August 10, 2025 | Josh Desch
Passage: Isaiah 11:1-5
- A Disappointing Situation
- What does the image of a stump suggest about Judah’s situation at the time?
- How do you typically respond to seasons that feel like spiritual or personal “stumps”?
- What current disappointments (personal, societal, or spiritual) make you feel like things are hopeless or beyond repair?
- A Surprising Solution
- What is surprising about the image Isaiah uses to describe the coming Messiah?
- What stands out to you about the description of this shoot in verses 2–5?
- How does the character of the Messiah (wisdom, justice, righteousness) contrast with worldly leaders and expectations?
- Applying God’s Solution to Our Disappointments
- How can this passage reshape your perspective on disappointments in your life?
- In what ways have you seen God bring surprising good out of painful or disappointing situations?
- What is one area of disappointment in your life that you can commit to God in prayer?
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