Isaiah 52:13-53:12, known as the “Suffering Servant Poem,” confirms Isaiah’s reputation as “the gospel prophet.” In harmony with the excellence of the gospel, the poem towers above other literature. Though breathtakingly short, every phrase is packed with profound meaning that reveals the core of God’s unthinkable quest to save a race steeped and lost in … Continue reading –>
Isaiah 50:4-10 If Isaiah intended to convey only information, he would lay out all the details regarding the Messiah at once. But in order to teach, persuade, and give his audience an encounter with the Servant of the Lord, he develops a rich fabric of recurring themes in symphonic fashion. He unfolds God’s message in … Continue reading –>
Sabbath Afternoon Read for This Week’s Study: Isa: 50:4-10, Isa: 52:13-53:12, Isa: 53:3-9, Isa: 53:10-12. Memory Text: “But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed” (Isaiah 53:5). Lough Fook, a Chinese Christian, was moved with compassion for those of his compatriots … Continue reading –>
