Isaiah 26: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Isaiah 26 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

A song of salvation is sung in Judah, proclaiming a strong city where God appoints salvation as protection (vv. 1-2). Those whose minds are steadfast will find perfect peace through trust in Yahweh, the everlasting Rock (vv.

Key verse

“You will keep whoever’s mind is steadfast in perfect peace, because he trusts in you.”
Isaiah 26:3 (WEB)

Outline

Isaiah 26:1–2 A Song of Salvation
Isaiah 26:3–4 Perfect Peace Through Trust
Isaiah 26:5–6 God's Judgment on the Proud
Isaiah 26:7–9 Righteousness and Waiting on God
Isaiah 26:10–11 The Futility of Wickedness
Isaiah 26:12–15 Divine Peace and Increase
Isaiah 26:16–21 Hope Amidst Distress

Discussion questions

In v1, what song is sung in the land of Judah?
What does Yahweh promise to those with a steadfast mind in v3?
In vv. 14-15, what tension exists between God’s judgment and the increase of the nation?
In v19, what does the phrase 'your dead shall live' suggest about resurrection?
When have you felt like you were in 'pain' but saw no 'deliverance' (v18)?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Isaiah 26: Philippians 4, Proverbs 3, John 14.

Before next time: read Isaiah 27.