Did you know that the prophet Isaiah preached the gospel? The central message of Isaiah is a simple message—God saves sinners. Through a study of Isaiah, Jonathan Gibson guides participants in savoring the basics of the gospel that we need to remember daily: we need saving. We need God every day. Isaiah reminds us again and again that our hope is not in ourselves—it's in turning from our own way and turning to God in faith.
Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering will challenge you to reorient your life to truly love what is good and just and merciful, experiencing an inward change of purpose, turning away from sin and toward godliness and dependency on Christ.
This small group guide with leader's notes includes ten in-depth lessons that include discussion questions, a short article to read, and a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings.
Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series published in partnership with Serge. Each book in the series examines how the gospel story is revealed throughout both the Old and New Testaments.
"Few experiences are more enjoyable for a Christian than listening to a skilled biblical scholar who is full of faith in Jesus Christ and love for his people expound passages from the Old Testament and help us grasp the big picture of what God was both doing and saying. But then imagine being further helped to discuss the themes of those passages with friends in a way that equipped you to apply everything you were learning to daily life. That would be something worth having! Thanks to Jonathan Gibson, that is exactly what Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering provides."
Sinclair B. Ferguson, Visiting Professor of Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary
"This is definitely the best study guide on Isaiah for home groups that I have seen. It is written in a very accessible style and from a pastor's heart. Jonathan Gibson includes just enough detail to make clear Isaiah's message to the people of his own day, its fulfilment in Jesus, and excellent suggestions for group discussion that bring its relevance right home to our everyday lives as Jesus's followers today. I'm sure you will be blessed by using this book."
Barry Webb, Senior Research Fellow Emeritus in Old Testament, Moore Theological College, Sydney
"The sheer size and scale of a book like Isaiah can make even a seasoned pastor or small group leader hesitate before tackling its lofty heights. Written by a scholar with a pastor's heart, this book provides a clear guide to the terrain, meaning we never lose sight of the big picture, nor fail to be refreshed by the grace on offer at the various resting places along the way. Good news indeed for the wayward and wandering."
Jonty Rhodes, Minister of Christ Church Central, Leeds, UK
"There's no doubt that Isaiah is an intimidating book, but to overlook or skip by it is to miss out on so much beauty and so much encouragement. Jonny Gibson's guide will lead you through its most wonderful highlights and equip you to better understand and apply it to your life."
Tim Challies, Author of Seasons of Sorrow
"When you turn to God's Word, you'll find that Isaiah is a theological masterpiece. Jonathan Gibson is reliable and trustworthy guide up this mountain. His book Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering combines rich biblical insights and thoughtful practical application. I walked away strengthened in my faith."
Deepak Reju, Pastor of Biblical Counseling and Family Ministry, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; author of The Pastor and Counseling, Rescue Plan, On Guard, She's Got the Wrong Guy, and co-author of Build on Jesus
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This book was a gift from a Serge missionary. I com[leted it on my own and was so blessed by Jonathan Gibson's insights and especially the "exercises," that I suggested it as a study for my Bible Study group. Now I'm facilitating our study and multiplying its impact. Highlly recommend. (I've also read the one on the Psalms and felt similarly blessed.)
My Thoughts: Isaiah is one of my favorite OT books to read. I have read it multiple times this year in different translations. It was in 2010/2011, that through BSF, I did the Isaiah study. Isaiah was one of their studies, but I believe this study has been discontinued because of the two new studies they now offer. These new studies are People of the Promised Land and People of the Promise: A Kingdom Divided. In the second one I mentioned, Isaiah is included in that study as well as other OT Bible books, but it is not a standalone study anymore. BSF is currently working through the People of the Promise: A Kingdom Divided. What I love about Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering. Clear and concise study. The small introduction on the Northern Kingdom and the Southern Kingdom. A time length for each study is given. In other words, how long it will take to complete. I love the breakdown or outline of how the study is arranged. Not all of Isaiah is studied, but Gibson encourages reading the parts of Isaiah that are not studied. I love Lesson 2 because it shares how Jesus is better. I love Lesson 7 because it shares how God comforts me. Further Thoughts: The emphasis of the study is on the lesson exercises. So, if you do not complete the questions in the lessons, then you will not benefit as well from the book as a whole. The study is more for group use. A favorite quote from Lesson 4: “There’s something about going through a great trial in life. Like a furnace, it burns away the fluff and makes us long for the Lord.” Format: E-book. Source: I received a complimentary e-book copy from New Growth Press and Audra Jennings. I am not required to write a positive review. Audience: Those with an interest in a Bible study on the Old Testament book of Isaiah. Rating: Very good.
Another study from the Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible Series is our focus today. Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering is perfect for small groups. The topic for this particular study is our need for God. There are ten in-depth lessons that explore the primary theme of the book – God saves sinners. These easy to follow guides require no homework for the participants and are packed with solid Bible teaching. While this complimentary book was provided for review by New Growth Press, no other compensation was given. All remarks are my personal and honest opinion.
Since reviewing books for New Growth Press, I had heard of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible study series, but had not read any of the series yet. When I heard that The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible study series was about to release a study based on Isaiah I knew I had to read it. Jonathan Gibson wrote Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering for The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible study series. Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering is a overview type of Bible Study of the Book of Isaiah from the Bible, meaning it doesn’t study every chapter in Isaiah. Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering contains 10 chapters and each chapter is split into 3 sections-Lesson, Article, and Exercise. Each chapter focuses on a certain chapter in Isaiah (Lesson). The Article portion of the chapter serves as a sort of a life application to the chapter in Isaiah being discussed. The Exercise portion of the chapter includes reflection questions. There is also a Leader’s Guide to help lead the Bible Study. I have been wanting to do a study on the Book of Isaiah for awhile now and when I heard about Jonathan Gibson’s Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering I believed it would be a good fit for me and it was! (Full Disclosure: While this book is set-up to do a group Bible Study, I did the the study independently as part of my Devotion Time.) I loved how Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering was set up and that it did not cover every single chapter. I felt that because it was set up that way, that it was a good introduction to study Isaiah. In my opinion, Mr. Gibson writes the Isaiah study in a way that it satisfies the reader’s desire to learn about the Book of Isaiah, but also gives you a desire to learn all you can about Isaiah. I appreciated how Mr. Gibson explains how serious Sin is and how it separates us from God, but that God had the plan of our Rescuer, Jesus. I love how it brought out that even though Isaiah is in the Old Testament, some of what it says mirrors what is to come and what Jesus is to do in the New Testament. Isaiah is a book of the Bible that can be daunting sometimes to read, but it also gives us Hope. Mr. Gibson does a fantastic job at being truthful about Sin and also telling us about the Hope we have in Jesus. I really enjoyed reading Isaiah: Good News for the Wayward and Wandering and highly recommend it, especially if you are wanting to study Isaiah!
