July 9
Lesson 6 (KJV)
Isaiah
Devotional Reading: Isaiah 66:18–23
Background Scripture: Isaiah 6
Isaiah 6:1–8
1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.
2 Above it stood the Seraphim's: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.
4 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.
5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts.
6 Then flew one of the Seraphim's unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:
7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.
8 Also, I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
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Key Verse
I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.
—Isaiah 6:8
God’s Urgent Call
Unit 2: Calling of Prophets
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. List the circumstances of Isaiah’s call.
2. Explain Isaiah’s initial reaction to what he saw and heard at his call.
3. Write a letter of appreciation and encouragement to a missionary for answering the Lord’s call as he or she has.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. Wash Up!
B. Lesson Background
I. So High (Isaiah 6:1–3)
A. Exalted Lord (v. 1)
B. Heralds of the Holy (vv. 2, 3)
II. So Unworthy (Isaiah 6:4, 5)
A. Overwhelming Scene (v. 4)
B. Overcome with Guilt (v. 5)
III. So Fitting (Isaiah 6:6–8)
A. Action and Result (vv. 6, 7)
Destroyed? Tested? Purified?
B. Challenge and Acceptance (v. 8)
Discerning God’s Call
Conclusion
A. Surprised by Holiness
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
Ahaz
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Ay-haz.
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Assyrians
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Uh-sear-e-unz.
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Azariah
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Az-uh-rye-uh.
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Babel
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Bay-bul.
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cherubim
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chair-uh-bim.
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Elijah
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Ee-lye-juh.
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Ezekiel
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Ee-zeek-ee-ul or Ee-zeek-yul.
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Hezekiah
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Hez-ih-kye-uh.
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hypocrisy
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hih-pah-kruh-see
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Isaiah
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Eye-zay-uh.
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Jeremiah
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Jair-uh-my-uh.
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Judah
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Joo-duh.
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leprosy
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leh-pruh-see.
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Manasseh
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Muh-nass-uh.
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Seraphims
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sair-uh-fims.
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Sinai
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Sigh-nye or Sigh-nay-eye.
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Uzziah
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Uh-zye-uh.
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What Do You Think?
How should Christians react to transitions in political leadership, if at all? Why?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In the form and content of prayers
■ In discussions with fellow believers
■ In discussions with unbelievers
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What Do You Think?
What are some ways to manifest personal holiness as befitting our holy God?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ As the holy temple of the church at worship
■ As the holy temple of the church meets needs
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
In what ways can and should we acknowledge our own accountability for having and being among “unclean lips”?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ Regarding sins of commission
■ Regarding sins of omission
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What Do You Think?
What are some ways our church can audibly and visually stress the reality of sin taken away by Christ?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ During baptisms
■ In observances of the Lord’s Supper
■ Other
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What Do You Think?
What should others see in Christians who claim to be answering God’s call?
Talking Points for Your Discussion
■ In use of our time
■ In use of money
■ In relationships
■ Other
Visual for Lesson 6. Point to this visual as you ask, “Who in your personal experience has responded to God’s call with Isaiah’s willingness?”
Redford, Douglas et al. “Isaiah.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2016–2017. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson, Jim Eichenberger, and Margaret K. Williams. Vol. 64. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2017. 391. Print.
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