Lesson 122: Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah 6:8
The Blueprint — The Verse
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"
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The Context — The History
Isaiah prophesied in Judah during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah—turbulent decades of Assyrian threat. Temple vision confirmed prophetic calling when kings often failed to lead faithfully.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Isaiah saw the LORD enthroned, seraphim crying holy, and his lips cleansed with a coal. God's question about a messenger met Isaiah's willing response before hard messages to a stubborn people.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Isaiah 6:7
7With it he touched my mouth and said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.”
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Isaiah 6:7) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Isaiah 6:9
9He said, “Go and tell this people:“ ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding;be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Isaiah 6:9) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does 'Here am I' cost when the mission is difficult?
- How does worship prepare us for sending?
- Where might God be asking you to go or speak?