A Fast with a Purpose
Isaiah 58 teaches that this religious practice should include helping others and drawing closer to God.
What is fasting?
Isaiah 58:13 teaches us to call this holy day a delight.
What is the Sabbath?
He is the Savior whose mission is described in Isaiah 61:1–3.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Complete Isaiah 60:1: “Arise, _____; for thy light is come.”
What is shine?
Isaiah’s promises of the Savior’s future reign help us prepare for this event.
What is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?
Isaiah 58:7 says we should share our bread with these people.
Who are the hungry?
In Isaiah 58:14, the Lord promises that honoring the Sabbath can help us find delight in Him. He is the focus of our worship.
Who is the Lord?
Isaiah 61:1 says the Messiah will bind up people whose hearts are described this way.
Who are the brokenhearted?
Isaiah 64:8 compares us to clay and the Lord to this skilled maker.
What is a potter?
Isaiah 65:17 promises new heavens and a new one of these—the place where we live.
What is the earth?
According to Isaiah 58:4, the people’s fasting included strife and debate—another way of describing this behavior.
What is arguing or quarreling?
Isaiah 58:7 names food, shelter, and this basic necessity we can provide for someone who is naked.
What is clothing?
Complete the promise in Isaiah 61:3: “Beauty for _____.”
What are ashes?
In Isaiah 60:19–20, the Lord becomes this everlasting source of illumination for His people.
What is light?
According to Isaiah 65:25, this animal will feed together with the lamb.
What is the wolf?
Isaiah 58:6 says the Lord’s chosen fast includes letting these people go free.
Who are the oppressed?
Isaiah 58:9 asks us to put away “the putting forth of the finger”—an image we can apply to this unkind habit of accusing others.
What is pointing fingers or blaming others?
Isaiah 59:1 says the Lord’s hand is not shortened, meaning He still has the power to do this.
What is save or redeem us?
Isaiah 61:3 offers “the garment of praise” in place of “the spirit of” this emotional weight.
What is heaviness?
Isaiah 65:24 promises that before His people call, the Lord will do this.
What is answer?
Isaiah 58:11 compares a person guided by the Lord to this well-watered place where plants grow.
What is a watered garden?
Isaiah 58:12 calls those who help restore what is broken “the repairer of” this—a gap or break in a wall.
What is the breach?
In Luke 4:16–21, Jesus reads Isaiah’s prophecy in a synagogue and announces that it has been fulfilled. His declaration identifies Him as this promised, anointed deliverer.
Who is the Messiah?
Isaiah 62:3 compares Zion to a crown of glory held in this place, showing how precious she is to the Lord.
What is the Lord’s hand?
Isaiah 66:2 says the Lord looks upon those who have this kind of spirit—humble, repentant, and willing to receive His word.
What is a contrite spirit?