thing that Jesus saves us from?
The slavery of sin