Study
40 From the Book of Isaiah is: Isaiah 63:7
– 64:12
1.
63:7-14. How does the suppliant begin his prayer? What has Israel learnt of God’s mercy and
love in her past? What lesson is there here for us when in our need we pray to
God? Cf. Eph. 1:16; Phil. 1:3; 4:6; Col. 1:3.
2.
What five pleas are found in 63: 15-19? In 64:4, 5, the suppliant begins to advance
another plea. What is it, and why is he
unable to continue it (verses 6, 7)? Do you know how to plead with God? What
pleas may we rightly make?
Notes
1.
63:10, 11, 14. The
references to the Holy Spirit in this prayer are strikingly clear and full.
2.
63:17a. The prolonging of the suffering was tending to increase
the ungodliness
