Isaiah 26:1-6

Home Group questions:1. Isaiah’s psalm begins with definitive words: “this song will be sung” and “we have a strong city.” Why do you think Isaiah has such confidence? (Isaiah 6:1 & 7:3a) Why do we sometimes (or often) lack the same confident assurance? How do verses 1–4 help us to remember where our confidence should come from? (Philippians 1:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 5:1, Colossian 3:1-4, John 10:28-29) What do these same verses tell us about our responsibility as those who have been made righteous by God? (Hebrews 10:23, 1 Corinthians 16:13, Philippians 2:12–13, Colossians 2:6-7) 2. How would you describe the relationship between experiencing God’s peace, peace, having a mind stayed on God, and trusting in the Lord? (Proverbs 3:3-8, Philippians 4:6-9, John 14:27) Discuss how we could practically have our mind stayed on God and what it would look like in your everyday life? (i.e. home, work, study, leisure) 3. How does the assurance that God is just and will judge the world according to His righteousness give us confidence while we wait for the completion of our salvation? (Romans 3:20-26) How can a knowledge of God’s coming justice and our final destination help us to love our enemies? (Romans 12:19-21) How should an understanding that God will humble the lofty and exalt the humble shape the way we relate to others? (Philippians 2:3)