About Isaiah
Who is Isaiah?
Isaiah was a prophet of God in Judah who spoke God’s messages of judgment and salvation.
Isaiah 1:1
“All nations before Him are as _______; and they are counted to Him less than _______ and _______.”
Nothing; nothing; vanity
Isaiah 40:17
According to Isaiah 40:12, who measured the waters in the hollow of His hand?
God alone has the power to measure all the waters in His hand.
Who can direct or teach God His own wisdom?
No one; God’s wisdom is perfect and complete.
Isaiah 40:13
According to Isaiah 40:16, can Lebanon be enough for a burnt offering to God?
No, Lebanon is not sufficient to burn
What does the name “Isaiah” mean?
Isaiah’s name means “The LORD is salvation.”
What does Isaiah 40:17 say the nations are compared to before God?
They are “as nothing” and “less than nothing, and vanity.”
Who can measure the heavens with a span? (A span is the measurement from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger.)
God, who requires no tools to measure His creation.
Isaiah 40:12
According to Isaiah 40:15, how does God see the nations compared to Himself?
As a drop of a bucket or the small dust of the balance.
According to Isaiah 40:16, are the animals of Lebanon enough for a sacrifice to God?
No, even all the animals together are not enough.
Where is the Book of Isaiah found in the Bible?
Isaiah is found in the Old Testament between the Song of Solomon and Jeremiah. Isaiah is among the Major Prophets.
What does this verse teach us about God’s greatness compared to human power?
It teaches that God’s greatness far surpasses every earthly nation or power; nothing on earth compares to Him.
Who comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure?
God, whose knowledge of creation is exact.
Isaiah 40:12
According to Isaiah 40:15, how significant are the isles before God? "Isles" are lands that are surrounded by water, like Jamaica.
They are considered as a very little thing, nothing compared to Him.
Isaiah 40:15
According to Isaiah 40:16, what does the fact that forests and animals are not enough for a sacrifice teach us about God?
It shows that God’s greatness and worth are far beyond anything in creation.
What message did Isaiah often give to the people?
Isaiah told the people to turn back to God, trust in Him, and not rely on human strength.
Isaiah 30:15; Isaiah 55:6–7
How can remembering Isaiah 40:17 help us when the world’s problems feel overwhelming?
It reminds us that God is greater than all rulers and nations, so we can trust Him rather than fear earthly powers.
Who weighed the mountains in scales?
God, who balances creation with perfect precision.
Isaiah 40:12
According to 40:17, how does God regard all nations before Him?
They are counted as nothing and less than nothing.
According to Isaiah 40:17, how do all nations compare to God?
They are counted as nothing and vanity before Him.
Isaiah reminded the people of God’s unmatched power in creation (Isaiah 40:12–17). How does Isaiah’s message help us trust God when we face things that feel too big or overwhelming?
Isaiah’s message shows that the God who measures oceans, weighs mountains, and counts nations as nothing is more than able to carry us through anything we face. Remembering God’s greatness strengthens our trust in Him during overwhelming moments.
Reference: Isaiah 40:12–17
If all nations are “as nothing” before God, what should that remind us to do when we feel worried about what’s happening in the world?
It reminds us to trust God because He is greater than anything happening around us.
Isaiah 40:17 (KJV)
If God can weigh the mountains and hills in a balance, what does this reveal about His power over all creation, including the things that seem immovable in our lives?
It shows that God’s power is absolute; nothing is too heavy, too large, or too overwhelming for Him.
Isaiah 40:12
If God’s wisdom cannot be taught and all nations are like nothing before Him, why should we trust Him above everything else in our lives?
Because God’s wisdom and power are far beyond anything we can control or understand, we can fully rely on Him rather than on people, plans, or nations.
Isaiah 40:13–17
If even all creation and all nations cannot match God’s greatness, what should we remember about Him?
We should remember that God is greater than everything and trust, honor, and rely on Him above all else.
Isaiah 40:16–17