Isaiah’s Message of Judgment:

• Look over Isaiah 13–23, and read Isaiah 24:1–3. What is the overall message of these verses? Summarize what they are saying.
• How does Isaiah 24:4–6 explain the reason for God’s actions in these passages?

Sin and Its Consequences:

• How do you normally think about sin?
• According to Isaiah 24:4–6, how does sin affect our relationship with God and the state of the world?
• How does Isaiah 24:4–6 describe humanity’s sin against God and its connection to the brokenness of creation?

The Everlasting Covenant and Our Hope

Understanding the Everlasting Covenant:

• Read Genesis 8:20–9:17. This passage is the "Everlasting covenant" that is being referred to in Isaiah 24:5. What promises does God make to humanity in this covenant?
• What responsibilities or commitments are humanity called to uphold in this covenant?

Breaking the Covenant:

• How does Isaiah 24:4–6 demonstrate that humanity has broken the everlasting covenant?
• Despite this, how does referencing the everlasting covenant offer hope for restoration?

Judgment, Love, and Restoration

Judgment as an Act of Love:

• How is God’s judgment connected to his love for creation?
• Why is judgment an essential part of God’s commitment to restoring the world?

The Results of Restoration:

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• Read Isaiah 35:1–7. What will the world look like after God’s judgment and the return of Jesus?
• Read Isaiah 35:8–10. Who will be part of this restored world?
• How does this vision of restoration connect to the message of Christmas and Jesus’ first coming?