Isaiah 28 · Grade 4

Precept on Precept

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Isaiah 28 begins with a warning to Ephraim, the northern kingdom, whose proud leaders were like "the fading flower." But God promised, "In that day, Yahweh of Armies will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the residue of his people."

The leaders of Jerusalem mocked Isaiah's simple messages: "precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little." They thought they were too smart to need God's teaching. They trusted lies to keep them safe.

God answered with a promise: "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily." In the New Testament, Peter applies this to Jesus (1 Peter 2:6). Isaiah told of a farmer. God teaches him to plow and thresh well. God "is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom."

Show What You Know

What were Ephraim's proud leaders like?
How did the leaders mock Isaiah's messages?
What does God lay in Zion?
Why does the farmer work wisely?

Think About It

The leaders mocked simple teaching from God. Why is it important to keep learning God's Word little by little?
In the New Testament, Jesus is the sure foundation (1 Peter 2:6). What does it mean to build your life on Him?

Memory Verse

Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.

Isaiah 28:16 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being my firm foundation. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

The leaders made a deal and thought they were safe from trouble. How can you include God in your plans?
Why can pride make you think you do not need God's simple truths?