31. North Korea – Isaiah 40:1-20
A.S.K. - 31
Read Isaiah 40:1-20 and pages 131-134 of A.S.K.
Questions from the Bible reading
1. What has happened to Jerusalem that she needs comfort? (v1-2)
2. Who, in the New Testament, is seen as fulfilling Isaiah’s prophecy and how? (v3-5; Matthew 3:1-6)
3. In what way are men like grass and flowers? (v6-8)
4. Why don’t the Israelites need to be afraid? (v9-11)
5. In what ways does the prophet show the supreme greatness of the Lord? (v12-14)
6. What is meant by describing the nations as a drop of water or dust in a bucket? (v15-17)
7. Why is it wrong to make an image of God? (v18)
8. Draw a picture, or write a description, of someone making an idol. (v19-20)
Questions from the book
1. Why is it unwise to speculate about the question “what would Jesus do”?
2. What does Paul say, in 1 Timothy, Christians should do for political leaders?
3. What hopes should Christians have for wicked leaders and lands, and what can they do about those hopes?
4. What must Christians remember about the Lord when the world seems a frightening place?
5. Give examples of evil governments that have suddenly collapsed.
6. Write a prayer in which someone looks forward to the return of Jesus as the time when evil will be overthrown and God’s justice applied to all nations.
Questions to do at home
1. Ask a Christian you know to explain how they handle fear about the current state of the world.
2. Think about your reply to a friend who says to you, “I don’t think Jesus would want us going to war with other countries”
3. How should a Christian decide if they ought to be a missionary to a dangerous part of the world?