God's Holiness--Isaiah 6:1-8
What 3 phrases does Isaiah use to describe his vision of the Lord (verse 1)?
When heavenly beings praise God, what attribute do they focus on (verse 3,
Revelation 4:8-11)? From the following verses, how is holy defined?
Exodus 20:8~ Leviticus 11:44-45~ Isaiah 57:15~ What effects did the vision of the Lord have on Isaiah & the temple (verses 4-5)?
How is Isaiah's response to God's holiness an appropriate example to follow?
When you contrast your sinfulness with God's holiness, what kinds of thoughts
come to mind? What comfort is found in verses 6-7 for the person who trembles before God's
holiness? Why does God, while hating sin, willingly redeem repentant sinners?
When Jesus taught the disciples to pray, what focus did He put upon God's
holiness (Matthew 6:9)? What practical results should an awareness of God's holiness have in your life
according to 1 Peter 1:15-16? What specific steps can you take for this tohappen? Why is it important for Christians to live a holy life?
What do the following verses teach about God's holiness & our holiness?
Exodus 3:5~ Exodus 15:11~ Leviticus 19:2~ Leviticus 20:26~ Leviticus 21:8~ Joshua 5:15~ Joshua 24:19~ 1 Samuel 2:2~ 1 Samuel 6:20~ 1 Chronicles 16:10~ Psalm 22:3~ Psalm 30:4~ Psalm 89:35~ Proverbs 9:10~ Isaiah 5:16~ Isaiah 29:19~ Isaiah 47:4~ There will be several consequences for those who come to the knowledge of the Holy. One is, they will learn to hate sin. We generally love sin & are loath to part with it. But we must learn to hate sin, or else we will learn to hate God who requires a holy life from those who are Christ's followers.
~James Montgomery Boice~
