Family Devotional Lesson: The Holiness of God

Family Devotional Lesson: The Holiness of God

Scripture Passage: Isaiah 6:1-8

Opening Prayer: "Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you with thankful hearts, eager to learn from your Word. Open our eyes to see your holiness and our need for your grace. Help us to understand your Word and apply it in our lives. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful vision that the prophet Isaiah had of God’s holiness. This passage will help us understand who God is and how we should respond to His presence.

Reading the Scripture: Read Isaiah 6:1-8 aloud. Encourage family members to take turns reading the verses.

Context and Explanation:

• Setting: Isaiah's vision occurs in the year that King Uzziah died, a time of national uncertainty.

• Main Characters: God, Isaiah, and the seraphim (angels).

• The Vision: Isaiah sees the Lord seated on a throne, high and lifted up, with the train of His robe filling the temple.

• The Seraphim: The angels proclaim God’s holiness, saying, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!"

• Isaiah's Reaction: Isaiah recognizes his sinfulness and the sinfulness of his people.

• God’s Response: A seraphim touches Isaiah's lips with a burning coal, purging his sin.

• Isaiah’s Call: God asks, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Isaiah responds, "Here am I! Send me."

Discussion Points:

1. God’s Holiness:

   • God is described as “holy, holy, holy,” emphasizing His absolute purity and separation from sin.

   • Discuss: What does it mean that God is holy? How does recognizing God’s holiness affect how we see Him and ourselves?

2. Isaiah’s Response:

   • Isaiah is overwhelmed by his sinfulness when he sees God’s holiness.

   • Discuss: Why did Isaiah feel “undone” in God’s presence? How should we respond when we realize our sinfulness before a holy God?

3. Cleansing and Forgiveness:

   • The seraphim cleanses Isaiah’s lips with a coal from the altar, symbolizing purification.

   • Discuss: How does this act of cleansing relate to what Jesus has done for us on the cross? What does it mean to be forgiven by God?

4. God’s Call and Isaiah’s Willingness:

   • God asks who will go for Him, and Isaiah willingly volunteers.

   • Discuss: How can we respond to God’s call in our own lives? Are there ways we can serve God and others in our community?

Activity: Living Out Holiness

• Supplies Needed: Paper, pens, and markers.

• Instructions: Each family member writes or draws one way they can reflect God’s holiness in their daily life (e.g., showing kindness, being honest, praying for others). Share these ideas with each other and discuss practical ways to implement them.

Closing Prayer: "Lord, we thank you for revealing your holiness to us through your Word. Help us to live in a way that honors you, reflecting your holiness in our thoughts, words, and actions. Give us the courage to say, 'Here am I, send me,' when you call us to serve. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Conclusion: This lesson on the holiness of God helps us understand His nature and our need for His cleansing. It encourages us to live lives that reflect His holiness and to be willing to serve Him wherever He calls us.