Isaiah 4:2-6

Isaiah 4:2-6When the prophets say “in that day”, there is rarely any specific timeframe given. Why do you think God makes the timing of these future prophecies ambiguous? (Consider Joel 2:1–2, 12–13; Matthew 24:36–51.) How does the lack of specific details about future events help believers in every generation? (1 Corinthians 10:1–12.) How does the book of Revelation encourage Christians across all generations?In Isaiah 2:2–4:6, “in that day” refers both to times of judgement and dread, and also to times of blessing and peace. How do verses 3–4 show that to be the case? Isaiah 4:4 speaks of God washing away filth “by a spirit of judgement and by a spirit of burning.” How does this connect to what Jesus accomplished on the cross? Why does knowing that it is God who makes people holy and writes their names in the Book of Life give us assurance? (Consider Titus 3:3–7.)Isaiah 4:2–6 points to the coming church—a people made holy who worship the Messiah. What are the marks of a faithful church in our context today? What would it look like for our church to make Jesus our “pride and honour”? What does it mean to make Jesus our “pride and honour” as individuals?Verses 5–6 promise God's presence like a canopy, providing shade and shelter. When have you experienced God as your “refuge and shelter” during difficult times? How does knowing that God's presence is with us change the way we face trials?How can Isaiah 2:5–4:6 help us guard our hearts against bitterness or envy when it seems that unfaithful people prosper?