Daily. Bible. Reading.

We take a large section of Isaiah’s historical narrative, which is mostly about Assyria’s invasion.

Monday – Isaiah 36:1-22

Your study Bible likely informs you that this material, like several sections of Isaiah, are also found elsewhere, like 2 Kings and 2 Chronicles. The Rabshakeh, an official of the Assyrian military and court, is seeking to get the Judahites to surrender. In what ways does he taunt the Jerusalemites? In what ways does he make a religious argument? What do you make of his boasting?

There is a struggle you are in, and there are voices telling you to surrender – talk to God about the strength you need to not listen to those voices. 

Tuesday – Isaiah 37:1-20

What does Hezekiah do? What is Isaiah’s instruction to Hezekiah? What do you make of Hezekiah’s prayer to the Lord for help?

Using Hezekiah’s excellent prayer as a guide, pray to the Lord our God about the mocking words of our culture, the greedy ideologies that have laid waste to families, and the perverse behavior which pollutes the heart; ask him for help.

Wednesday – Isaiah 37:21-38

We have three parts here. The first part is the promised punishment coming to Sennacherib for his violence and exploitation. The second part is divine intervention. How many Assyrian soldiers died at the hands of one angel? The third part is the promised end of Sennacherib. How exactly, according to scripture, did he die?

As the focus of this chapter is on the enemies of faith, pray for those who have aligned themselves against the Christian message – but pray for them to be convicted, redeemed, and transformed rather than punished and destroyed. 

Thursday – Isaiah 38:1-22

There is far more to this part of the story than can be uncovered here, but in short, what was Hezekiah’s problem? What did God do? What was the sign of Hezekiah’s recovery? What physical comfort did Isaiah give after Hezekiah’s beautiful prayer?

Pray to the Lord about your afflictions (v. 16) and then pray for other people you know who are sick. 

Friday – Isaiah 39:1-8

What was Hezekiah’s mistake? What sinful attitude can be connected to his mistake? Have you ever made a mistake akin to this – welcoming someone into your home/work/life who eventually uses your trust against you?

Talk to the Lord about the issues of pride in your life, then pray the church prayer list from this week’s email.