Fasting & Service
According to Isaiah 58, what are two things the lord wants us to do when we fast?
Help the hungry, care for the poor, relieve burdens and free people from oppression
(Isaiah 58: 6 & 7)
According to Isaiah 58 13 what day does the Lord call his holy day?
The Sabbath day
In Isaiah 61 1 who did Isaiah prophesy who heal the broken hearted and proclaim liberty to captives?
The Messiah
in Isaiah 58:7 name one group of people the lord asks us to help
the hungry/ poor/ those without adequate clothing
Isaiah 58 13 says we should call the sabbath what?
A delight
In which new testament town did Jesus read Isaiah 61 to the synagogue?
Nazareth (Luke 4:16-21)
According to Isaiah 58:8, what is one blessing that is compared to the morning light that comes from righteous fasting and service?
our light will break forth like the morning and healing will come
What is one way you can make the Sabbath more spiritual?
Worship.. Service.. Study .. Meaningful interactions .. Limit worldy distractions
Complete the phrase from Isaiah 61:3
To give unto them beauty from _____
Ashes
Isaiah 58: 10 teaches that if we help the hungry and afflicted what can happen to our own darkness?
our light will rise in obscurity, and our darkness will become like noon day
In Isaiah 58 14, who are we invited to delight?
The Lord
According to Isaiah 61:1, name one thing the anointed one would do for people in need
Preach good tidings, bind up the brokenhearted, proclaim liberty to captives, or release those who are bound
Isaiah 58 6 what does it mean to break every yoke in your personal life?
Examples of helping others
what is the difference between keeping the sabbath because we have to, or because we love the lord?
includes what is in their heart, true conversion
Isaiah 59:16 describes the lord seeing there was no intercessor. What does an intercessor do and how does Jesus Christ fill this role?
Stand between or pleads on behalf of another. Jesus Christ mediates for us and makes redemption and reconciliation possible through the atonement
Isaiah prophesied the Savior would heal the broken hearted comfort those who mourn and give beauty to ashes. How can you experience these blessings?
Jesus can bring forgiveness, peace and comfort through the atonement.
He gives us meaning and hope even in hardship