The Suffering Servant Of Isaiah 52 And 53

Introduction: We see a book that was often quoted by Jesus and the apostles. A book that was written nearly 700 years before Christ was born. In the Six Chapter of the book of Isaiah, Isaiah gives us a record of his sacred call to the office of Prophet. His calling comes in a time of crisis in the nation. He begins by telling us that it was the year when King Uzziah had died. A king that had reign for over 50 years. Is in that time when God appear to Isaiah, he says (Verse 1) He has a vision. I saw (didn’t hear or read) The Lord sitting upon a throne high and lifted up and His robe filled the temple. The image and the symbolic significance of what Isaiah sees upon here, is the outfit of The King like no other (status symbols).

Isaiah came during a pivotal time in history. The world was changing rapidly and life was on the edge of prosperity and ruin, as it is today. In this uncertain time Isaiah was called by God to deliver a message of warning, comfort, and deliverance. Christians view the prophecies of Isaiah as a projection of the coming of Jesus Christ. Isaiah spoke of divine judgment and the promises of God through the Prince of Peace. Isaiah’s message of the future King was very meticulous. He describes how Christ will come, Christ’s character and Christ’s purpose. In this paper I will dissect Isaiah’s prophecies in the Old Testament and reference them to the events of Christ in the New Testament.

Introduction: In this essay we shall undertake the above assignment title in the following way. Firstly; we shall look briefly at some exegetical issues, which may affect, the actual translation of the text. Secondly we shall endeavour to examine the differing opinions of interpretation concerning the passage and the identity of the servant in particular, interacting and engaging with both the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the prospective views. Thirdly; a brief conclusion will be given.

Some of the negative factors that existed in Isaiah's life, first and foremost was the fact that Khalia was addicted to crack. Because of her addiction, she would do anything to get high. Being addicted impaired her judgment immensely and prioritized getting high over protecting her son. She put him in a cardboard box in an alley, not fearing something could happen to him, telling him she would 'be right back'. This was only to talk down her fears and to convince herself that there was nothing wrong with putting your kid in the trash for a minute, only for him to actually be left there overnight, discovered by garbage men. Another negative factor was also that his mother was on his own, so he had no one to fight for him other than Khalia, who was not even capable of taking care of herself. Khaila being homeless doesn’t have the financial ability to look after her son, which results in prostitution. Also, due to prenatal exposure to crack, Isaiah is a hyperactive child who cannot help his outbursts and behavior. Although he was returned to Khalia, he does not have a father figure, for she does not know who his father is.

From a historical and geographical perspective, the book of Isaiah is an accurate representation. A lot of what has been found through archeology supports the events in the book. The book of Isaiah focuses on the south kingdom of Judah. During the book, the North Kingdom is in the process of its down fall. The book of Isaiah gives us insight into the minds of the southern kings at the time. Thus, we are able to see the historical context of how the south eventually fell.

Jesus is, as the Messianic Servant, shown to be the fulfilment of further Isaianic prophecy, that of the suffering Servant. Throughout Matthew’s gospel there are six direct allusions to Isaiah 53 indicating a definite link and identification by Matthew with this Israelite and Messianic hope. Further, Farmer suggests that direct allusions notwithstanding in 20:20-28 and especially 26:26-30 Isaiah 53's redemptive hope is supposed to be fulfilled through Jesus’ description of the outcome of his crucifixion.

Servant Song 53 The book of Isaiah, chapter 53, is one of the four “Servant Songs” which defines the pinnacle period of history where the Messiah arrives. Also it shows how the Jewish people will assume the roles of specific spiritual leaders. Isaiah 53 foretells how the world will respond when they witness the salvation of Israel in the Messianic Era. The verses present the perspective from leaders who compare their previous attitudes toward the Jews.

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This week’s Bible Passage Isaiah 53, 1-12, is about a prophecy that was written approximately 700 to 800 years before Jesus even came to this earth. The scripture speaks of God’s servant, which is Jesus who would be just a plain and ordinary servant with no dignity or beauty to make us desire him or draw us to him. He was despised, rejected and he faced much pain and suffering. No one would even look at Jesus in the face; he was ignored and was treated like he was nothing. He was a man of great sorrows.

Consequently, the Assyria and Babylonian empires, both powerful nations, oppressed the people greatly. As a result, Isaiah message to the kings was that no human power could stand in the way of Assyria. Therefore, Judah should not rely on alliances with Egypt or any other nation. Instead, their only hope was faith in God’s power to protect Zion, the chosen city. Isaiah further conveys to the people that God will do something unheard of through the mighty Persian King Cyrus.

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