Alex Kremer 05-24-20 // The Exalted Servant; The Gospel According to Isaiah; Isaiah 52:13-15

Next to the Psalms, the book of Isaiah is the most referenced Old Testament book in the Old Testament.  Many of Isaiah's prophecies find their fulfillment in the person and work of Jesus Christ.

As Isaiah 52 closes, we are met with a call to, "behold my servant." A direct reference to Messiah, the Lord says of His servant that He, "will prosper, He will be high and lifted up and greatly exalted."  But what is shocking is the means through which Messiah will be exalted.  For we will learn that He will be marred beyond recognition such that many will be shocked and repulsed by his appearance.

But how can the servant both suffer such anguish and yet be considered exalted and lifted up?  In today's lesson we are reminded again of the things that had to be according to God's plan of redemption for His creation.

May you be blesses as you listen to today's teaching.