Isaiah 3:13-15 NIV
The LORD takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people. The LORD enters into Judgement against the elders and leaders of his people: “It is you who have ruined my vineyard; the plunder from the poor is in your houses. What do you mean by crushing my people and grinding the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord, the LORD Almighty.
Look in Strong’s Concordance the following words: Note the context in which the words are used.
- Crushing
- Grinding
Who is the LORD in judgement against and why?
What is the vineyard described this passage?
Who tends the vineyard?
Now read in the John 15:1-17 NIV
Write out a summary for this passage and describe how it can relate to Isaiah 3:13-15 and back it up with other scripture references:
In what ways is the LORD pronouncing judgement against the leaders of HIS people of today both the Christ follower and Israel?
In what ways has he had compassion and mercy upon them?
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