Isaiah 63: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Isaiah 63 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

A warrior comes from Edom, with garments stained red from Bozrah. He declares himself as ‘mighty to save’ and explains his red clothing by saying, ‘I have trodden the wine press alone’ (vv. 1-3).

Key verse

“Who is this who comes from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? Who this who is glorious in his clothing, marching in the greatness of his strength? “It is I who speak in righteousness, mighty to save.”
Isaiah 63:1 (WEB)

Outline

Isaiah 63:1–2 The Warrior from Edom
Isaiah 63:3–6 God's Judgment on Nations
Isaiah 63:7–9 Remembrance of God's Kindness
Isaiah 63:10–14 Rebellion and Grief
Isaiah 63:15–19 A Plea for Restoration

Discussion questions

In v1, who is described as 'glorious in his clothing' and 'mighty to save'?
What does the image of 'dyed garments' in v1 suggest about the coming figure?
In v10, why does it say that God's people 'grieved his holy Spirit'? What does this imply about their relationship with Him?
In vv. 17-18, why does the speaker question God about wandering from His ways and the adversaries' actions?
When has your relationship with God felt distant, as expressed in v19, 'like those over whom you never ruled'?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Isaiah 63: Revelation 19, Acts 7, 2 Chronicles 7.

Before next time: read Isaiah 64.