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Feb 15, 2022 · Answer. There are four “Servant Songs” of Isaiah that describe the service, suffering, and exaltation of the Servant of the Lord, the Messiah. All four songs show the Messiah to be God’s meek and gentle Servant. He is a royal figure, representing Israel in its ideal form; He is the high priest, atoning for the sins of the world.
Dec 14, 2020 · Isaiah predicts that this Servant of the Lord would deliver the world from the prison of sin. In the royal terminology of the ancient Near East, a servant was a “trusted envoy,” a “confidential representative,” or “one who is chosen.”. The Servant Songs are found in Isaiah 42:1–9; Isaiah 49:1–13; Isaiah 50:4–11; and Isaiah 52: ...
- I. The Servant’S Identity
- II. The Servant’S Qualities
- D. He Is Persevering
- III. The Servant’S Mission
A. He is the Messiah
Behold my servant – This entire section is about the Lord’s chosen servant. But who is the servant? Isaiah 41 shows us that Israel as a nation was called to be the servant of God. God chose this nation among all the nations of the earth to be His people. He was not just choosing them to be recipients of His blessings. He chose them to be His servant. He had a task for them. The Jewish nation as a whole was supposed to be a light to the world, teaching others about God. However, as a nation, t...
B. Jesus is the ultimate servant
• Jesus came to do His Father’s will. • He did not come to be served but to serve • Teaching • Healing • Busy to the point of not eating. His family thought he was crazy because he was ministering instead of eating. • Lowering himself. Washing the disciples’ feet. • He did all these things with a good attitude and without complaining. • He served by giving His life. Jesus is the Creator. Before coming to earth, He was in heaven on the throne with thousands of angels at His service. He deserve...
C. He is chosen
My chosen, in whom my soul delights. A servant subjects himself to someone else. The Messiah did not take this role onto Himself. He was appointed. He was chosen for this task. He willingly accepted it. This statement was a divine allusion to Isaiah 42:1, where God says that He is delighted in the servant. God is telling people, “Look at Isaiah 42! This is the one I delight in.” The Father chose His Son for this role and Jesus submitted to it. That is what a servant does. Application– He choo...
A. He is meek
This does not mean that the Messiah would never raise His voice. Rather, it refers to His calm countenance and demeanor. He would not seek to gain fame or following through bluster or brashness. Jesus was not out to generate soundbites. His attitude is in stark contrast to many politicians and media personalities today. Many seek to generate attention, clicks, likes, and popularity through clickbait titles and phrases. My boys and I watched a political debate a couple of years ago. The partic...
C. He is just
God’s servant, the Messiah, brings justice to the world in two ways. The cross God’s character does not allow Him to just “let sin go.” According to His righteous character, sin has to be punished. On the cross, Jesus took the sins of the world onto His own shoulders. He satisfied the demands of justice and love. The Millennial reign This passage is a reference to the righteous reign of Christ during the millennium when He will bring justice to the ends of the earth. For its entire history, t...
The Lord’s servant would not give up on His mission. He will accomplish everything He sets out to do. No enemies can thwart Him. Many would try. Jesus’ earthly ministry was the focal point for Satanic opposition. The opposition watched Him like a hawk. They sought to discredit, embarrass, intimidate, and silence Him at every opportunity. One after ...
A. He is the new covenant
Covenant– A covenant is a promise, a contract. There are a number of covenants in the Bible. The Noahic covenant is God’s promise to Noah never to destroy the world by water again. The Mosaic covenant came in the form of the law. If God’s people would obey the law, they would be blessed. The Davidic covenant was a promise that David’s descendants would sit on the throne and reign over Israel. The Abrahamic covenant includes God’s promises to Abraham to increase his descendants and give him la...
B. He is an emancipator
Of all nations He did not come just for the Jews but for everyone. He sets us free from spiritual captivity Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12) The world is filled with blind guides. People claim to know the answers. Walk into a large bookstore, and you can find hundreds of self-help books on almost any topic, including marriage, parenting, and relieving stress. However, these “answer” books often...
Conclusion
Today we learned about the Lord’s chosen servant. I. Servant’s Identity II. Servant’s Qualities III. Servant’s Mission Application #1 Come to Him– Are you bruised and hurting? Come to Jesus. He welcomes you. He will nurture you. He is tender. He is the one who can truly heal you from the inside out. Look at Jesus’ invitation. Application #2 Be a Servant– We are called to love and serve the weak and outcasts as Jesus did. I remember watching a few clips of an old TV series called America’s Fun...
Apr 18, 2022 · Rabbi Tovia Singer did include a citation from the second Servant Song: And He said to me, “You are My servant, Israel in whom I glory.” (Isaiah 49:3, Jewish Publication Society (JPS) 1985)
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May 5, 2023 · Isaiah 50:4-11 contains the third Servant Song. It is Jesus’ narrative about the Father perfecting Him through obedience. Isaiah divides the song into four sections—verses 4, 5-6, 7, 9—all beginning with the words, “The LORD GOD.”. It opens in verse 4 (section one) with Jesus acknowledging His exceptional power to encourage others.
1 Listen to Me, O islands, and pay attention, you peoples from afar. The Lord called Me from the womb; from the body of My mother He named Me. The Servant will have a world-wide influence. He speaks to the “islands” and “peoples from afar.”. The Servant is the only person who ever speaks for God in a direct sense.
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Apr 28, 2023 · The book of Isaiah contains a staggering number of prophecies about the first coming of the Messiah Jesus—His birth, baptism, ministry, triumphal entry, arrest and trial, death, resurrection, and more. It also contains four “Servant Songs.”. Each song focuses on elements of His faithful nature, immense suffering on our behalf, and ...
