Isaiah 57:9-59:21
•	Read through the various criticisms of Israel in this whole section.  What strikes you as particularly relevant today?  What is irrelevant?
•	Describe the lifestyle expected of leaders and people.  What does that mean for us?
•	Isaiah’s conclusion in 59:1-15 is very dark.  Compare this with Romans 3:9-20 and explain why this is fair, and why it is important for Christians.  What objections might non-Christians have to this and how would you answer them?
•	God’s solution is set out in Isaiah 57:14-21 and 59:16-21.  What is it?
•	What aspects of this solution particularly strike you?  Which elements in particular do you think are especially relevant to you?
•	How does this passage affect:
o	Your attitude to God?
o	Your attitude to non-Christians?
o	Your understanding of yourself?
•	What practical difference will this passage make in your life?

Isaiah 57:9-59:21
•	Read through the various criticisms of Israel in this whole section.  What strikes you as particularly relevant today?  What is irrelevant?
•	Describe the lifestyle expected of leaders and people.  What does that mean for us?
•	Isaiah’s conclusion in 59:1-15 is very dark.  Compare this with Romans 3:9-20 and explain why this is fair, and why it is important for Christians.  What objections might non-Christians have to this and how would you answer them?
•	God’s solution is set out in Isaiah 57:14-21 and 59:16-21.  What is it?
•	What aspects of this solution particularly strike you?  Which elements in particular do you think are especially relevant to you?
•	How does this passage affect:
o	Your attitude to God?
o	Your attitude to non-Christians?
o	Your understanding of yourself?
•	What practical difference will this passage make in your life?

Isaiah 57:9-59:21
•	Read through the various criticisms of Israel in this whole section.  What strikes you as particularly relevant today?  What is irrelevant?
•	Describe the lifestyle expected of leaders and people.  What does that mean for us?
•	Isaiah’s conclusion in 59:1-15 is very dark.  Compare this with Romans 3:9-20 and explain why this is fair, and why it is important for Christians.  What objections might non-Christians have to this and how would you answer them?
•	God’s solution is set out in Isaiah 57:14-21 and 59:16-21.  What is it?
•	What aspects of this solution particularly strike you?  Which elements in particular do you think are especially relevant to you?
•	How does this passage affect:
o	Your attitude to God?
o	Your attitude to non-Christians?
o	Your understanding of yourself?
•	What practical difference will this passage make in your life?