Isaiah 47 · Grade 4
The Queen Without a Throne
Read and Think
Isaiah 47 is a taunt song against Babylon, pictured as a proud queen. God says, "Come down and sit in the dust, virgin daughter of Babylon. Sit on the ground without a throne." Babylon would no longer be called "the mistress of kingdoms." In the middle, Israel praises: "Our Redeemer, Yahweh of Armies is his name, is the Holy One of Israel."
God had let Babylon conquer his people because they sinned. But Babylon went too far: "You showed them no mercy. You laid a very heavy yoke on the aged." Babylon thought she would rule forever. She said in her heart, "I am, and there is no one else besides me." Only God can truly say that.
Babylon trusted sorcery and stars. God says, "let the astrologers, the stargazers, and the monthly prognosticators stand up and save you." But "they are like stubble. The fire will burn them." The chapter ends, "There will be no one to save you."
Show What You Know
What is Babylon pictured as?
How did Babylon go too far?
What proud claim did Babylon make?
What happens to the astrologers?
Think About It
Babylon said, there is no one else besides me. How can pride make people act as if they are God?
Babylon trusted stars and sorcery. What do people trust today instead of God?
Memory Verse
“Our Redeemer, Yahweh of Armies is his name, is the Holy One of Israel.”
Isaiah 47:4 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for humbling the proud. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- What is a taunt song?
- Babylon felt safe in her wickedness and said no one sees her. How does knowing God sees everything shape your choices?
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