FOR MY OWN SAKE

DATE:
Saturday, April 7, 2018.

DISCUSSION TOPIC:
For My Own Sake

BIBLE READING:
Isaiah 48: 1-11

Qs. 4,7. See Questions HERE.

DISCUSSION:

Before returning to their homeland, the people of Israel are reminded of their sins that led them to their captivity. They must not repeat former errors. What in vs. 3-5 shows that Israel's religion was only lip-service? Knowing their inclination to idolatry, God gave His people advance revelations of His will, to prevent them from turning again to idols for guidance. What sin are you as a Christian prone to commit?

Although God could not completely trust Israel, He still revealed His plans to lead them out of captivity back to their homeland. How do you assess your own situation now? Can God trust you to do better tomorrow? God was very patient in His dealings with stubborn Israel. For example, He afflicted them for a period but did not destroy them. Why (v. 11)? He continues to deal patiently with us who come to Him in Christ. However, unlike Israel of old, let us respond promptly to His corrective measures.

What next:

Do you turn promptly to God whenever you recognize your sinful actions?

Prayer:

Thank you, Father, for patiently dealing with me as Your child so that I may be refined as gold.