Read more about the article Isaiah 53: The Exaltation of God’s Suffering Servant
Jesus carrying the cross, Ilya Ovcharenko, c. 2000
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Isaiah 53: The Exaltation of God’s Suffering Servant

Isaiah chapter 53 is perhaps the most poignant passage the prophet from 8th century BC ever penned.  It is also the most familiar among Christians for it portrays the coming Messiah as one who, although "he had done no violence, nor was there any deceit in his mouth,"[1] would suffer greatly for the sins of man.  The beloved passage, which begins in the preceding chapter, is the fourth of Isaiah's Servant Songs.[2]  In this post, we will examine who the prophet says the Messiah is…

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September 23, 2021
Read more about the article Messiah, the Disciple of God: The Servant Song of Isaiah 50
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Messiah, the Disciple of God: The Servant Song of Isaiah 50

Isaiah is quoted in the New Testament more than any other major prophet and more than all of the minor prophets combined.  He is further distinguished as being the prophet who foretold more about the coming Messiah than any other Biblical author.  Who then did this trusted prophet understand the Messiah to be?  This question can be answered by examining Isaiah's four prophetic messages known as the Servant Songs,  in which the coming Messiah is referred to as the Servant of God (Yahweh).[1]  In this…

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August 1, 2021
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The Servant Song of Isaiah 49

There are four passages in Isaiah that are referred to as the Servant Songs because, in them, the Messiah is referred to as God's servant.[1]  The most familiar one is found in Isaiah 53, where the prophet writes of the future Messiah's persecution and suffering, tragic end, and ultimate triumph.  But few are familiar with the Servant Song of Isaiah 49, which details the Messiah's commission from God.  While an examination of both chapters reveals a decidedly human messiah, chapter 49 demonstrates how the coming…

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June 29, 2021
Read more about the article Behold My Servant: The Christ of Isaiah 42
Prophet Isaiah by Bartolomeo Gennari, 17th century
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Behold My Servant: The Christ of Isaiah 42

Isaiah has been called the most significant prophet of the Old Testament.  His writings are ”quoted more than twice as much as any other major prophet and more than all of the minor prophets combined."[1]  His extensive work is referenced directly or indirectly in 235 out of the 260 chapters in the New Testament.[2]  More specifically, this "evangelical prophet," as he is sometimes called, foretold more about the coming Messiah than any other Old Testament writer.   It is vital, therefore, that we ask who did…

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May 24, 2021
Read more about the article Immanuel, God With Us: An Examination of Isaiah 7:14
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Immanuel, God With Us: An Examination of Isaiah 7:14

One of the most famous prophecies concerning the Messiah is found in the book of Isaiah: Isaiah 7:14 (NASB) "Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel. Immanuel in Hebrew means "God with us."  Many Christians rightly understand that Isaiah's prophecy found its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus. However, many have been taught that the name Immanuel (also spelled Emanuel or Emmanuel)  is proof that Jesus was…

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June 15, 2019
Read more about the article His Name Shall be Called, Mighty God, Eternal Father: Isaiah 9:6
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His Name Shall be Called, Mighty God, Eternal Father: Isaiah 9:6

In another post, we reviewed Isaiah's prophecy regarding Immanuel, God with us.  In this post we'll examine another beloved prophecy from Isaiah regarding the coming Messiah: Isaiah 9:6-7 (NASB) For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; and the government will rest on His shoulders; and His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace. 7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace, on the throne…

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June 15, 2019