Isaiah 44

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Isaiah 44 In today’s Bible story, Isaiah was a prophet who lived long ago. God chose Isaiah to tell His people a very important message. Isaiah said, “Listen, Israel. This is what the LORD, the King of Israel, says: ‘I am the one true God.’ “ Isaiah said that only God can say what will happen in the future. No one else knows! God said, “Do not be surprised or afraid. I told you this long ago: There is no God but me.” God said, “Everyone who makes idols thinks their idols will help them, but they don’t. Idols have no power. “One worker uses iron, shaping it over coals with a hammer. The worker gets hungry, thirsty, and tired. Another worker uses wood, measuring it and shaping it with a chisel. He makes an idol in a shape he thinks up on his own. People look to their idols to save them, but iron and wood cannot save.” This is God’s message to the people of Israel: “Remember these words. I will never forget about you. Do not worship created things. I am your Creator, and I have taken away your sins. Turn back to me. Sing and shout, for through you, the LORD—the one true God—is shown to be worthy of worship.”
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God wants people to love Him most of all. God wants people to worship Him with all of their hearts, souls, and strength. Only God can say what will happen in the future. God is our Creator, and he has taken away your sins.
Why does God want people to worship only Him?
God does not want people to worship created things. The LORD—the one true God—is shown to be worthy of worship.
What is idolatry? Idolatry is loving something else more than God.

Elementary Discussion Questions

Why are idols worthless?
Remind kids that idols are things that hold no real power. They are things that could never compare to the one true God. Idols cannot hear us. Idols will never make our hearts fully happy. Idols cannot save us. Lead kids to understand that only God can be everything we need. God hears us, makes us truly happy, and saves us.
How does the meaning of Isaiah’s name match his message to the people?
Recall that Isaiah means “the Lord saves.” Encourage kids to think about how Isaiah told the people how they could be saved. He reminded them that idols cannot save them but only the Lord can. Challenge kids to remember how only the Lord saves when they might be tempted to love something else more than God.
How does God’s message through Isaiah give us peace and hope?
Prompt kids to think about how Isaiah told the people God had not forgotten them. God was there for Israel, even when they practiced idolatry. He will always be here for us as well. Lead kids to think about God’s love for us by providing a way for us to be saved through Jesus. Discuss how we can have hope and peace because of what Jesus has done for us through His death and resurrection.