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Like Jeremiah, Isaiah looked forward to a day when a righteous branch would spring from David’s line. (Jesse was David’s father—see 1 Samuel 16, 17.) Isaiah uses startling, vivid images to show us the serene nature of this Davidic ruler’s kingdom. Think of lions lying down with lambs, or children playing near cobras!
- What parts of verses 2-5 came true during Jesus’ earthly ministry? Are there parts of the promise that are true of his eternal reign but that were not clear when he was on earth? In what ways does the multi-layered nature of these prophecies make them harder to trust? In what ways does it strengthen your faith in their divine origin?
- Isaiah says that God’s “branch from David’s line” will “give decisions for the poor of the earth” with justice. What obstacles (attitudes, resources, or other) make it hard for the poor to get justice in today’s world? In what ways can you help to make the world we live in look more like the Kingdom of God?
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